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Looking After Your Clothes: iv. Steaming

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If you want to prevent wrinkles on your clothes without ironing, you may want to purchase a specialised steamer, whether it's a plug-in model or a portable one for travelling. You can also utilise the steam function on your iron to produce a few bursts of steam. If you are travelling to an event and lack a steamer or iron, you can generate steam by running a hot shower in a closed bathroom and then hang your garment close by to lessen any wrinkles.


STEAMING IS BENEFICIAL FOR:

  • Long or intricate dresses that are prone to re-creasing on an ironing board.

  • Extremely delicate silk scarves, blouses or dresses.

  • Clothing items like suits or dresses that have been worn once and are intended for re-use without the need for washing.

  • Clothes that have been taken out of a travel bag or suitcase and have become wrinkled.


Rail of Clothes - How to Steam your Clothes

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR STEAMER:

  • Ensure there is enough space to hang your garment freely without causing splashes or condensation on surrounding walls or cupboards.

  • Begin steaming from the bottom of the item and move upwards.

  • Take care not to accidentally drip water onto the garment.

  • When dealing with more delicate fabrics, keep the steamer nozzle slightly away from the fabric.

  • For extremely delicate fabrics, turn the garment inside out.



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