- To iron pleated skirts, clip the bottom with clothing pegs.
- Sprinkle and rub the base of the iron with talcum powder (while it’s still cold, of course) to avoid silky fabrics sticking to the iron. Alternatively, place a thin towel or handkerchief between the iron and the fabrics.
- Fill a spray bottle with water and use it on cotton or linen before ironing to smoothen out creases.