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Aah! I could definitely stamp and shout at the moment!

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Kateykrunch Sun 09-Aug-26 16:46:19

I never iron and my hubby sports the ‘crumpled look’ well, I do feel guilty sometimes but not enough to iron!

GrannyGravy13 Sun 09-Aug-26 16:40:38

That’s annoying madeleine45 I hope you are able to replace it soon.

I iron most things, especially bedding, cannot imagine getting into a bed with creased bedding. I also wear a lot of cotton and linen which has to be ironed in my opinion.

Gingster Sun 09-Aug-26 16:10:34

I’m another who never/hardly ever irons.
Nicely folded or hung does the job. Only very few things need a quick press.

Cabbie21 Sun 09-Aug-26 15:59:57

More summer clothes need ironing- cotton, linen etc. I have a pile waiting, including clothes I need for a holiday and curtains ready to rehang.
I hope this thread hasn’t jinxed my iron.

Chestnut Sun 09-Aug-26 15:55:25

I haven't ironed anything since 2018. Maybe some curtains now and then, except I can't climb up to get them down any more.

I nearly ironed some summer tops this year but they smoothed out quite well by themselves so I didn't bother. Honestly, I don't think I look a wreck. I remember ironing trousers and jeans years ago, I'm not sure why.

Aldom Sun 09-Aug-26 15:51:56

Gosh, Madeleine I remember you buying that iron!! Definitely check the fuse before buying a new one. If it's not a fuse problem I think it is worth taking the iron back to the shop as it shouldn't have failed in such a short time.
Good luck. Let us know how you get on. smile

sodapop Sun 09-Aug-26 15:44:23

I feel your pain madeleine45 all psyched up and nowhere to go, I have to speak firmly to myself to make a start on the ironing pile.
Wish I could stop ironing chocolatelovinggran I just like the look and feel of ironed clothes and bedding. Also my mother will haunt me if I don’t do it. 👻😱

Chocolatelovinggran Sun 09-Aug-26 15:30:40

The household gods were telling you not to iron, Madeleine. They must be obeyed, or bad things will befall your home: just saying..

Fallingstar Sun 09-Aug-26 14:43:01

I chucked the iron a long time ago and only buy clothes that don’t need ironing or don’t look too creased if you hang them up after washing.
So my advice is chuck the iron for good 👍

Blue54 Sun 09-Aug-26 14:32:22

Yes sometimes having a moan is good Madeleine, have you checked the fuse as it could have blown and needs replacing?

AGAA4 Sun 09-Aug-26 14:23:29

Gransnet is good for letting off steam. Sorry for the unintentional reference to your iron.
You can have a good moan on here and not bother friends and family.

nanna8 Sun 09-Aug-26 14:22:38

Go and treat yourself to a new one and chuck the rotten thing out ! Make sure it is broken ,though ! I bought a new air fryer recently and worked out ( eventually) there was nothing much wrong with the old one but someone had switched it right down so low it didn’t heat. Ah well, the new one is much more modern and has 2 drawers.

madeleine45 Sun 09-Aug-26 14:16:46

The sky clouded over and cooled a bit, and the absolute minimum of a shower, which didnt last long at all. So I decided to polish my halo by taking the opportunity to do some ironing. It has piled up as it has been too hot to deal with it. So I sorted it all out and set up the board and then put the steam iron on, and it wouldnt work. Have checked it in different sockets etc etc and no luck . It is dud and havent had it long. Oh well , nothing that matters really, but seems to be par for the course right now, and I am on my own , it has been good to just have a moan about it!