4. Ask about the kind of fabric each piece of clothing is—cotton, linen, silk, nylon, etc.—and why the iron should be at high heat for some, cooler for others.
5. Set the thermostat for the amount of heat needed, and with an older person watching you, iron some handkerchiefs, napkins, bath towels, and a pair of play shorts or blue jeans.
6. During a month iron some of these articles for your family, keeping a record of how many you do and what they were.
7. Take care of your iron. Be responsible for storing it.
| Date | No. Aricles Ironed | Type of Article | Stored Iron Properly (check) |
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