Throughout her career in the information technology field, Amita Vadlamudi has aided users of UNIX, VM/ESA Operating Systems, and secure transport FTP transmissions. At her house, Vadlamudi enjoys performing home maintenance, plumbing, and automobile repairs.

1. AMITA VADLAMUDI:
REDUCING THE COSTS
OF IRONING
By Amita Vadlamudi

2. Introduction
 Throughout her career in the information
technology field, Amita Vadlamudi has aided
users of UNIX, VM/ESA Operating
Systems, and secure transport FTP
transmissions. At her house, Vadlamudi enjoys
performing home maintenance, plumbing, and
automobile repairs.

3. Ironing
 While ironing may seem like a no brainer task
that does not cost much money, not following
proper procedures might indeed cost you in
ruined clothes and broken down irons.

4. Ironing Best Practices
 First and foremost, you need to know that different
fabrics need different temperature settings. If you
attempt to iron a silk blouse with the high
temperature setting, you will not only end up
burning the fabric, but also will be spending a lot
of time trying to clean the burned residue from the
soleplate. Check the garment’s tag to see what
material it is made of. Be sure to use low
temperature setting on silk, nylon and
polyester, medium setting on wool and rayon and
high setting on cotton and linen. To minimize shiny
glaze or other damage from improper heat, when
possible, iron from the reverse side of the
garment.

5. Conclusion
 It is important that you take care of the iron by
reading its instruction booklet and following the
manufacturer’s directions. To reduce mineral build
up and blocked soleplate vents, always use
distilled water and never well water. If using starch
while ironing, avoid spraying near the iron vents.
Spray the starch on the fabric away from the
iron, wait a few seconds for it to dry before
ironing. After each use, clean the iron using the
self-clean setting and following the manufacturer’s
instructions. Spending a few minutes taking care
of your iron will keep it functioning efficiently and
reduce the need to replace it often.