The secrets of Ironing

 
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You will need an ironing board with a fitted cover,
a steam iron and a separate spray bottle.

Ironing boards

Ironing board should have
  •  an adjustable height and
  •  a changeable heat-reflecting fitted cover.
Ironing on a table
When you iron on a table, make sure that the surface resists heat (plastic sheet laminate or wood). You can pad it with an old blanket or felt and cover it with a fabric.

Other equipment

a  spray bottle vaatteiden kostuttamiseen ellei käytetä höyryraudan suihketta esikostutukseen.
an ironing cloth, for special protection or for pressing a textile
 fabric care products, such as starch, are used when it so requires, e.g. on the collar of a shirt .