“If you have a blouse or dress made of a very fine material, put it on a hanger, hold it up and just use the jets of steam on it, you'll see the creases drop out instantly.”

“It’s best to hang or immediately fold your items if you're ironing more than one, so that they don’t wrinkle again while you're busy. Have some hangers available and a chair or rack to put them on.”

“When you’re drying cotton shirts ready for ironing, make sure you iron them when they’re still damp. Don’t leave them for more than 36 hours as they’ll dry out.”

“To prevent collars, cuffs, and hems from puckering, iron them on the ‘wrong’ side first.”

“If you’re not a fan of ironing then carefully select an item of your partner’s clothing, burn it with your iron and hey presto! You’ll never be trusted to iron anything again!”