Choose the optimal time for ironing clothes
To save electricity while ironing clothes, it is advisable to choose off-peak hours, such as early morning, late afternoon, or late evening after 22 o’clock. During these time periods, the electricity cost is lower and the power supply is more stable, resulting in better performance of the ironing board. By following this practice, you can save electricity and prolong the lifespan of your equipment.
Select clothing items efficiently for ironing
- Iron multiple clothes at the same time to minimize energy consumption. Maintaining the ironing board at a high temperature requires less energy compared to heating it up from room temperature for each item.
- Sort clothes based on their material and iron clothes of the same material together in order to maintain a consistent temperature on the ironing board. Frequent adjustments of the temperature consume more energy and can reduce the lifespan of the ironing board.
- Avoid ironing damp clothes as the ironing board will need to use more energy to dry them before getting rid of wrinkles.
- Do not iron clothes in a cold room as it will affect the temperature of the ironing board and require more energy to heat it up.
- Clean the metal surface of the ironing board before use to ensure optimal heat transfer and contact with the clothes. This will make ironing faster and more energy-efficient.
By following these techniques, you can save on monthly electricity bills and contribute to energy conservation.
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