Any One Like Ironing

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   \Brenda Scullyposted 13 years ago

   I know this is a boring topic, but I want to share my boredom while ironing, I want to know do any men iron... Why because we are women do we have to iron..

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      badcompany99posted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Just single men, tis the only reason for getting married !

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      guidebabaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I have to even if I don't want to. Therefore created a hub:
      
      http://hubpages.com/hub/How-to-Iron

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      Lady_Eposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Brenda, I promise you in a few years time, they would have invented a Robot that can Iron for you while you sit down and relax.

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   \Brenda Scullyposted 13 years ago

   I have been here for 2 months and only just worked out how to start a topic off....... poor me, but I do object to ironing, I hate it.  I used to pay a lady to come in and do it for me, but she moved away, now I have this enormous basket to face, it is not fair!!

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   cindyvineposted 13 years ago

   I hate ironing, when I iron there are brown imprints of the iron on the clothes that don't come off, and the creases are more and ironed in.  Here in China I have an ayi to iron.  In Africa I had a maid or my husband, he learnt how in the military.  In NZ I smoothed the clothes by hand when I took them off the wash line.

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   \Brenda Scullyposted 13 years ago

   Yes it is beneath us isn't..... I am going to get him to do it when he comes in...... I aint doing it...  does that person do all your housework, is it nice living in China?
   
   p.s. Men do come in handy for some things, I have to admit..

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   Uninvited Writerposted 13 years ago

   Ironing? what is that?
   
   I choose clothes that don't need ironing. I haven't ironed in years. That is one good thing about living alone

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      Everyday Miraclesposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Yup. Me too!

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   \Brenda Scullyposted 13 years ago

   that is a very good idea... living alone I mean.

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   cindyvineposted 13 years ago

   Yes, the ayi does all the housework.  The only time in my life I had to do housework was my 5 years in NZ!

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      blondepoetposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I am with Cindy I frankly cannot iron, I do not own a iron and I never will buy one, my body temperature smooths the lines

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   \Brenda Scullyposted 13 years ago

   that is not fair, are you rich, or just damn clever..... It is such a horrible thing to have to do, any kind housework, do you even get away without having to cook

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   LondonGirlposted 13 years ago

   My other half does all the ironing in this household.

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    \Brenda Scullyposted 13 years ago

    Well done you!!!!! So will mine wait for the shock when he gets in. I will probably have to teach him how to do it.....

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       LondonGirlposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       We have quite a bit of ironing, but OH does it all. He even starches court collars to a fare-thee-well (-:
       
       My mother irons all sorts of unnecessary things, in my view - sheets, duvet covers, pillow cases and tea-towels. But my Granny, her mother, ironed socks, T-shirts, and pants.

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          earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          No ironing, against my religion!

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    cindyvineposted 13 years ago

    No I cook, I love cooking, just hate washing dishes lol.  Am not rich, am poor as.  It's one of the advantages of the expat lifestyle.  I grew up on a farm with maids and gardeners, so never learnt how.  Cleaned an oven for the first time in NZ lol and never ever washed a window.

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    \Brenda Scullyposted 13 years ago

    wow sounds like a heavenly life to me...

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    cindyvineposted 13 years ago

    It's not too bad, I have to say, as I survey my kitchen stacked with dirty dishes waiting for the ayi tomorrow.

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    \Brenda Scullyposted 13 years ago

    what does ayi stand for =slave, put her on the next plane to Ireland.... why do I presume it is a she, just because she does housework?????

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    Feline Prophetposted 13 years ago

    I enjoy ironing clothes that are easy to get the creases out of...it's such a mindless task, it's kind of like therapy!

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    \Brenda Scullyposted 13 years ago

    Sometimes you can bang the iron down, and pretend it is somebody you are a bit angry with, then when folding clothes, be kinda rough with them, get all the aggression out, ya know what I mean.... still not heard from any male ironers yet...

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    Gods Gardenposted 13 years ago

    I can iron..and cook too! My mama taught me well

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    babedoll50posted 13 years ago

    Cant stand ironing, hate ironing, wont iron, ironing sucks,  I through my iron and ironing board out 10 years ago.  I told hubbie if he wants his stuff ironed he would have to hire someone.
    
    I take my clothes out of the dryer and hang them immediately sfter they are done.
    
    Did I mention I hate ironing?

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    Teresa McGurkposted 13 years ago

    No ironing.  Wrinkle-free clothing.  I live alone, and house-work in general is not an issue.

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       Uninvited Writerposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Ditto

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          alekhouseposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Double ditto.

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    cindyvineposted 13 years ago

    Ayi is just the Chinese for maid.  Not slave as I do pay her well.  She gets all the same holidays I do every year, all paid, all three months worth.  Did I mention before that if I add up all my holidays it comes to three months?

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       \Brenda Scullyposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       3months holiday, lucky you,lucky maid.....

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    Leta Sposted 13 years ago

    I iron my own clothes (gotta look crisp), but the boys and man I live with can iron their own things. 
    
    Most of the time, they don't!  Actually, the boys don't even like to change their sheets (gross).

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       badcompany99posted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Change what sheets ??

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    \Brenda Scullyposted 13 years ago

    should be able to get some help from your fans.........
       you could post us a picture of you ironing B.C.

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       badcompany99posted 13 years agoin reply to this

       I can't because in all honesty I have never ironed ever, jeeez do I look like a woman ?

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          \Brenda Scullyposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          I actually think I saw you last week in Belfast, did you have navy trousers on and they looked like they had been all screwed up in a ball ......... or do your daughters iron 4 u.

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    fortunerepposted 13 years ago

    If it needs ironing, 5 minutes in the dryer works for me, hate ironing, cooking, dishes, all the things mom taught me to do well.  I am on strike this week as a matter of fact.
    dori

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    cashmereposted 13 years ago

    Ironing is done by the laundry. regular clothes just get washed and folded.

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    \Brenda Scullyposted 13 years ago

    what do you mean cashmere by the laundry

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    \Brenda Scullyposted 13 years ago

    fortunerep......... i always shrink things in the dryer

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    diplessposted 13 years ago

    I hate Ironing, but my dad always use to do the family's ironing

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    Darknlovely3436posted 13 years ago

    It's not a boring topic, just yesterday l told my girlfriend
    how much l hate ironing, My children uniforms. Six white tops
    and four skirts every sunday.....so you're not alone...

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    Ivorwenposted 13 years ago

    I don't like ironing, but love the results... It is worth the trouble for a few items.  The rest I just put in the dryer for a few minutes, and shake out. 
    
    I like the way a steam iron works.  Ironing can be done without ever taking the garment off the hanger.

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    \Brenda Scullyposted 13 years ago

    yep once i get this back log out of the way, I will keep on top of it, or my husband will, he is ironing now yipeeeee.....

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    SweetiePieposted 13 years ago

    I buy outfits that look put together without needing to be ironed.  I simply wash most of my skirts, dresses, in pants in a cold cycle and hang to dry.  Shaking pants and dresses against a wall gets out most of the wrinkles.  Many of us gals do not iron .

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    \Brenda Scullyposted 13 years ago

    Every time I get the iron and ironing board out I think how are we still using these in this century..it does not seem to get easier.  A robot would be  nice

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    SweetiePieposted 13 years ago

    It just goes to show the prolific fear people used to have of robots and computers taking over human tasks never came to pass.  Personally I love to do my own shopping and laundry, and I would never want to have a robot do it for me!

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       Lady_Eposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Well, I guess its good exercise for your arms.........

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    moposanposted 13 years ago

    dont forget to switch off

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    \Brenda Scullyposted 13 years ago

    what about you moposan, who irons your smalls

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       moposanposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       I got selfpropelled solarpower iron

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    nyliramposted 13 years ago

    I like the others seldon iron, if ever, I do own an iron, as an ornament, I put my clothes in a dryer, and then while still hot fold them.
    My good clothes are all made from stuff that doesn't need ironing, I put some fabric softener in the water, and all the Towels etc. come out fluffy no need to iron, same with tee towels.
    Really good jersey I handwash and they dry with out wrinkles.
    But that being said I went to my friends house and she ws ironing knickers, bras the whole lot.
    Just making work is how I figure it.
    How are you Brenda?.

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    Pearldiverposted 13 years ago

    You can't beat wearing a freshly ironed shirt... so I enjoy doing my own ironing.  Guess it's all about how you are brought up.... & how much you think other people should run around after you..

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       LondonGirlposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       My other half does all the ironing, but I do all the washing of clothes, we share housework overall.

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    Beth100posted 13 years ago

    Always iron our clothes...they look crisp, fresh and top notch.  And yes, I happen to like ironing....

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       earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       I hate it with a vengeance. The only clothes I buy all come out of the tumble dryer lookin just fine!

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    wychicposted 13 years ago

    I don't mind ironing, but then again I generally wear jeans and a t-shirt that don't need ironing (hangers work wonders!) and so most of my ironing is just quilting fabric. Of what does need ironed, my ex-Navy significant other does it all, he's used to being neat and orderly and prefers that it get done right .

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    Charia Samherposted 13 years ago

    When I was still working, I do ironing once a week. I am a full time mom for two years now and I barely remember the last time I did that thing.

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    \Brenda Scullyposted 13 years ago

    lots of help and advice here, I am taking it all in....

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    Lisa HWposted 13 years ago

    I only iron if I'm going somewhere that requires it in clothes that require it.   I hate it because I'm a left-handed ironer, and there's the whole cord situation.  (I know there are left-handed irons, but I've never been bothered looking for one.)  The other thing is I'm a perfectionist, but that doesn't go well with also being a person who really doesn't want to burn my fingers.  It just makes for a tension-filled experience, always watching out not to put the hot iron on the wandering cord.

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    \Brenda Scullyposted 13 years ago

    I have seen on here on someones hub an iron with no cord, it is going to change my life, check it out guidebaba, wrote a hub all about ironing...

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    frogdroppingposted 13 years ago

    I happen to enjoy ironing. I wouldn't wear something that wasn't ironed. I may have wild and messy hair but my clothes don't match ...

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    Lisa HWposted 13 years ago

    For ages I've always thought, "I'm going to get either a cordless iron or one for left-handed people."  Instead, I've had a total of two irons over the course of my adult life.   They're not expensive.  I don't know why I just don't buy one that's easier.  I guess I just don't go down the aisles where irons are sold - maybe...

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    \Brenda Scullyposted 13 years ago

    get yourself down that isle Lisa change your life, be liberated.............  or order one on line.....

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       Lisa HWposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       I think I have some deep, psychological, thing holding me back from buying a new iron.  I shop up a storm online and off for all kinds of other things.      I seem to be developing a similar kind of "issue" with buying a new hair-dryer.  Mine went, and I just adjusted to not having one.  It's been years now.    Maybe I should keep your word, "liberating", in mind.  I think that would make buying an iron (and a hair-dryer) seem more urgent.    (Now, curling irons I'll buy even when I don't need them.)

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    \Brenda Scullyposted 13 years ago

    well since we women end up doing the horrible jobs, anything we buy to make the jobs easier for ourselves is liberating...

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    \Brenda Scullyposted 13 years ago

    i would say it does too.....

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    andromidaposted 13 years ago

    I like ironing -kind of exercise.

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       Lisa HWposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       When my son (now grown) was eleven he started to like the idea of getting up really early for school, ironing his clothes, and (I guess) kind of feeling grown up and "responsible".  It was his idea, and not mine; so I let him iron his shirt and pants each day.  He really seemed to enjoy it.  "Strange," I thought.  His ironing phase ended once he got to high school, but to this day he's still more likely to iron than his younger brother or sister are.   

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       blondepoetposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       How much do you charge per hour?

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    \Brenda Scullyposted 13 years ago

    would you like a job then?????

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       andromidaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Nope.

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