“If you do not control the temperature or use the wrong method for ironing clothes, it will easily burn or burn the clothes. If the area of scalding on the clothes is not large, there are some corresponding remedies for different fabrics. But it is best to It is to iron clothes in the correct way according to the type of fabric. The following will introduce the remedies after the clothes are burnt and the temperature and steps of ironing the clothes correctly. What to do if the clothes are burnt Exposure to the sun Cover the unburned parts with paper or something, then spray the problem area with cool water and expose it to the sun. After the water dries, spray some water until the parts are similar in color. With vinegar: scalding clothes After that, you can drip edible vinegar on the raw edge paper, cover the folds, iron it with an electric iron, the marks will disappear, and the clothes will be flat. Sugar: first soak the clothes in water, dry them to half dry, Turn on the iron and place it upwards, then put a few grains of sugar on the bottom of the iron. After the sugar dissolves, the power will be turned off. Wipe the bottom of the iron lightly with a dry cloth, and iron the traces while it is still hot. Repeat several times to remove the iron. Iron marks. Onion: Wipe the burnt area with an onion cut into rings, then rinse with cold water to reduce burn marks. Alum: Dissolve a small piece of alum in a warm water In boiling water, brush the alum water on the scorched area of the clothes, and then put it in the sun to dry the scorch marks. Baking soda: After the silk fabric is ironed yellow, a small amount of baking soda can be mixed with water to make a thin paste , apply it on the scorch marks, and after the water evaporates, iron it with a damp cloth to remove the yellow marks. Fine sandpaper: If the thick coat is accidentally scorched, you can use a good fine sandpaper to rub the scorched area. Then use a brush to brush it lightly, and the scorch marks will disappear. Salt: After the cotton fabric is scalded, sprinkle some salt immediately, then gently rub it with your hands, and put it in the sun for a while, then use Rinse with clean water. This will reduce or disappear the scorch marks. Steam: After the wool is scalded, it can be brushed with a toothbrush, and then fumigated with boiling water to reduce the scorch marks. Wet towel: When the chemical fiber fabric is yellowed, immediately put a wet towel on it and iron it again. The lighter yellowing marks can be removed and the clothes can be restored to their original state. Needle picking: After brushing the burnt part of the woolen fabric, it will lose fluff and Expose the bottom yarn. When remediating, use a needle to gently rub the lint-free thread until new fluff is raised. Then put a damp cloth on it and iron it several times with an iron along the direction of the fluff of the original fabric.< /br> Common fabric ironing methods Cotton fabrics
Cotton fabrics need to be ironed frequently. Generally, iron can be directly ironed during ironing. At this time, ironing can make the surface smooth and have a certain brightness; Ironing with water can soften the luster of the garment; for cotton and other fiber blended materials, the ironing temperature should be lowered accordingly.
Hemp fabric
Hemp fabric can be ironed at high temperature, so you can turn on the steam to increase the amount of steam. Cotton and linen fabrics are generally ironed on the inside first, and the front should be ironed with a clean white cloth. Colored cotton and linen clothes should be ironed on the inside first, and the temperature should not be too high. Iron the front of white or light-colored clothes Ironing, the temperature should be slightly lower, and the folds should not be pressed heavily.
Silk fabrics should not be ironed on the front of the fabric, do not stay in the same place for too long, and iron with a pad. For low-temperature ironing, the ironing temperature is generally between 110°C and 120°C. If the temperature is too high, it is easy to cause the clothes to become discolored, shrink, soften, deform, and even damage the clothes in severe cases. Brightly colored, light-colored garments and silk-blends should be ironed at lower temperatures. Note that the tussah silk fabric cannot be wet ironed, otherwise water stains will appear. Wool fabric The wool fabric has a soft luster and scales on the surface of the fiber. It is not suitable to iron directly on the front of the fabric to avoid the “Aurora” phenomenon. Ironing with a damp cloth will soften the gloss of the garment. The ironing effect remains unchanged when the garment is dry, and once washed, it needs to be ironed again to make the garment flat. It is not advisable to press and iron heavily, just press lightly. Nylon fabric Nylon fabric can be flat after a little ironing, but it is not easy to maintain, and it is easier to wrinkle when taking it, and it is also difficult to form stiff seams and pleats. Nylon has poor heat resistance, so it should be ironed at low temperature, and it must be steamed, not dry. When ironing acrylic fabrics, it is necessary to iron with a damp cloth on the front of the clothes. The temperature should not be too high, and the time should not be too long to avoid shrinkage or aurora. Acrylic fabric is fluffy, and the pressure should be appropriately small. The ironing skills of clothes such as viscose fabrics require low temperature pad ironing, and use less push and pull when ironing, so that the clothes are naturally stretched and aligned. Tips: 1. Generally, polypropylene, polyvinyl and spandex fabrics do not need to be ironed. If ironing is required, the ironing temperature must be strictly controlled. 2. The ironing method of each blended fabric depends on the proportion of the blended fiber and the blended fabric. Generally, whoever has the larger proportion, the treatment standard is more important. Ironing temperature of each fabric
Wool fabric (thin wool): Ironing temperature is about 120℃;
Wool fabric (thick wool) : Ironing temperature is about 200℃;
Cotton fabric: Ironing temperature is 160-180℃;
Silk fabric : Ironing temperature is about 110-120℃;
Hemp fabric:Ironing temperature is 180-200℃;
Polyester fabric: Ironing temperature about 130℃;
Nylon fabric: Ironing temperature about 100℃;
Viscose Fabric: Ironing temperature about 120-160°C;
Acrylic fabric: Ironing temperature about 130-140°C;
Polyester-cotton or polyester-viscose blended fabrics: Ironing temperature is about 150℃
Ironing steps Ties are mostly made of silk, and the lining is usually muslin or fine Linen. Use low-to-medium temperature, iron quickly, and use a dry cloth when ironing. Do not let the steam get directly on the tie. Pleated skirts: iron the skirt first, fix all the creases in place, then iron the creases one by one. After ironing each crease straight, lift up the crease and iron the bottom to further secure the crease. Shirts: iron from top to bottom. Collar: iron from the outer ends of the sides to the middle; Sleeves: iron from the bottom of the sleeves to the shoulders; Body: iron the front first, then the back. Suit trousers Turn the trousers upside down and iron the inner pockets straight; put the trousers back on the front and iron from the inside to the outside of the leg surface, then iron the bottom of the leg. Not suitable for direct ironing, put a thin cloth on it before ironing. “
