What is the right temperature for my clothes? See the instructions for use to find out what type of water is appropriate and clean the soleplate from time to time with a damp sponge.The clothes have not been rinsed enough and there is detergent left on them or you have ironed a new item of clothing before washing it.Fibers from clothes have been trapped in the holes in the iron and have become carbonised.You have used a starch type product on your laundry (Always spray to the reverse side of the fabric to be ironed and clean your iron afterwards).You are not using the right type of water (Refer to the FAQ 'What water should I use for ironing?').The soleplate of my iron is giving off a yellowish colour that is staining my clothes. The ironing board cover should also be suitable to allow the flow of steam through. The board should be perforated to allow the steam to pass through the fibres of the fabric to soften it and make ironing easier. It should be steady and robust so that you can place the ironing appliance on it.
What type of ironing board should I use?Ĭhoose a board that is height-adjustable to adjust it to your height. No, leave the iron to cool down before putting it away and follow the 4 tips: empty out the water remaining in the tank, set the thermostat to the minimum, close the steam control and stand it upright or place it on the base (depending model).
