Is Pressing Clothes the Same as Ironing?
Clearing a crease can sometimes get complicated, should you press them, or iron them? What even is the difference between pressing and Ironing?
At Love2laundry, we are here to answer your questions for you. Whilst providing some helpful insight to other questions you may have, in addition to sharing with you our first-class services. In this article, we will be answering the question “Is pressing clothes the same as ironing?”
Why does pressing or ironing need to be done?
Almost all clothing, quilts, and other fabrics will over time become creased, this is due to how it is stored, how long it is left after washing or dry cleaning it, or the sensitivity of the fabric, linen being a good example of this.
For most people, creased clothing takes away from the intended look the clothing was supposed to have, in some cases, some clothing has purposeful creases, such as the seam in the middle of most smart trousers.
Having un-creased clothing gives a neat and well-presented appearance, which can be beneficial on occasions when you want to impress or look your best.
As well as fulfilling the intended look of the clothing, ironing will also kill germs due to the heat used via ironing or pressing. This is also why people take the option to have their quilts ironed. Ironing is also shown to eliminate Covid-19 from clothing, offering an extra layer of sterilization that could prove vital to you or your loved ones. Because the process of pressing also uses heat for a slightly longer period of time, it is also a viable option for sterilizing your clothing.
Is an iron the same as a heat press?
So does an iron work the same as a heat press? In terms of their function and equipment, Yes. However, the difference is within the process.
Ironing refers to the back-and-forth sliding motion that we all do when we iron our clothes.
Pressing is when you place the iron on the fabric, by holding the iron there to add a bit of pressure and then remove the iron.
Pressing is usually done to help a clothing item retain its proper shape, so it is done to suits and purposeful seams on clothes.
Dangers exist with both processes if the user is unaware of the needs of their fabric, ironing at the wrong heat on the wrong fabric can result in burning and damaging your clothes and the soleplate of your iron.
On the other hand, pressing presents a danger for the same reason. Applying pressure with an iron to press the clothes whilst using the wrong heat, or pressing for too long will again cause damage to the clothing and the iron used.
That is why we at Love2laundry have our very own ironing service, taking the pressure off your shoulders so you can use your time the way you want to, rather than having to worry about the condition of your clothing.
Steaming
Steaming your clothes or other fabrics can prove to be a helpful option too. Some clothing articles can be thinly layered and therefore more susceptible to being burned through ironing, this is where steaming comes into play, it will remove the wrinkles without causing any damage to the clothing.
Steaming can also remove bacteria just as ironing and pressing do, it is also known to remove most allergens and smells that can accumulate on clothes from sweating.
Irons have the ability to emit steam, but not to the same degree of consistency and intensity as a steamer. A steamer consistently emits steam whereas the iron is intermittent and dependent (usually) on the press of a specific button.
Can I do this at home?
Of course, the introduction of household cleaning and ironing appliances has made the process mostly accessible and able to be done on your own time. However, there is room for a mistake, using the wrong heat setting when ironing some clothes, or using the wrong settings when cleaning or drying some clothing.
Again, people like to be in control of their cleaning and ironing which we completely understand, but if it isn’t done a certain way, your clothes or fabrics might not last as long as they actually should.
All of our routines, households, and lifestyles are different, we understand that the demands of life can stop us from dealing with time-consuming activities like cleaning, drying and ironing.
Are there Ironing and heat press services near me? What are the benefits?
Luckily for you, we at love2laundry are the key to helping you find ironing and pressing services, we collect and deliver for you! All you need to do is choose.
Here is how our ironing and pressing service works:
- Order online or from our mobile app (iPhone or Android).
- We will collect your items at a time and place that suits you.
- We will have your irons and items professionally.
- We will then return your clean clothes to you.
We iron suits, dresses, blouses, skirts, jeans, duvet covers and bedding.
We take the hassle out of organising, ironing and even cleaning your clothes, so you can focus and spend time on what you want to do.
Visit our website here to find out more about our ironing service.
See our laundry and dry cleaning and ironing services to find out all the ways we can make your life easier.
What are the potential benefits of using an ironing service?
Outsourcing your ironing to an ironing service has numerous benefits, including:
- Saves time for you to focus on your priorities rather than clothing organisation.
- An ironing service is perfect for busy families, children require a lot of attention and time, and we are able to let you have that time whilst dealing with the little details.
- An ironing service is also perfect if you work as a cleaner, nanny, personal assistant or au pair. It means you can get your employer’s items professionally ironed, so you won’t have to do the ironing yourself.
Multifunctional
- Some ironing services also offer washing and dry cleaning too, so you can have all your clothes laundered, dry cleaned and ironed- which equates to a massive reduction in household chores.
- Ideal for people who don’t know how to iron, or don’t know how to do it well
- A professional ironing service will do an immaculate job ironing your clothes or bedding items. They will remove the most stubborn of creases and wrinkles, without leaving any burn marks.
- Good for university students who do not have access to an iron and ironing board
- Ideal for the elderly, reducing the risk of possibly burning themselves.
- Some student accommodation buildings do not come with ironing or laundry facilities. So, an ironing service is a great option for students who cannot do their own ironing.
Less physical labour
- Ironing is a physical task which requires setting up an ironing board, carrying a heavy iron and repeatedly pressing it into clothes. Which over time can cause some people to feel tired.
- It can ease the burden of daily tasks (and provide thoroughly clean clothes) for any persons with illness, or sensitivity to allergens.
- An ironing service is very useful for people with disabilities, long-term health conditions, muscle aches and pains, or pregnant women, who may not have the physical strength to iron all their items.
Cost-efficient
- Outsourcing your ironing and laundry to a professional service means that in the long term you can save money on energy bills. This is because you will hardly be using your washing machine, dryer or iron. 3 household appliances that are used almost daily depending on the size of the household.
- Convenient for last-minute emergencies
- Can solve clothing-related problems for you, for example, you are unable to iron a linen suit without it creasing.
We are here to help
At Love2Laundry, we believe in the valuable services laundrettes and dry cleaners can offer, that’s why we dedicate our service to making your clothes clean, long-lasting and fresh and uncreased.
There are plenty of great hacks online that will make it possible to treat certain items that need dry cleaning, washing or ironing, but without the professional products, services and tools offered by a laundrette or ironing service, you will be very hard-pressed to consistently get the results you are supposed to have.
We are all for people considering in more detail how their items are laundered and ironed, but we are proud that we offer a very competitively priced way for you to achieve a perfect finish for your items for an affordable cost and a fraction of the time. In this blog, we hope to have answered the question ‘Is pressing clothes the same as ironing?’ Want to know how we can help you today? You can see our full price list or contact our friendly team to find out more about our services.
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