any tips on making ironing faster...

[cookiemonstress]

apart from not doing it!

Am not a manic ironer but there is a certain amount of things that have to be ironed (shirts, work stuff and a few bits for dc). I can't bear it and was wondering if there was any way to make it quicker (do more expensive irons do this?) or more enjoyable..

If you iron when the clothes are still a bit damp they iron easier. If not, use a water spray or spray starch.

I don't think anything is ever going to make it more enjoyable

Put theradio on or some good music. Do it straight away. That way pain lasts for ashort period of time rather than thought of it niggling you for days.

Get yourself a steam generator iron! It really does halve the time taken to iron things because for the most part, you only need to iron on one side, even for jeans. I was astounded at how much faster the pile reduces.

Fold things up neatly when you take them down from the washing line or take them out the dryer. Put them into a neat pile in the wash basket until you are ready to iron. It's amazing how the weight of the clothes themselves helps to reduce the amount of ironing required.

dry things on hangers

or do 20min a nigth in front of the tv

never ever let it build up

I iron whilst watching a DVD.

Agree with suedonim. I love mine. Expensive to pay out for at first, but so much quicker and easier in the long term.

Thanks for tips! Do fancy one of those irons but need to tackle faulty hoover situation before. Also wondering whether have storage room..they seem pretty hefty!.. my mil folds wet washing direct from the machine and leaves it in a pile for 30 mins before hanging out and it comes out better than my ironing. But she seems to have a knack for this and I can't seem to do it!

i second pretty bird. give the items a good shake before you hang them on the line and then fold them as you take them off the line.

I've used an ironing press now for a good few years, they beat any iron hands down for speed and and a good 'ironed look'. it literally takes me half the time using a press.

I do at least 2 loads of washing each day and iron it as soon as it comes off the line/ out of drier. I know if I let a pile mount up I would not do it so 'little and often' works better for me.

steam generator iron

i hate hate hate ironing but i find a water spray works wonders on creases

Can anyone recommend a good steam generator iron? I have been thinking about one for ages but with all the choice was worried about spending money on one and it not being the 'right' one!