Thinkin' of Toots!

For a buck a shirt, I take all 3 of ours to the cleaners!! However, I actually don't mind ironing. I find it sort of theraputic. I believe the order is: collar, yoke, sleeves, body.

For a buck a shirt, I take all 3 of ours to the cleaners!! However, I actually don't mind ironing. I find it sort of theraputic. I believe the order is: collar, yoke, sleeves, body.

...another winner! That is what I thought!!! Do you do the back of the body first? Man, all this talk of ironing makes me what to...go have a cigarette!

Kitty, I started to say earlier--not only is there an order, but there are accompanying accessories! ^5

Mango, I promise I am not trying to dethrone you, but I think you should know I once got a job in great part to the fact that I was perfectly pressed on the interview day. My boss later confessed!

Most excellent. You get an A+. :clap_1: You do an extreme ironist proud.

For a buck a shirt, I take all 3 of ours to the cleaners!! However, I actually don't mind ironing. I find it sort of theraputic. I believe the order is: collar, yoke, sleeves, body.

Yes, that's the book order for amateurs.:nono1: That is not how I do it though. I start with the body, sleeves do not always necessarily have to be ironed on both sides if you do it right, and the collar is last. Depends on the size of the shirt if have to do the yoke, and then I do that after the sleeve is down because you could get a crease if you do the yoke first and then the yokes on you. ;-)

For a buck a shirt, I take all 3 of ours to the cleaners!! However, I actually don't mind ironing. I find it sort of theraputic. I believe the order is: collar, yoke, sleeves, body.

My problem is about to be solved - the name of this particular cleaners, JR? Can't be too far away seeing how close I live to you!

My problem is about to be solved - the name of this particular cleaners, JR? Can't be too far away seeing how close I live to you!

Well, it might be a little further than you'd like. I go to Westgate Cleaners in that little crappy strip center on the corner of Campbell and Wilke in AH. I've tried others closer to home, by the Jewel & on S. A.H Rd. They all charged more and also charged more if they thought it was a female shirt!!! I said No Way. It's still a shirt, no ruffles and stuff.
Anyway, Westgate is the best and it might actually be $1.05 each.
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Most excellent. You get an A+. :clap_1: You do an extreme ironist proud.



Yes, that's the book order for amateurs.:nono1: That is not how I do it though. I start with the body, sleeves do not always necessarily have to be ironed on both sides if you do it right, and the collar is last. Depends on the size of the shirt if have to do the yoke, and then I do that after the sleeve is down because you could get a crease if you do the yoke first and then the yokes on you. ;-)

Heeeeeyyyyy - I learned it from Martha Stewart & my southern momma!;-)
(Also, the freezer trick prevents mildew!)
I always have to iron both sides of the sleeves and then iron out the crease. I am sort of OCD when it comes to ironing.

I have
Mango's motto: Have iron will travel.
I iron collar, cuffs, sleeves then body...is this wrong?

Yes, have iron will travel. [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjiCleIPpqE"]YouTube - Extreme Baywatch Ironing[/ame].

Well, it might be a little further than you'd like. I go to Westgate Cleaners in that little crappy strip center on the corner of Campbell and Wilke in AH. I've tried others closer to home, by the Jewel & on S. A.H Rd. They all charged more and also charged more if they thought it was a female shirt!!! I said No Way. It's still a shirt, no ruffles and stuff.
Anyway, Westgate is the best and it might actually be $1.05 each.
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Right by the Walgreen's? A little out of the way, but not that bad. I'm more than willing to travel an extra mile or two if a business comes highly recommended. There are several right by me near Golf & Elmhurst and none of them have wowed me. Thanks so much for the recommendation!

Toots, between you, me and ThirtyAGal we almost make a complete bionic wench. OK, who has had their knees done?

Toots, between you, me and ThirtyAGal we almost make a complete bionic wench. OK, who has had their knees done?

my pop is getting both knees done this year - does that count ?

Most excellent. You get an A+. :clap_1: You do an extreme ironist proud.



Yes, that's the book order for amateurs.:nono1: That is not how I do it though. I start with the body, sleeves do not always necessarily have to be ironed on both sides if you do it right, and the collar is last. Depends on the size of the shirt if have to do the yoke, and then I do that after the sleeve is down because you could get a crease if you do the yoke first and then the yokes on you. ;-)

mango, that is the exact order i iron in too, on the rare occasions i do iron (meaning vacation). i am a pro and didn't know it !

Right by the Walgreen's? A little out of the way, but not that bad. I'm more than willing to travel an extra mile or two if a business comes highly recommended. There are several right by me near Golf & Elmhurst and none of them have wowed me. Thanks so much for the recommendation!

Yes, by Walgreen's. They are a sweet couple but don't try to talk to them! They can't speak a word of English. They just smile and say "sure" a lot!

Most excellent. You get an A+. :clap_1: You do an extreme ironist proud.

I'm actually needing to replace my iron--suggestions, recommendations?

I'm actually needing to replace my iron--suggestions, recommendations?

Pea, I bought a Black and Decker Professional because it got rave reviews online, but I hate it, and am going back to a Rowenta iron and will keep the B &K as a backup. The Rowentas make grayt steam irons, however, they are heavy and a little pricey and break down just as fast as a less expensive iron, but they heat up real fast and steam nicely. My B&K spits the steam out like a locomotive. It does have a decent anti-calc feature if you have hard water, but if you decide to go buy a more expensive model, using distilled water prolongs the life of your iron.

Amazon.com is having a sale on Rowentas right now. I have my eye on
the Rowenta DZ9080 Advancer Iron.
1800 watts; 400 micro steam 400 holes provides perfect steam distribution
Platinium treated stainless steel provides excellent glide and non-stick and non-scratch properties
New Steam Advance system has high pressure steam which cycles for fast effective crease removal; Plus burst of steam, variable steam and vertical steam functions
High precision tip delivers steam and pressing into hard to reach areas
Large 11.8 oz water tank; Easy to use electronic control; Soft grip handle; 3-way safety shut off

wow mango - you really know your irons.. i have also heard the rowentas are good irons. i have yet to use any iron enough for it to break down ! i just buy a cheap travel one from meijer to take on vaca with us. i do such an awful packing job i have to iron before we go out.

Distilled water...yes Mangoette, you do know your stuff.

Iron Maiden

nobody does it better!

Only if he doesn't mind being a wench!!
Good luck to pop.

my pop is getting both knees done this year - does that count ?

Only if he doesn't mind being a wench!!
Good luck to pop.

TAG - you catch on fast! have you been lurking all this time and are already a sowal wench and we just didn't know it?

TAG - you catch on fast! have you been lurking all this time and are already a sowal wench and we just didn't know it?

Yes...out with it. We don't like riddles or mysteries!!! ...Pretty please?

It does have a decent anti-calc feature if you have hard water, but if you decide to go buy a more expensive model, using distilled water prolongs the life of your iron.

Whatchu talkin' about, Willis? Am I to understand there are folks who use tap water in their irons...?! Mango, get the smelling salts.
Oh, the Rowentas are so nice, but I've never been able to bring myself to splurge. I'll check out the ones you mentioned, though, and the Amazon sale.

Hey Toots! How are you?

Whatchu talkin' about, Willis? Am I to understand there are folks who use tap water in their irons...?! Mango, get the smelling salts.
Oh, the Rowentas are so nice, but I've never been able to bring myself to splurge. I'll check out the ones you mentioned, though, and the Amazon sale.

I have a cheap one, ($20 or so) in SoWal, (actually 2 ) and it works grayt. I have a tendency to knock my irons down by accident because I am clutz, so I am still hesitant to buy a more expensive model myself for home, but one can dream.

I just returned from Toot's house to see how she is doing.

She is looking well, but I did mention that she could use a pedicure.....

I just returned from Toot's house to see how she is doing.

She is looking well, but I did mention that she could use a pedicure.....