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3rd January 12, 07:29 AM
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Re: machine washing a semi-trad.
 Originally Posted by Tobus
When ironing, should a moist towel or rag be used between the iron and the material to avoid creating a sheen on the surface?
When I was in the RAF (1970-1982), steam irons were very expensive and normal flat irons were the norm. We used to use a damp linen pressing cloth to generate the steam.
Wind forward 30 years. Steam irons have tumbled in price are now commonplace. One step further are the steam generators - now at an affordable price. We would not go back to a steam iron after using a stem generator.
But with all these advances, I still use a pressing cloth. Still linen, but no longer damp as the generator produces 100x more steam than the cloth ever could.
Regards
Chas
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