How to iron flax?

Linen items give us extraordinary comfort in the summer heat, because natural fibers allow the body to breathe and protect it from overheating. However, such strong and at the same time delicate fabrics need a particularly palpable care. In this article we will share with you tips on how to iron flax, so as not to damage the fabric and leave no traces of the iron.

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Preparatory stage

Before proceeding with the process of ironing any objects, it is necessary to perform the following actions:

1. Check each item for stains, because during ironing, the contamination is subject to temperature influence, which will significantly complicate the process of its removal.
2. Place a clean lining of dense fabric on the ironing board.
3. Flax should be ironed in a slightly wet state, so do not completely dry out the stuff from this material.
4. During ironing, a special conditioner must be sprayed onto the surface of the fabric, which will not allow the fabric to dry out. The most convenient way to do this is with a spray gun.

Important! In addition to the conditioner necessary for ironing, the air conditioner will add a fresh and pleasant aroma to your linen items.

1. After ironing, allow the laundry to cool, which will protect the fabric from unwanted creases.

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We select the suitable iron

In order to make the ironing procedure as comfortable as possible and you could correctly iron the flax, you should choose the appropriate iron. Choose the device for ironing should be based on the following parameters:

1. Weight. Most housewives prefer to use a light iron, from which less tired hands, but this approach is not entirely practical. A heavier iron will allow you to smooth the folds on clothes without much effort, but the easy attribute will have to lean all over.
2. Handle. This element of the design should be as convenient as possible, so before you buy an iron, try how comfortable it works.
3. Stripping system. The most effective is an iron with holes all over the area of ​​the sole. This design makes it easier to steam things out than an iron with holes in one place.
4. Outsole. Prefer devices that have a ceramic sole with non-stick coating. If you purchased an iron with an aluminum or stainless surface, you risk finding hard-to-remove stains on the fabric. Also on such surfaces, chipped and scratches are often formed.

Important! Before you iron the flax, take care of preparing all the things necessary for this procedure - a spray gun, an ironing board, a clean cloth that can be used as a lining. The ironing board must be installed at the maximum comfortable height, which will avoid overstraining the muscles of the back and wrist.

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Flax polishing

Things made of flax require special care, because with improper handling the material quickly deteriorates and loses its attractiveness. That's why very often mistresses are wondering how to iron linen things so that they remain as long as possible. The only thing you need to make an attractive costume from a flax is an iron, a smooth board and a little patience.

Before you start ironing your favorite thing from natural flax, check the manufacturer's recommendations, which are indicated on the label. To do this, you need to know the following:

• Products with a single point on the label must be moist-heat treated using the lowest possible temperatures.
• If on the label you see a symbol with two dots, this indicates the addition of synthetic fibers and the possibility of ironing at high and medium temperatures.

Important! The more natural the fabric, the greater the temperature is required for its effective ironing.

• Some products from flax in general undesirable to iron, as warned by a sign in the form of a crossed iron on the label.

Important! When ironing products made from flax, you should constantly check that the fabric remains slightly moist. You can achieve this effect if you use a spray gun or wet gauze. Remember that natural flax always looks a little careless, because it is impossible to spread all the wrinkles formed on its surface 100%.

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Useful advices:

• To make ironing as simple as possible and do not require special effort, take this lesson almost immediately after washing. Especially if you set a high spin mode. This recommendation is associated with the fact that if the linen fibers are dry, then ironing them will be extremely difficult.
• If your outfit has decorative elements in the form of embroidery, then such areas should be ironed through gauze and necessarily on the inside.
• If you like starched products from flax, then the temperature of ironing should be reduced.

In this article, we told you how to iron linen things without threatening the natural fabric. Sincerely we hope that your outfits will please with their beauty and well-groomed for the longest time possible.