What is ironing?
Q: What is ironing?
A: Ironing is the process of removing creases from clothes after they have been washed and dried using a tool called an "iron."
Q: What is an iron?
A: An iron is a tool used to iron clothes that is heated and has a flat surface to remove wrinkles.
Q: Why is it called an iron?
A: It is called an iron because in past centuries it was made of iron, a type of metal.
Q: How is an iron heated?
A: In the past, an iron was heated by putting it on a fire. However, nowadays, electricity is used to warm the iron.
Q: Can water be used when ironing clothes?
A: Yes, the user can put water inside the iron, which becomes steam and is used to help remove wrinkles.
Q: Is it easier to iron clothes when they are damp?
A: Yes, usually clothes are easier to iron when they are still slightly damp. However, it depends on their material.
Q: How is ironing usually done?
A: Ironing is usually done on a padded ironing board. The clothes to be ironed are put on the board, and the iron is pushed carefully along the cloth to get all the wrinkles out.
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