OT - Ironing

On Aug 13, 11:42*pm, "Cindy Schmidt" wrote:
Quick question -

I am working with some really silky fabrics and they are really full of
static when ironing. *Do you think it would be ok to spray my ironing board
with Static Guard and then continue ironing?

--
Cindy from GA
(but wants to be in MO)

Have you tried just using a 'press cloth'. Can buy them specifically
purposed but essentially just a thin piece of cotton to place over the
piece you are ironing. Cuts down on the 'shinies' and I would think
would take care of the static issue as well. I used to use them all
the time when I ironed on a daily basis for work. Hate the thoughts
of having to do that again!

Kim in NJ

Toss the fabric in your dryer with a softener sheet for a few minutes???

Leslie & The Furbabies in MO.

"Cindy Schmidt" wrote in message
...
Quick question -

I am working with some really silky fabrics and they are really full of
static when ironing. Do you think it would be ok to spray my ironing
board with Static Guard and then continue ironing?

--
Cindy from GA
(but wants to be in MO)

I'd hesitate to spray the ironing board cover with anything. I know it's
'possible' to wash the cover but never heard of anybody actually doing such
a thing. We used to prevent static cling by rubbing our hose with clothes
dryer sheets. It kept our skirts from twisting and crawling. What about
rubbing the ironing board cover with one of them? Might help. Do let us
know how this goes. Polly

"AuntK" wrote in message
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On Aug 13, 11:42 pm, "Cindy Schmidt" wrote:
Quick question -

I am working with some really silky fabrics and they are really full of
static when ironing. Do you think it would be ok to spray my ironing board
with Static Guard and then continue ironing?

--
Cindy from GA
(but wants to be in MO)

Have you tried just using a 'press cloth'. Can buy them specifically
purposed but essentially just a thin piece of cotton to place over the
piece you are ironing. Cuts down on the 'shinies' and I would think
would take care of the static issue as well. I used to use them all
the time when I ironed on a daily basis for work. Hate the thoughts
of having to do that again!

Kim in NJ

Brilliant, Leslie. I'll bet that will work. Polly

"Leslie& The Furbabies in MO."
Toss the fabric in your dryer with a softener sheet for a few minutes???

Washed? Nope. I just cook mine until they are a delicious golden brown.
Polly

"Cindy Schmidt"
You've never washed your ironing board cover? Really? I have on many
occasions. Guess this will be a new top of discussion. How many of you
have washed your covers?????

"Polly Esther" I'd hesitate to spray the ironing board cover with
anything. I know it's
'possible' to wash the cover but never heard of anybody actually doing
such a thing. We used to prevent static cling by rubbing our hose with
clothes dryer sheets. It kept our skirts from twisting and crawling.
What about rubbing the ironing board cover with one of them? Might help.
Do let us know how this goes. Polly

Quick question -

I am working with some really silky fabrics and they are really full of
static when ironing. Do you think it would be ok to spray my ironing board
with Static Guard and then continue ironing?

--
Cindy from GA
(but wants to be in MO)

No I haven't thought of that but am in kind of a hurry right now. I am on a
huge deadline with this fabric since it was sent to me late, I got a very,
very late start on these things and now I'm going crazy.

--
Cindy from GA
(but wants to be in MO)

"AuntK" wrote in message
...
On Aug 13, 11:42 pm, "Cindy Schmidt" wrote:
Quick question -

I am working with some really silky fabrics and they are really full of
static when ironing. Do you think it would be ok to spray my ironing
board
with Static Guard and then continue ironing?

--
Cindy from GA
(but wants to be in MO)

Have you tried just using a 'press cloth'. Can buy them specifically
purposed but essentially just a thin piece of cotton to place over the
piece you are ironing. Cuts down on the 'shinies' and I would think
would take care of the static issue as well. I used to use them all
the time when I ironed on a daily basis for work. Hate the thoughts
of having to do that again!

Kim in NJ

You've never washed your ironing board cover? Really? I have on many
occasions. Guess this will be a new top of discussion. How many of you
have washed your covers?????

--
Cindy from GA
(but wants to be in MO)

"Polly Esther" wrote in message
...
I'd hesitate to spray the ironing board cover with anything. I know it's
'possible' to wash the cover but never heard of anybody actually doing
such a thing. We used to prevent static cling by rubbing our hose with
clothes dryer sheets. It kept our skirts from twisting and crawling.
What about rubbing the ironing board cover with one of them? Might help.
Do let us know how this goes. Polly

"AuntK" wrote in message
...
On Aug 13, 11:42 pm, "Cindy Schmidt" wrote:
Quick question -

I am working with some really silky fabrics and they are really full of
static when ironing. Do you think it would be ok to spray my ironing
board
with Static Guard and then continue ironing?

--
Cindy from GA
(but wants to be in MO)

Have you tried just using a 'press cloth'. Can buy them specifically
purposed but essentially just a thin piece of cotton to place over the
piece you are ironing. Cuts down on the 'shinies' and I would think
would take care of the static issue as well. I used to use them all
the time when I ironed on a daily basis for work. Hate the thoughts
of having to do that again!

Kim in NJ

"Polly Esther" wrote in message
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Washed? Nope. I just cook mine until they are a delicious golden brown.
Polly


LOL! I know what you mean. I've even used press cloths *under* quilt
blocks to try to save the cover a bit. Since I use a Big Board, it's a lot
of cover. I wore out the original cover last year and made a new one out of
heavy cotton duck. It's now partially cooked, despite my best efforts.

Oh, and I have washed ironing board covers!

Iris

Since I cover my ironing board with the silvery stuff, I just wipe it off
with a damp cloth if I think it really needs it - rarely happens! :-)

Donna in Idaho

"Cindy Schmidt" wrote in message
...
You've never washed your ironing board cover? Really? I have on many
occasions. Guess this will be a new top of discussion. How many of you
have washed your covers?????

--
Cindy from GA
(but wants to be in MO)

"Polly Esther" wrote in message
...
I'd hesitate to spray the ironing board cover with anything. I know it's
'possible' to wash the cover but never heard of anybody actually doing
such a thing. We used to prevent static cling by rubbing our hose with
clothes dryer sheets. It kept our skirts from twisting and crawling.
What about rubbing the ironing board cover with one of them? Might help.
Do let us know how this goes. Polly

"AuntK" wrote in message
...
On Aug 13, 11:42 pm, "Cindy Schmidt" wrote:
Quick question -

I am working with some really silky fabrics and they are really full of
static when ironing. Do you think it would be ok to spray my ironing
board
with Static Guard and then continue ironing?

--
Cindy from GA
(but wants to be in MO)

Have you tried just using a 'press cloth'. Can buy them specifically
purposed but essentially just a thin piece of cotton to place over the
piece you are ironing. Cuts down on the 'shinies' and I would think
would take care of the static issue as well. I used to use them all
the time when I ironed on a daily basis for work. Hate the thoughts
of having to do that again!

Kim in NJ


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