Ironing & ironing boards

I iron fewer things than I used to. T shirts get a shake and 5 minutes on a radiator. I do always iron linen tea towels as it sterilises them. At school we were told to do this as, if there was an accident, a sterilised tea towel could stop the bleeding until help arrived. Thankfully, so far, this hasn't happened.

Vintagegirl

Another ironer here, especially as I prefer 100% cotton bedlinen. I am old school also in that I prefer to dry clothes outdoors but bring in with bit of dampness in them as best for ironing even with steam iron. I am glad remodeled kitchen now has space for ironing board inside a cupboard with a plug and wall mounted iron'

That sounds heaven I only once had what I call a broom cupboard I miss that so much. I have had the same kitchen since 88 but now I don’t spend much time in it I feel reluctant to upgrade it. Can’t face all the hassle to be honest

I iron very little although I do iron our clothes. I got rid of my big ironing board and bought a small one that hangs on a wardrobe rail when not in use.

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I like ironing, and take pleasure in seeing a pile of ironed, folded items, and garments on hangers. I remember ironing my school blouses and my dad’s shirts over sixty years ago.

I even ironed during lock-down! It took me ages to realise I didn't have to as I never went anywhere. Now I prefer to do it in small bits...never let it build up because it does become a pain then.

Just one linen blouse and one linen pair of trousers, that's it, apart from alterations/bits of sewing.

But I can actually understand that for some it can be sort of meditative and relaxing, the scents coming out are nice.

Definitely not for me however, I have 100% cotton sheets futons, pillows, but what is the point, after one night there is little difference from well shaken out and smoothed out of the washing machine and hung over doors or bannisters or sometimes a radiator.

I never iron OH does it and always has. He puts on music and blasts the roof off. He only irons clothes and I find my very nice cotton duvets and sheets do not need it. The creases just drop,out. I never use a tumble dryer, I do not have one.

I do iron when the weather dictates. From late Sept to mid-April, I let the wind do the work.

But sheets and towels just need a shake out.

Here's the big question...anyone still iron "smalls"...they used to.

I do iron some items out of necessity - I don't particularly like it and I'm not what one would call an expert.

My ironing wouldn't pass a military inspection but I look presentable and that's good enough for me.