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How to Clean Irons

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Learn how to maintain and clean irons to ensure proper clothing care with expert cleaning tips in this free iron cleaning video series.

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Summary: Irons and other machines used to smooth fabrics have been used for centuries, beginning in China in the 1st century B.C. There have been many designs for irons since then, including cast iron slabs heated in fire or with coal, liquid fuel irons and electric irons. Most irons work in a similar fashion, by using heat, pressure and steam to remove wrinkles or form creases in clothes. Ironing is typically performed on an ironing board, which is a heat resistant folding table.

In this free video series, our expert will show you how to maintain and clean irons with household items. Keeping your iron clean is important for proper clothing care, so let our expert give you the tips and advice for cleaning any iron. Learn how to use baking soda to clean irons, as well as how to clean iron steam holes and reservoirs. Get tips on preventing a dirty iron, cleaning inside an iron and cleaning professional irons. If you do a lot of ironing clothes, let our expert show you this important cleaning process.

About the Expert

Expert: Marti Swanson is a versatile professional with a background as a fashion designer, University instructor, entrepreneurial business owner (in the fashion and beauty industry), and a mother. Her education includes a wide range of University and specialized training, including fashion design at St. Mary’s University, Vogue College of Cosmetology, Nashville Academy of Fine Arts (theater), Hill Country Fine Arts (costume design), and Texas State University, where she graduated Cum Laude. Her professional resume includes project management, planning and facilitation, and education and training. She was also an instructor at Texas State University, the owner of Earth Stone Design/Cinagro which specialized in design-products for the marketplace, Master Planner, Trainer, writer for Texas Parks and Wildlife, and hairstylist/make-up artist. Her expertise includes knowledge of fabrics, materials, and clothing manufacturing. She has also worked professionally as a seamstress.

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