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.
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
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
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Washed? Nope. I just cook mine until they are a delicious golden brown. Polly
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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?
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.
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?????
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
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Nope,not me! I never thought it was necessary - after all I only iron CLEAN clothes! LOL
ALlison
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