• Replies 33 replies
  • Subscribers 45 subscribers
  • Views 415 views
  • Users 0 members are here
Options
Related
Hints and tips
  • To quote someone's message, first select/highlight the relevant text, and then use the Quote button that appears
  • To "mention" someone, type @ followed by the start of the forum name, and choose from the list; that person will get a notification of being mentioned

To iron or not to iron - that is the question

Marianne72

I used to iron far more when I was younger. I sometimes feel guilty because I rarely iron bedclothes - I don't know why as I'm the only one in the house! I usually iron tops and trousers but not household linens. A friend used to iron her underwear and even shoe laces! What do you think? Is it lazy not to, or is it foolish to worry about something so trivial? Does this represent dignity or wasting valuable life-time? 

Parents

  • I used to skip ironing bedclothes when I was single as there was little chance anyone would ever see them - they are not very creased as I hang them up to dry rather than tumble drying them.

    Jeans I don't normally bother with unless they look creased, gym t-shirts/shorts are a material that does not crease and I do iron shirts and cotton t-shirts.

    As a rule of thumb if other people will see it then I want to look presentable and will iron these items if they are creased.

    I guess it will depend on whether appearances are important to you - it is best to be yourself and own the self image.

Reply

  • I used to skip ironing bedclothes when I was single as there was little chance anyone would ever see them - they are not very creased as I hang them up to dry rather than tumble drying them.

    Jeans I don't normally bother with unless they look creased, gym t-shirts/shorts are a material that does not crease and I do iron shirts and cotton t-shirts.

    As a rule of thumb if other people will see it then I want to look presentable and will iron these items if they are creased.

    I guess it will depend on whether appearances are important to you - it is best to be yourself and own the self image.

Children
No Data