Ironing and steaming are popular laundry care techniques for smoothing out the wrinkles. They each offer a unique set of benefits and provide a way to maintain your clothes’ appearance. However, choosing between the two can become a challenge. Simplify the decision by considering the following pros and cons.

A Guide to Ironing & Steaming Your Clothes

Ironing

Irons provide a high level of heat that can range anywhere from 356 to 428 degrees. They weigh approximately three pounds and feature an easy-hold handle to reduce the risk of a burn. It’s the combination of heat and weight that produces the perfect crease. All it takes is the right amount of pressure, and the fabric will hold its shape.

Laundry care experts do recommend using caution when ironing on higher heat. Lingering too long could scorch the fabric and produce an unsightly mark. Plus, they’re not very conducive for straightening out sleeves, ruffles, or pleats. The wide, flat design is better on larger fabric pieces and won’t fit into tiny folds.

Steaming

Steamers perform on a much lighter heat setting that ranges from 150 to 300 degrees. They protect from scorching by never touching the fabric and naturally relax the fibers by coating them with a small cloud of moisture. Laundry care experts recommend them for the way they eliminate odors and restore the appearance of the material.

However, these products aren’t ideal if you’re short on time, especially since steaming is a slow, steady process that requires patience. Plus, even though it uses a low amount of moisture, the garment will need time to dry. You also can’t achieve a sharp-looking crease, as steamers make no contact with the material and can’t apply pressure.

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