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August 18, 2016
Downy’s Wrinkle Releaser
Few people like ironing, which is why there’s a multi-million dollar industry around helping people reduce their ironing time. Recently,…
November 10, 2014
A Review Of An $800 Iron
An $800 iron sounds like a joke. Like John Edwards’ $1,250 haircut, you can imagine a politician getting caught spending money on one and…
July 30, 2014
Ten Tips For Ironing Shirts
Most people hate ironing, but I admit to finding a strange pleasure in it. There’s something gratifying about passing a…
June 13, 2013
The Unnecessary but Useful Sleeve Board
Ironing is a pretty simple and straightforward task that only requires an ironing board and iron. However, I’ve found it’s useful to…
February 22, 2013
A Cheap Iron
A year or two ago, I got inspired to up my ironing game. I read some iron reviews and bought…
August 20, 2012
I’m Eighteen Years Behind In My Ironing
I’m eighteen years behind in my ironing. Phyllis Diller
June 21, 2011
How To Maintain Your Iron
After my post yesterday, one of our readers, David, emailed with a helpful note saying any good iron should have…
June 20, 2011
Don’t Use Tap Water
I have two irons – one that I only fill with distilled or filtered water, and another that I fill…
May 14, 2011
Ironing For People Who Like It
For the past month, I’ve been using Pierre’s method of ironing, which he demonstrates step by step here. The really…
April 13, 2011
The Key To Ironing Was Putting The Thing You Want Flat Under The Iron
I jokingly remarked on Twitter earlier today that the key to ironing was putting the thing you want flat under…
January 27, 2011
“Home Comforts: The Art And Science Of Keeping House,”
When I was researching the Q&A for episode four of Put This On, I reached for one of my favorite…
July 29, 2010
Sometimes When I Am Ironing The Grid Pattern Of The Metal On The Ironing Board Shows Through. Shaking Out The Fabric Usually Gets Rid Of It, But Not In Really Dark Fabrics Like Back Dress Shirts. What Am I Doing Wrong?
My guess is that you need a new ironing board pad. Or you’re pressing too hard. Or both.
July 5, 2010
Q And Answer: Wrinkle-Free Shirts?
Dan in Baghdad writes: What is your thought on wrinkle free shirts? Personally I’m not a big fan: First, they’re…
March 5, 2010
“Ironing Techniques By Professional Craftsmen (shirt)” – プロの職人によるアイロンがけテクニック(ワイシャツ)
lonelysandwich: This short instructional film showcases unmatchably masterful ironing technique that we’d all do well to learn from, but it’s…