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UK Men Iron More Often Than Women

UK Men Iron More Often Than Women

This headline may come as a shocker to some, but it is absolutely true. In 2020, a survey, reported by The Daily Mail established that 52% of British men do most of the ironing at home.

 

The percentage is almost equally spread across different regions of the country. The only places where women still do the majority of ironing according to the survey are Wales and the North West of England. The highest percentage of men who iron regularly is reported in Yorkshire and Humberside. That's a whopping 60%. The capital records 54% and here in the West Midlands, 52% of men seem to be taking ownership of the ironing.

 

What could be the reason for this trend?

 

One of the most likely and admirable reasons why the survey shows such encouraging results is minimising the impact of gender-biased roles. British men have been taking positive steps towards sharing household duties over the past decades. In comparison, just 43% of American men reported in a similar survey that they iron their own shirts. 57% of them not only avoid doing it, but also don’t know how to.

 

Another reason why UK men iron more often may be related to the professional roles they take. While a full suit and tie are not compulsory for a number of office jobs, a neatly looking shirt is a must for quite a few of them. Also, women’s professional clothing is more flexible in terms of style and fabrics. Many of the office dresses and tops are now made from materials that don’t crease during washing.

 

Why is Ironing Important?

 

Ironing your clothes is not just about their appearance. It also contributes to how they feel when you put them on. But the most important reason why you should have your clothes ironed has a lot to do with your physical health. Many bacteria and viruses remain on fabrics after washing, especially if washed on low temperature. Ironing, however, ensures germs are completely eliminated. It is also very beneficial for people with allergies to chemicals or pollen.

 

What if No One Has the Time to Do the Ironing?

 

In today’s world, it is a very common scenario for both persons in a couple to work full time and have extremely busy schedules. So, essentially, no one has the time to do the ironing. If that’s your case, we have a solution.

 

Bredon Hill Cleaning Services offers a comprehensive, flexible and very convenient laundry and ironing service. We can arrange a pick-up from your address and once the work is done, deliver back to your doorstep, just 48 hours later. Alternatively, if it makes it easier for you, you can drop the load at our office and collect it all washed, ironed and neatly folded in 2 days. We cover a variety of areas in the Tewkesbury and Wychavon districts. If you are unsure whether this includes your postcode, contact us and we will let you know how we can help.

 

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More Benefits of Ironing You Should Think About

More Benefits of Ironing You Should Think About

Now that most of us are back to working from home you probably bother less whether your clothes are neatly ironed. We get that, but apart from professional appearance, ironing brings a lot more benefits you may be overlooking.

 

Killing Bacteria and Germs

 

Ironing is the best natural germ killer on fabrics. The high temperature eliminates bacteria, its spores, dust mites and common allergens. In times of a global pandemic, an extra layer of harmless protection for your health is always welcome.

 

Making Your Clothes Feel Better

 

Ironing your clothes brings out the softness of most fabrics. Ironed clothes feel more comfortable and pleasant to your body. Shirts have that silky touch after being pressed and winter sweaters become ever so cosy.

 

Fixing Shrinkage

 

Mistakes do happen in the washing machine. And although not all of them are fixable, some shrinkage disasters could be rectified with a good old iron and the right technique.

 

Eliminating Bad Smells

 

There’s nothing more disappointing than freshly washed clothes that smell disgusting. The reasons for bad odours on fabrics can be many. Sometimes it's due to your drying method - drying clothes indoors or placing them on radiators is not a good idea. Other times, bad smells are simply due to overuse of detergent. Weird, but true! Luckily, ironing could fix that most of the time. Your clothes are not just smooth and soft, but also smell fresh.

 

Better Sleep

 

If you have your bed linen ironed you are in for a treat. First of all, your bed sheets are naturally disinfected. Second, they have this smooth and relaxing touch to your skin. Last but not least, the steam from ironing purifies the fabric, which helps people (especially those prone to allergies) breather easier when in bed. Ultimately, that improves the quality of your sleep!

 

A Good-looking Shirt is Still a Necessity

 

Although most corporate positions are now based at home, some Zoom meetings still require professional attire. You may be wearing your sweatpants below the desk, but you will need a crisp, freshly ironed shirt to charm the camera and those watching on the other side.

 

Outsourcing Saves Time

 

Staying at home doesn’t lighten up the schedule much. Most of us still have a very challenging and busy lifestyle. Household chores often get pushed down on the list of priority and ironing doesn’t even make the list sometimes. Given all the health and feel-good benefits it brings, we firmly believe there has to be a way to get it done. The best solution is outsourcing.

 

At Bredon Hill Cleaning Services we have been helping our clients with their laundry and ironing without a break even when the first lockdown happened. Our service is designed to fit around your schedule and ease the stress of everyday life. We operate with a collection and drop off service depending on our client’s needs. If you are going shopping you can drive by the office and leave your laundry or items for ironing and get them all clean and pressed in 48 hours. If you have no time at all, we will come collect everything from you, work our magic and drop it back at your door a couple of days later.

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Why Should You Use Professional Laundry and Ironing Services

How often do you do laundry at home? A couple of times a week would be our best best. That’s of course if you don’t have more than one child… Then the frequency increases proportionately. But what if you could spare yourself all that trouble and had your clothes always clean, fresh and diligently ironed? You can! That’s exactly why you should use professional laundry and ironing services. Plus a few other reasons...

Save Time

Clearly, the biggest benefit of booking your professional laundry and ironing service would be to save time. Whether you are a professional, working long hours or a busy mom, who has to juggle too many plates, you probably find it hard to do it all. It’s important to spend some time just for yourself - relax, read a book, watch a movie. Delegating the laundry and ironing to a professional company will help you get that time. Normally, you will have your clothes and linen collected from your home and returned clean and ironed within 24 hours.

Eliminate Two Chores

Sorting out the dirty clothes, washing and drying them is just one chore. Ironing is entirely different. And while the former probably doesn’t take that long to get done, it does require you to plan around the stages of doing the laundry. If you have already decided to outsource ironing, it makes a lot of sense to add the laundry to it. Think about it all you have to do is get the dirty clothes ready in a bag and hand them to the professional who comes to pick up. Then you have 24 hours to do things that make you happy or move on to other tasks that require your attention. Just like that you’ve completely eliminated 2 chores and the worry that you won’t have what to wear.

Have Your Clothes Always Looking Perfect

A successful person should always look presentable. Do you know that most executives use professional laundry and ironing services. That’s because it is a time-saving, efficient and reliable solution to a domestic problem. Not only would your clothes be clean and smooth, but they will always smell fresh and look as if you just bought them from the shop.

Avoid Involuntary Damage

It happens to the best of housewives sometimes! It takes only one red sock misfortunately slipped into the washing machine to make an entire luxury collection of white shirts pink. Or just one more involuntary switch to put the wrong programme on, set the wrong temperature or spin speed. The results are usually ruined clothes. Not to mention the accidents that destroy beautiful pieces of clothing during ironing. You don’t need that kind of stress in your life. That’s exactly why there are professional laundry and ironing services. They help you avoid accidental damage and perhaps some minor injuries.

Be Comfortable in Your Clothing

Nice-looking clothes make you feel more confident. They also make others look at you in a more positive way. Aside from the psychological effects of professionally washed and pressed clothes, there are some pretty good benefits manifesting on physical level. First - your sense of smell is satisfied. Your clothes smell fantastic and you even forget to spray some perfume. Health-wise, ironed clothes are great for people with weak immune system, allergies or asthma because the hot iron kills germs and purifies the fabric. Your sense of touch is also at a point of bliss. Your clothes feel so soft and cosy you can spend the whole day in them without feeling an ounce of discomfort.

 

Have you used a professional laundry and ironing service before? If not, there’s no better time than now. Book your collection with us and enjoy peace of mind, freedom and perfectly cleaned and pressed clothes.

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