Best clothes ironing accessories according to redditors
We found 42 Reddit comments discussing the best clothes ironing accessories. We ranked the 13 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 42 Reddit comments discussing the best clothes ironing accessories. We ranked the 13 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
Oh man. Brace yourselves, I am a total Amazon junkie. (Note: These may not all be BIFL, but I'm responding to the OP in specific.)
And, saving the best for last:
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EDIT: As requested by /u/Mogrix, I posted List Part II: Electric Boogaloo, with more items from my Amazon history.
I'm really sorry for the nonconstructive comment but GIRL please GET YOURSELF A GARMENT STEAMER!
The reason for them is that the rest of the shirt is at least 90% cotton and after repeated washings cotton on the collar will not allow you to press the shirt so that you have a crisp and sharp collar - it will curl on you or will for a lack of a better word "scorch" the cotton, show the marks of a too hot iron and curl. If you have ever ironed a dress shirt and made the mistake of ironing the collar against the body of the shirt you will see the whitesh/shiny marks it made when heat is applied to the two surfaces. That is why they make these for proper pressing of collars.
You can starch a collar made of denim much easier and have it come out with military corners than you can a cotton/poly blend and it won't look like you seared the collar and / or you don't have to have it dry cleaned to look crisp. This allows you to be in accordance with a straight laced / formal collar while still enjoying the comfort and breathability of cotton, and save some cash.
I just bought this nifty little garment steamer and I'm so thrilled with it. I always knew conceptually I would look better with crisper/unwrinkled clothes, but now that I actually see the difference in person, just wow.
I've also made a couple of big Old Navy hauls lately. I know it's ~fast fashion~ but I need cheap workout clothes and they've been having a lot of sales. I also picked up this cardigan (link) and this blouse (link) in a few different colors.
The other commenter's suggestions of various chemicals will work, but that is quite tedious. That haze is remnants of the adhesive, obviously, and it is easily softened with some heat and moisture. Anytime I take tint off I use a clothes steamer to apply that heat and moisture. Works amazingly! The type with a base you fill with water and a hose to a hand unit are most maneuverable and therefore work best. Any spots that still don't come up just rub down thoroughly with acetone on a rag.
Admittedly, this works best if the tint film is still up and usually takes all the glue with it, but will work for just the glue as well.
Agreed, here's a similar one on Amazon. The one OP posted also has a built-in extension cord to plug the iron into.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GYUSC8C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_pA7SDbZ4M8QHA
PROTIP
You DONT iron, get a steamer. It's 5000x faster, easier, and much less damaging in your clothes.
http://www.amazon.com/Steamfast-SF-407-Fabric-Steamer/dp/B000BQRD0I/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1408533315&sr=1-1
I'd advise against doing this in your own house. Doing this often/long enough will leave a lot of warm moisture & condensate in your bathroom which will cause mold problems.
Steamers are a good alternative.
Oh, one other thing that absolutely everyone should do: buy yourself a clothing steamer. Something similar to http://www.amazon.com/SteamFast-SF-407-1500-Watt-Fabric-Steamer/dp/B000BQRD0I/
Ironing is slow and annoying, but wearing rumpled clothes will kill just about any look imaginable. The secret way out of this dilemma is to pick up a steamer, which is incredibly fast and easy to use, and will make everything look neat and fresh.
If you want a crisp finish, a steamer isn't going to cut it. A sleeve board will help, but it's kind of a pain because...because it's meant for narrow, flat pieces of fabric, like sleeves. A tailor's ham, however, is designed for pressing curves. The rounded end is "boob-shaped" enough that you can get a good finish even in the presence of curved seams or deep darts. It's stuffed, but the fill is firm enough that you can press hard enough to get a crisp finish.
Like, a fabric steamer?
I bought this one a couple of months back, and I like it well enough.
Use some of this stuff https://www.amazon.com/Faultless-Starch-40110-Cleaner1oz-Grams/dp/B000LNRMH0
it works great for irons so it should work for cast irons.
Old heavy irons are the best -- they are heavy and the Linen/Cotton settings are actually HOT!
Pro-tip:
Easily clean up a dirty sole plate with a hot iron cleaner such as this: https://www.amazon.com/Faultless-Starch-40110-Cleaner1oz-Grams/dp/B000LNRMH0
Hot iron cleaner, I wouldn't be without it...
I bought it for my fiance for Xmas, but he LOVES his new clothes steamer. It's so much faster and easier to use than the iron and ironing board, not to mention no setup or worry about the cats burning themselves while we're not looking.
EDIT: This is the one I got him: http://www.amazon.com/Steamfast-SF-407-Fabric-Steamer/dp/B000BQRD0I/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1422647228&sr=8-2&keywords=clothes+steamer&pebp=1422647231010&peasin=B000BQRD0I
There are a bunch of them with really good reviews (better than this one, even), but I think I got this one bc it was the most affordable one around Xmas time? So look around if you're interested :)
I use a floor based rolling Garment steamer with a wand.
Similar to this one
This one is fantastic for the price: http://www.amazon.com/SteamFast-SF-407-1500-Watt-Fabric-Steamer/dp/B000BQRD0I/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1312943813&sr=1-1
Most 1500 watt steamers range in the 100+ range.
I use both a steamer and iron. The steamer gets out the wrinkles but it doesn't get the crease in the collar of polos that I like (cuz I ain't poppin' that shit)
There are also pads, which I would've loved had I known about them.
Also, my roommates all used my iron, so maybe be prepared to share.
https://www.amazon.com/Silicone-Resistant-Perfect-Life-Ideas/dp/B01GDRY6GM/ref=sr_1_23?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1469000010&sr=1-23&keywords=folding+iron+board
screw the cloth..they're a pain in the ass to use.
http://www.amazon.com/IMCG-C2616-Iron-Shield/dp/B000V9YI30
much better. I keep it on my iron all the time
This + a spray bottle and you're golden for most of your wardrobe
Have you tried using travel sized irons and small ironing boards? To me they're a total pain and not worth the negligible space you'll save, especially if its something you're using everyday. I upgraded from a small black and decker mini iron and ironing on the top of my bed to a full size ironing board from target for $15, this ironing board hanger, and this iron, and its up there in the top 10 upgrades I've made. I just hang it on the back of my laundry room door and it is out of sight.
I'm a man but have switched recently to Charles Tyrwhitt(http://www.ctshirts.com/womenswear?q=usddefault|||||||||||||||) , while more expensive than Macys these shirts are very well made and hold up great. Also give up on non-iron, I've found that they just don't hold up well. I use a steamer http://amzn.com/B000BQRD0I or wrinkle spray http://amzn.com/B008BCQB6G since I hate to iron.
http://www.ctshirts.com/womenswear?q=usddefault|||||||||||||||
Clothes steamer! Come on, you'd no doubt look better with non wrinkly clothes.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0006V875S/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/189-8480320-8350567
One of these things. On a side note, if anyone has one of these let me know how it is.
It's exactly what it sounds like. Something like this
https://www.amazon.com/Steamfast-SF-407-Fabric-Steamer/dp/B000BQRD0I/ref=zg_bs_510248_10?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ZZE2GK97VM0SZRHX1BZW
No. This is a steamer.
Yep. I had one (I can't remember the brand, but it looks exactly like this Steamfast on Amazon) and it sucked. It's too top heavy, so any little jostle will almost tip it over, the water container leaked and was designed terribly, and it didn't work nearly as well as I thought it would. I've been told that if you want a legit one, buy an industrial one that they use in clothing retail stores. I have yet to do this. Just go into a nicer store and ask them if/what steamer they use.
QEES Fitness Four Finger Gloves with Enhanced Silicone Grip Palm for Men/Women for Yoga, Pull-ups, Weightlifting ST04 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B075WQPB9F/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Sf5XBb25RT2GA
Would probably be the most useful
Prym Finger Guards Silicone https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0088XX9DQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Gg5XBbMJXYR1F
Could work if you use your finger tips more
http://www.amazon.com/Dritz-Clothing-Care-82444-Silicone/dp/B00557210U
It works in my reef tank and my PC.
Post #2:
Preparation:
getting the supplies
Agar agar powder. [US](https://www.amazon.com/Telephone-Product-Thailand-Powder-Ounce/dp/B01KMHY2OU/) [Europe](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Special-Ingredients-Premium-Gelatine-European/dp/B00EZMPMNE)
Always start with agar! And don't throw old fully colonized plates out. Some contaminants (e.g. mycogone, AKA wet bubble disease will only show up after full colonization (white blobs oozing yellow/orange fluid). and that one (mycogone) will fck up your grow hard, been there done that...
Light malt extract. [US](https://www.amazon.com/Organic-Light-Dried-Malt-Extract/dp/B007XYGBXQ/) [Europe](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Balliihoo-Light-Spraymalt-1Kg-Bag/dp/B0153BASSY/)
Containers for no pour agar (Pasty Plates). [US](https://www.amazon.com/Glad-Food-Storage-Containers-Round/dp/B000WGBMMM/) [Europe](https://www.flaschenbauer.de/einmachglaeser/sturzglaeser/sturzglas-225-ml-to-82) (maybe use Google translate on that site). Also if you are in North America there are Glad mini rounds, they are used in the original Pasty Plate tek. They also have [430ml jars](https://www.flaschenbauer.de/einmachglaeser/sturzglaeser/sturzglas-430-ml-to-82) suitable as substrate containers
A pressure cooker. Good ones are a b**ch to find in Europe. I wouldn't buy [that one](https://www.ebay.de/itm/Pressure-cooker-17L-Stainless-steel-Made-In-Turkey-Largest-Size/133128864948) or similar constructed ones, they are complete s**t, build up next to no pressure and need ungodly amounts of water. I have two of them, but had to do some haphazard MacGyveresqe hacking to get them to sterilize properly, I'll bring that up later.
I also have a Fagor Alu 22 (22 liters, fits eleven quart bottles), but I think that model went out of production in 2017 without a replacement. IMHO the only sane option in Europe right now, would be to order a Presto from the US, they're ~80€ + 40€ shipping, so not that bad. [Presto 23 quart PC](https://www.amazon.com/Presto-Aluminum-23-Quart-Pressure-Canner/dp/B073NCFL2L/)
Also on US websites like shroomery, you'll always read something like "sterilize 90min @ 15 psi". Pressure cookers in Europe usually have no gauges and only go to 50-70 kPa (~7-10 psi). It isn't as bad as it sounds, since sterilization time isn't linear with pressure/temperature. I've found I can get away with 120 min sterilization time for grains, 75 min for PF sub and 30 min for agar.
Scalpel handle and blades. [US](https://www.amazon.com/100-Scalpel-Blades-One-Handle/dp/B01MPX3JTI/) [Europe](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Swann-Morton-Handle-5-10-Blades/dp/B004OIAVJY/)
(optional) inoculation loop. [US](https://www.amazon.com/OESS-Reusable-Inoculating-Inoculation-Bacterial/dp/B071DCS7TW) [Europe1](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Akozon-Inoculation-Inoculating-Microbiology-Laboratory/dp/B07KM7F8VH) [Europe2](https://www.amazon.co.uk/sourcingmap%C2%AE-Inoculating-Microbiology-Tissue-Culture/dp/B071X44DS4/)
Tyvek (for filtered lids). [US](https://www.amazon.com/Dupont-Tyvek-105gm-A5-Sheets/dp/B07418F31G/) [Europe](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tyvek-75gm-Bumper-pack-sheets/dp/B004EXTKSW/)
(optional) oster blender attachments used for PF slurry or LI. [China](https://www.ebay.com/itm/4-Head-Ice-Crushing-Crusher-Blade-Replacement-Part-For-Oster-Osterizer-Blender/182451440105)
3M Micropore tape (for filtered lids and monotub holes). [US](https://www.amazon.com/3M-1530-1-Micropore-Tape-Pack/dp/B0082A9FEM/) [Europe](https://www.amazon.co.uk/3M-Micropore-Surgical-First-Medical/dp/B01KYK2666/)
A spray bottle for soapy water. [US](https://www.amazon.com/Tolco-Bottle-Frosted-Assorted-Colors/dp/B000H88PCU/) [Europe](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Leifheit-72416-Laundry-Sprayer/dp/B0049PB11Y/)
Isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol), 70%. [US](https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Brand-Isopropyl-Antiseptic-Technical/dp/B07NFSFBXQ/) (dilute down to 70%, that percentage is best for sanitization [EU](https://www.amazon.co.uk/We-Can-Source-Ltd-Fingerprints/dp/B07PGB5X6Y/)
A rack to elevate your agar dishes while you do transfers, like these that come with microwave ovens (contaminants tend to collect on the SABs bottom).
A slightly wet towel to put the SAB on. Some people disagree on this, I use the towel to absorb the sprayed soap/water mix and not having that run off the table.
A clear box that's modified as a SAB. I use this one as a SAB, maybe they ship outside Germany. Anyway the manufacturer is kis.it (builds the monotub too), so I think they might be available elsewhere in Europe: https://www.obi.de/aufbewahrungsboxen/obi-allzweckbox-santos-transparent-oversize-140-l/p/3333341?template=PDP&box=box4
More clear boxes used to fruit bottles (basically a monotub, just with individual substrate containers). I use these as unmodded monos (no holes, no flipped lid, lids not latched): https://www.obi.de/aufbewahrungsboxen/obi-allzweckbox-cadiz-l-mit-4-rollen-transparent/p/1930387.
Butane torch [US](https://www.amazon.com/Multipurpose-MDee-Culinary-Refillable-Adjustable/dp/B07MNN2B43) [Europe](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kollea-Adjustable-Refillable-Blowtorch-Soldering/dp/B07QC1T6H5)
Bottles (can be wide mouth pint mason jars (US), quart Ziplock PP5 containers (US) or [these (which I use)](https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Round-Food-Containers-Plastic-Clear-Storage-Tubs-with-Lids-Deli-Pots-2oz-to-32oz/232308091965)
Well, kind of. More like:
EDIT: Forgot "Cleveland" steamer meant something else, doh!
Dedicated devices for clothes such as this that provide the steam more directly than your shower. I use mine in conjunction with the iron sometimes, but will even just hold the iron up vertically near the garment and have it produce steam.
It's definitely not as perfect as real ironing, but I've enjoyed doing it for a while, and it really doesn't take long at all. (BTW, the one I linked was just the first on Amazon, I have no idea if it is a good one or not. I bought my black and decker one a few years back)
http://www.amazon.com/Faultless-Starch-Hot-Iron-Cleaner/dp/B000LNRMH0
You're obviously doing it wrong - you should be using a steamer.
Why the home remedies? They sell soleplate cleaner. That 1oz tube will last you for years. Your edit talks of being thrifty and it's not like Rowentas are cheap irons. Probably don't need to replace unless you had a non-stick soleplate and scratched the heck out of it.
I think it was this one.
or just buy a steamer. I use this puppy
http://www.amazon.com/Steamfast-SF-407-Fabric-Steamer/dp/B000BQRD0I/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1381518826&sr=8-2&keywords=steamer
I started wearing a lot of button downs recently and invested in a clothing steamer http://www.amazon.com/SteamFast-SF-407-1500-Watt-Fabric-Steamer/dp/B000BQRD0I/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1373480026&sr=8-2&keywords=clothing+steamer
It's not a referral link or anything so don't worry about that...it's been a life saver for my shirts and I tend to get a few wears out of my shirts before I wash them. Great on pants/jeans to, to give them a nice "refresh". I suck at ironing plus I'm scared ill burn the house down by accident so this has been a nice quick go to way to get wrinkles out of shirts. Just make sure you use distilled water! It's not answering your question but I figured I'd shoot ya an alternative!
Jesus Christ please buy your mom an iron cleaning kit. This is disgusting. Link for the lazy.