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patriciaann71 Thu 07-Apr-16 13:14:16

Hi, can anyone tell me how I can remove shiny iron marks from black trousers please

Bellanonna Thu 07-Apr-16 13:28:35

I'm eagerly awaiting replies too !

wot Thu 07-Apr-16 13:32:53

Rub them with scrunched up kitchen foil I think I read once¬!

cornergran Thu 07-Apr-16 13:56:05

Depends what they are made of I think. I have resurrected some by steaming, others by washing again, some sadly I could never save. Will be looking out for the infallible fix!

Elegran Thu 07-Apr-16 14:18:25

Fine sandpaper? Very cautiously applied! and remember to use either a danp cloth or the steam setting next time.

Elegran Thu 07-Apr-16 14:21:44

They mark more when you iron over the extra thickness of a seam, even one on the other side of the leg. It might be better to iron them inside out.

specki4eyes Thu 07-Apr-16 16:14:28

Google your question. I've learned so much since I started doing this. For instance - an out of sync zip on a favourite coat got stuck up beside my neck. I thought I would have to spend the rest of my life in the coat or have it cut off me! But managed to force the zip down far enough to wriggle out and then checked on Google. Result? zip fixed, favourite coat restored to use!