You’ve been ironing wrong – you don’t have to avoid the buttons on shirts, there’s an easier way to get them crisp
HANDS up if you would avoid all buttons when ironing a shirt, dodging them by weaving in and out?
Well, according to one ironing pro, this is the totally wrong way to iron, and there’s a much simpler technique that gets the job done more efficiently.
The man said that he used to be exactly the same until he realised there was a better way, and wanted to spread the word so that people could follow suit.
In a social media video that’s gaining attention on TikTok, he revealed his top tips on “how to iron like a pro”.
The video, posted on ironing brand @laurastar_official, began with him demonstrating the common – but incorrect – technique.
He explained: “If you iron your shirt like I used to, well you probably iron around the buttons – avoiding them like they are minefields.
“Sorry to tell you that’s not the right way to do it.”
The TkToker then continued to unveil the right way – and it’s as simple as turning your shirt inside out.
He continued: “So here’s my secret. Start by flipping your shirt inside out.”
He then lined the appliance up with where the buttons run, and explained: “Let the iron glide across the fabric one time – et voila.”
He then flipped the shirt back around and showed how in between the buttons was now totally smooth and crease-free.
The video was met with a big response on social media, as many flocked to say they’d never thought about doing this before.
One person said: “That’s interesting, will have to try.”
Another added: “I’m trying this tomorrow morning.”
While a third wrote: “Feel like an idiot – of course you can just flip the shirt!”
However, others said they’d already cottoned onto the idea and were big fans of the ironing hack.
One TikToker wrote: “Knew that!” As a second said: “Been ironing like this since the 80s.”
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