Hello peeps, today I want to talk about 7 reasons why you should be ironing your clothes. There are some people who just wash their clothes and put them on like that or just fold them and put them in the wardrobe for wearing later. this is not the ideal way to take care of your clothes and you will see why below.
Ironing Your Clothes Kills The Germs In THem
In case you do not know this, our clothes can hold on to some very resistant germs like thermophilic bacteria and fungi, even after washing them at the highest temperature. Also, if you leave the clothes outside to dry, there is also the possibility that some bacteria and bugs can get stuck on them and start multiplying there. Using a very hot iron to press them will help kill any germs that are still lingering in your outfit and make it really clean and fresh for you to wear. Yes, the steam from the iron kills gems and eliminate moulds that have gathered in your piece of clothing.
To Give Your Clothes A Better And Fresher Look
Have you taken the time to compare two identical outfits in which one was iron the other one was not? If you have not, I will get straight to the point, they are simply miles apart. In fact, depending on how squeezed the fabric can be, the ironed one will look new and sophisticated, while the unironed one will look like a piece of rag that no manager would like to be caught in.
Ironing Helps With Unshrinking Your Clothes
There are some fabrics that shrink once you wash them or even just by getting in contact with water. When they shrink, the clothes become smaller and needs ironing to unshrink them and allow them to come back to their original size. When undergoing this process, please make sure that you read the label and follow the manufacturer’s instructions on her to care for such clothes or fabric.
Ironing Clothes Removes Any Bad Smell
Sometimes, even after washing your clothes, they may have some bad smell that you do not want to hang around you when you are dressed up. However, if you iron your clothes, the uncomfortable smell will go away and your clothes look fresh and radiant. If you intend to enhance the smell of your clothes, you can use those scented ironing water to give your washed clothes a fresher smell.
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It Impacts Peoples Perception Of You
Believe it or nor ironing your clothes or not ironing them could affect the way people perceive your person to be. Especially in professional settings, people who iron their clothes can be seen as closed, organised and know what they are doing. On the other hand, people who go to work with rumpled clothes can be seen as unprofessional and disorganised. Imagine showing up for an interview with rumpled clothes? My guess is as good as yours.
Ironing Your Clothes Protects Them
If all the other point above do no appeal to you, this one will surely do. In case you do not know, ironing your clothes protects them and make them last longer. For example, ironing protects the linings on your clothes and seals the fabric. As a result, your clothes become more resistant to weather conditions and damages due to general wear and tear.
Relaxation
Believe it or not, you can actually relax your brain while ironing your clothes. Most people listen to music or watch TV while doing this exercise. There are other people who use the time to make calls to their loved ones while pressing away.
Now, over to you. Do you iron your clothes? If you do, do you agree with the reasons/benefits we have explained? For those of you who do not iron your clothes, is there any reason why you chose not to? Please do share your views by leaving a comment below.
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