Who likes ironing? Raise your hand! Few people enjoy ironing clothes, so the thought of
ironing underwear can become a nightmare. You may be one of those who carefully search for items that need ironing to avoid spending more time than necessary with that unbearable friend, the iron. What if we told you that a study has shown that
ironing can reduce stress ? Would you then dare to iron all your clothes, including your underwear?
Ironing underwear: yes or no?
Is it good to iron underwear? That is the question. You may know someone who does it, and you've been scratching your head. We understand, but we have good news:
you can't iron garments with a lot of elastic fibers , nor can you iron cotton garments because of the fine threads that make up the fabric.
The previous point teaches you something, poor quality underwear (which has a lot of elastic) will not last long, especially if you iron it.
And now for the other part: you're a passionate ironer. Does this mean you can't iron your underwear? Not necessarily. You just need to know some
practical tips to protect it and do so without damaging it.
5 tricks to iron your underwear without damaging it
If you can't manage to wear a T-shirt or underwear without ironing because it's beyond your strength, don't worry. If you follow these tips, ironing your underwear will be simple and effective. You'll do it without damaging it and with the utmost respect for the garment.
Here are the tips!
Use a cotton cloth between the garment and the iron
A cloth like the ones we use in the kitchen (as long as it's cotton) will act as a barrier against the heat and pressure exerted by the iron.
Simply place it over the garment and iron on top of it .
If you don't do this, your underwear can easily burn, become shiny, or even deform. Thanks to this trick,
your clothes will remain intact in their composition and shape, and they'll be ironed like new.
And although it's not underwear per se, we want to give you one more tip:
iron pajamas inside out. Why? Because the fabrics they're made from are usually soft and special, and they'd be quickly damaged if you ironed them directly.
Opt for the steam function to remove wrinkles
And what should we do if a garment has many wrinkles that just won't go away? In that case, take advantage of
your iron's steam function . Steam first and iron afterward. If the wrinkles persist, you'll probably need to use the water sprayer.
And what about an
eco-friendly alternative that doesn't require ironing if you don't like it? For larger items, such as
undershirts, simply hang them on a hanger and place them in the bathroom while you shower. The steam will do the rest.
Eco-friendly alternative: Take advantage of the steam from the shower by hanging larger items on a hanger in the bathroom.
Take into account the ironing temperatures for each material
Ironing isn't something we can do thoughtlessly and haphazardly. If you want to iron underwear and protect it at the same time, you must
consider the fabric of each garment. This way, you can choose the right temperature for each item. A trick many people follow is to set the iron to level two, which works for almost any garment.
One stroke of the iron will be enough for smaller garments.
For smaller items of underwear, you don't need to go to great lengths. A little
steam and a wipe will be more than enough to leave them looking like new. And this is especially true if your underwear is of good quality.
Pay attention to the garment label
Every item of underwear has a label with instructions. These tell you the temperature at which it can be washed, whether or not it can be ironed, and how to do so. Knowing the
meaning of the washing symbols and following
these instructions can be a lifesaver when you decide to iron underwear.
We've already seen that underwear should preferably not be ironed, but we understand that some people can't avoid it. If you're one of them, follow these tips to keep them spotless and in good condition without weakening their composition or molding their shape.
