How to carry clothes to the ironing shop
Fold the clothes, stack them flat in a wide bag with a zip, and count them before you leave. A wide bag keeps freshly ironed clothes flat on the way home, and a zip protects them from dust.
Before you go
- Check pockets for money, pens and papers.
- Count the clothes, or take a photo of the pile on your phone.
- Put aside anything that needs special care, and tell the ironing shop about it.
Pack them in the right order
Put heavier clothes such as trousers and jeans at the bottom, and lighter shirts and sarees on top. Fold each piece once or twice, so the stack stays even.
Choose the right bag
A thin plastic bag creases clothes and can tear on the way. A good ironing bag has three things:
- A wide, flat base, so clothes don't get squashed into a corner
- A zip, to keep them covered on the road
- Long handles, so it's comfortable to carry
On the way back
Ask the ironing shop to stack the clothes flat in the bag, with the heaviest pieces at the bottom. Count them before you leave, then close the zip. At home, hang or put them away soon, so they stay crisp.
Our Foldable Iron Laundry Bag is made for this. It measures 42 × 30 × 32 cm, has a cotton lining and long handles, closes with a zip, and folds flat when you're not using it.
