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An Iron works by heating the fibres of the cloth to above 100 degrees Celsius. As water boils at 100 degrees Celsius, it is impossible to get the fibres of the cloth to above 100 degrees Celsius when they are wet and therefore wet clothes can not be ironed effectively.
You may note that some Irons use steam. In this case the steam is above 100 degrees Celsius and the sole plate of the iron is even hotter. The steam aids the ironing process by 1) taking the heat into the fibres and 2) softening the fibres so that they can be flattened more easily.
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Why do steam rises from the wet cloths when they are ironed?
the iron is so hot it is making the moisture in the clothes evaporate at a high speed and it produces condensation (steam)
How do clothes shrink?
Clothes shrink when the fibers get wet they shrivel up. Hot water will leave the fibers wet making you clothes shrink.
Why was the clothes iron invented?
to get the wrinkles out of your clothes
Why was iron clothes invented?
If you mean a suit of armor, it was invented to protect the wearer from enemy weapons. If you mean the clothes iron, it was invented to smooth out wrinkles after the clothes were washed.
Is drying wet clothes a physical change?
Yes
Why wet clothes dry up when iron?
The extreme heat from the iron heats up the water in the clothes to the point where the water just begins to evaporate from the clothes
Why wet clothes are not ironed?
The affect of the iron wont be there. How about you try to get a old t-shirt and try it.
Why handkerchief dries when ironed?
Why a wet handkerchief dries up when iron.
Remove ink stain from wet clothes?
how do i remove ink stains from wet clothes
When was Clothes iron created?
Clothes iron was created in 1882.
Are wet clothes that freeze and get ice on them ruined?
Yes. If they are damp, they freeze. The good news is that when they freeze, they are easier to iron. Just sprinkle the clothes, freeze them overnight, and have a breeze ironing them. 1950's trick to ease laundry day.
Why do steam rises from the wet cloths when they are ironed?
the iron is so hot it is making the moisture in the clothes evaporate at a high speed and it produces condensation (steam)
Why was the clothes dryer invented?
to dry clothes when they are wet
How do clothes shrink?
Clothes shrink when the fibers get wet they shrivel up. Hot water will leave the fibers wet making you clothes shrink.
What did they use to iron the clothes?
An iron.
Why do you get so cold if your clothes are wet?
When You wear wet clothes, your body heat evapourates the water from the clothes by taking it from your body. this dries the clothes. Therefore it makes you feel colder :)
Is a wet/dry steamer flat iron really ok on wet hair?
A wet to dry flat iron is designed to use the steam that is created from wet hair.
