Tag Archives: ironing

Would You Let Your Husband Iron His Own Shirt?

Would you let your husband iron his own shirt? Even as I write those words I can hear some woman, particularly of the older generations, reel in shock at the mere suggestion of such a thing. I have a friend around my age, who has the theory if it needs to be ironed it doesn’t get bought. She only buys clothes which can be washed and hung up and then put on or put away in the closet. Okay, I admit I don’t go quite that far. But I am a big fan of skirts that only need washing, twisting … Continue reading →

Making Ironing Easier

Some people hate ironing, while others don’t mind it at all. Whichever the case for you, there are ways to make the task easier. Just follow some simple techniques and preparations, and you’ll be done in no time. Remove any clothes to be ironed when they are slightly damp. Fully-dried clothes have fully-dried wrinkles set in, so a slightly damp garment is easier to iron. If you use a machine dryer, set the timer or setting to leave the clothes slightly damp. If you line dry, shorten the time that the clothes hang and check them every so often. Then … Continue reading →

How to Clean Your Steam Iron

You can easily clean your steam iron inside and out with this little trick. I don’t know about you, but I am constantly using my iron. It is one of those small appliances in my household that gets a lot of use. Growing up with just a regular non-steam iron, I got into the habit of using a spray bottle to wet down the clothing before ironing it. I continued to use this method, because I didn’t want the hassle of cleaning out the deposits from the iron. Well, over the weekend, the spray bottle broke. The nozzle snapped off … Continue reading →

Laundry Turning you Inside Out?

It’s not difficult to get overwhelmed with laundry. It can pile up quickly, but that’s a different article. This one is actually about turning your clothing inside out when washing, drying, ironing, putting away, and storing it. Washing from the Inside Out Some clothing will last longer if washed inside out because printed designs or embroidery will be better protected. Printed items will have more protection in the dryer too, because color won’t touch hot surfaces directly. Turning shirts wrong side out while washing and drying helps keep them from collecting too much lint on the good side. Pants with … Continue reading →

Introducing Frugal Laundry!

Laundry is one of those things that we just have to do in life. There is something about laundry that inspires me. Not, I’m not completely nuts, but I do actually enjoy doing the laundry. I just love clean clothes. There is also something about the feel of fresh clean clothes and linens, and the mindless organization of folding and ironing, that gives me time to think creatively. Some of that creative thinking, of course, tends to focus on how we can save money while doing the laundry. So, I was really excited when we added a new category called … Continue reading →

Iron in Bulk to Save Money

Did you know that the way you iron can save you money? It is true. No, it won’t save you tons and tons, but one thing I learned from reading that old encyclopedia of frugal, The Tightwad Gazette, is that every little thing counts. Every little change you make that can help you save your pennies can contribute to your frugal lifestyle. And pennies get together and grow up to be dollars, someday. So here is just another area where you can keep more of your pennies for yourself instead of spending them. Have you heard of the organizational guru … Continue reading →

Save Money While Not Ironing

In the previous two articles in my ironing series, I have been sharing ways in which I save money when I iron. The tips, tricks and strategies that I use when ironing have been saving me money for years, and have contributed to my frugal lifestyle. As I mentioned in one of those earlier articles, I can sometimes really enjoy ironing. At the same time, there are plenty of other things I would rather do. Believe it or not, there are ways to avoid ironing and still have nice wrinkle-free clothes. No, I am not talking about using the dry … Continue reading →

More Save Money When You Iron

In a previous article, Save Money When You Iron, I shared my biggest idea for cost savings while tackling you mountain of ironing. I also confessed how I secretly enjoy ironing sometimes. But shhhh, don’t tell anyone. Now to continue in the article series, I’ll share even more ideas on how the way you iron, and how prepared you are, can actually save you money. It is amazing how all of the things you do around your home and in your life can actually add up and help you afford the things you really need and want. Ironing the frugal … Continue reading →

Handy Tips for Life after School Starts

Is the back to school schedule getting hectic? With school pictures, homework, sports practice and other extra curricular activities, as well as your usual household needs, are you getting overwhelmed? It happens to the best of us, but there are some tips that you can use to help make weekday life a little smoother. New Clothes not looking New? Sometimes kids come home and their brand new clothes no longer look new. There are all kinds of stains they can get into at school, from ketchup to grass stains. Pick up a pocket size package of stain remover and slip … Continue reading →