Ironing

1. Check the soleplate of the iron to ensure that it's clean. If it isn't make sure the iron is cool and not switched on and clean with a damp cloth.
2. Begin with one of the sleeves. Begin ironing in the middle of the sleeve from the centre outwards, otherwise light creases will be pressed into the material.
3. Only iron the folds at the end. If you are using a sleeve board, pull the sleeve over it and iron it even and smooth.
4. Iron a single-button cuff with the buttons facing upward. A double cuff has to be treated differently. Unfold the cuff and iron it completely smooth. Then fold it to desired shape and iron in the folds. Fold the cuffs in the middle and iron the fold in so that the buttonholes lie flat on top of each other.
5. Place the back of the shirt with the inside down on the ironing board. Pull the shirt tight and iron it smooth ensuring that you iron the back pleat evenly. Place the back pleat on the edge of the ironing board so that it runs parallel to one side. Hold the shirt tight while you iron in the pleat. Repeat the whole procedure from the other side.
6. Iron the collar from the tips so that no creases in the material are left on the outside. This is particularly important with soft button-down collars. Turn the collar over and iron it on the inside. Now insert the collar stiffeners into the collar and turn it over.

NB. Always follow the garment care label carefully.