How to Iron Clothes Properly

It seems we are happy to read over the manual for most home or kitchen appliances, to make sure we are blending, processing, frying or using something correctly. But how many of us check to see how to use an iron? Or look into how best to iron our clothes?
Ironing might seem like a no-brainer, but actually there are many fine points that consumers should be aware of to get the best result out of their iron.

Tips on Iron Use and Maintenance

1. Let the iron heat up. If your iron isn’t hot enough, it can’t do its job. The indicator light will go off when the right heat has been reached.
2. Check your clothing tags for iron heat settings. Fabrics like silk, nylon and polyester have a low heat setting where pure cotton and linens use the highest setting.

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Phone Etiquette 101

We are living in a time when telephones or mobiles are a constant presence in our lives. With the speed of technological developments in home appliances, there is rarely a moment in most people’s daily lives when they are not contactable by phone. We are walking a relentless social treadmill from the moment we wake up to the moment we go to sleep.

How many times has a text message been misinterpreted by a friend or loved one? How many times have you answered the phone in a huff because you were in the middle of something? How many of us answer our phones when actually we should let it ring out?
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