RWLewis2nd
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If everyone would be kind enough to give me your opinions and suggestions ...
Due to severe eczema, I wear long sleeve shirts all year. Most of my clothing is 100% cotton. I rarely have occasion to wear a suit or sport coat.
I have had many problems with local dry cleaners who "professionally" launder and press my clothing. Several of my shirts have been ruined with holes actually burned through. Of most concern to me is that I frequently receive pants back with the presses in another location than the previous time, showing double or even triple press lines. In addition, the cost of this was running about $400.00 per month. Therefore, I am considering buying both a steam ironing press and an iron to do my own clothing.
My thought is that I would have my wife launder my clothing at home, and I would simply hang each item of clothing on a hanger as it comes from the dryer, wrinkles and all. I would then press and/or iron each piece of clothing chosen for wear each day just before wearing it, basically choosing what to wear, turning on the press and iron before my shower, then pressing afterward.
I'm curious if anyone else does this, and wonder what problems you might forsee. I like Alexander Kabbaz's wash methods, but simply don't have the time to do it that way. I know this is a bit "off the wall", but I'd like to get your input before investing in a quality press and iron. Thanks!
Due to severe eczema, I wear long sleeve shirts all year. Most of my clothing is 100% cotton. I rarely have occasion to wear a suit or sport coat.
I have had many problems with local dry cleaners who "professionally" launder and press my clothing. Several of my shirts have been ruined with holes actually burned through. Of most concern to me is that I frequently receive pants back with the presses in another location than the previous time, showing double or even triple press lines. In addition, the cost of this was running about $400.00 per month. Therefore, I am considering buying both a steam ironing press and an iron to do my own clothing.
My thought is that I would have my wife launder my clothing at home, and I would simply hang each item of clothing on a hanger as it comes from the dryer, wrinkles and all. I would then press and/or iron each piece of clothing chosen for wear each day just before wearing it, basically choosing what to wear, turning on the press and iron before my shower, then pressing afterward.
I'm curious if anyone else does this, and wonder what problems you might forsee. I like Alexander Kabbaz's wash methods, but simply don't have the time to do it that way. I know this is a bit "off the wall", but I'd like to get your input before investing in a quality press and iron. Thanks!