If we talk about ironing sheets, each grandmother has her own recipe and each one of us little by little is perfecting each advice and building yours so that your sets of sheets They are perfect after ironing. However, some key aspects at the time of how to iron the sheets, they are part of all methods so it's worth paying close attention, especially if it's about cotton sheets.
Let's see then what are those tips or keys that you can not ignore to iron your sheets and leave them as new.
Place the ironing board at the correct height
Few know it, but when it comes to ironing sheets (and ironing other clothes in general) have an ironing board or table whose height you can regulate, will make a big difference both at the level of your comfort and the final ironing, because you will be relaxed and you will enjoy the process if you get the correct height. Which is this? It is the one that allows you to rest your hand on it without having to bend your back or your elbows.
Check the temperature of the iron
What is the right temperature for ironing sheets? The answer depends on the material in which they are made.
As a rule, the maximum ironing temperature is 150º, but this temperature will be different depending on the composition and the fabric of the sheets to be ironed.
Cotton sheetsLinen sheets and other similar natural fabrics require a high temperature iron, if necessary do not hesitate to set it to the maximum. If this is the case, it is a good idea to steam iron. For ironing sheets containing silk fibers, a warm iron is simply required. The advice of the grandmothers is that you iron them inside out. Finally, for ironing sheets containing synthetic fabrics, you will only need low temperature and just fast passes. If you doubt, try first on one end of the sheet to avoid problems if you make a mistake.
The slightly damp sheets are better ironed
This is true and there are two ways to do this: either the plates a little before they are completely dry or you dampen them a little when ironing them. Now, when we talk about wetting before ironing sheets, it is precisely that: for example, using a vaporizer of those with which we aromatize the environment, or with which we water the most delicate plants. Moistening is that: moisten and in no way wet more than necessary. Finally and very obvious: if you have a steam iron ... you're partying!
The size of the sheets is not a problem
The trick is simple: before ironing sheets, simply fold them in two or four, that is to say: fold it in half and then in half again. Even in the case of cotton sheets, this trick will ensure the correct heat and in few passes on each side you will get a smooth and smooth surface. You are ironing from one side and another, you go bending until you reach the size you want to store and they will be perfect.
You already tell us if you have the sheets like new ironing them with our tips.
