IRONING IS FUN
1. I (use) (do not use) an adjustable ironing Board at home. If I do, I adjust it to the height that just clears my knees easily as I sit in a comfortable chair. Yes No
2. There are three kinds of irons usually used—dry iron, steam iron or a combination steam or dry iron. I use a —— iron.
3. I (have) (do not have) the instruction book. (If you do, read about the iron.) I know the iron's parts by their correct names. They are——.
4. I disconnect the iron if I leave it even for only a minute. This is a safety measure as fires have been known to start from irons left connected. Yes No
5. I take hold of the plug—not the cord—when disconnecting the iron. Yes No
6. I wait until the iron is cold before wrapping the cord around the handle and storing the iron because——.
7. Most irons have a thermostatic control. The iron I am using has settings for——.
8. The purpose of the thermostat is——.
9. These fabrics need high temperature.——
These fabrics need medium temperature.——
These fabrics need low temperature.——
10. These fabrics need sprinkling.——
11. The heat and smoothness of the sole plate smoothes the wrinkles. Pushing down on the handle or moving the iron rapidly only makes ironing hard work. I will iron slowly and steadily arranging and moving the garment with the left hand while guiding the iron with the right hand. (Or the other way for the left handed.) Yes No
12. I have watched an experienced person iron. Yes No
13. I have practiced on handkerchiefs, napkins and pillow cases.
14. Here is my record of ironing for one month
Month____________
Your Name _____________________
Date I have ironed:
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