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  "title": "Ironing shirts and trousers without shiny marks",
  "description": "Learn about ironing shirts and trousers: read labels, prepare the surface and avoid shine. Check SPG pressing turnaround by item or by weight.",
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  "published": "2021-02-21T06:18:14.000Z",
  "updated": "2026-10-01T13:45:00.000Z",
  "summary": "Ironing shirts and trousers without marks starts with the label, a clean soleplate and a stable surface. Choose heat for the garment, not simply because the fabric looks like cotton.",
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      "question": "Can I steam every garment?",
      "answer": "No. Check the care label and iron instructions; some materials or finishes have restrictions."
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      "question": "How can I avoid shine on dark trousers?",
      "answer": "Avoid repeated heavy pressure and excessive heat. Follow the label, test discreetly and use protection appropriate to the fabric."
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  "markdown": "---\ntitle: \"Ironing shirts and trousers without shiny marks\"\ndescription: \"Learn about ironing shirts and trousers: read labels, prepare the surface and avoid shine. Check SPG pressing turnaround by item or by weight.\"\ncanonical: \"https://spalatoria-germana.ro/en/blog/ironing-shirts-and-trousers\"\nlanguage: \"en\"\npublished: \"2021-02-21T06:18:14.000Z\"\nupdated: \"2026-10-01T13:45:00.000Z\"\n---\n\n# Ironing shirts and trousers without shiny marks\n\nLearn about ironing shirts and trousers: read labels, prepare the surface and avoid shine. Check SPG pressing turnaround by item or by weight.\n\n## In brief\n\nIroning shirts and trousers without marks starts with the label, a clean soleplate and a stable surface. Choose heat for the garment, not simply because the fabric looks like cotton.\n\n## Prepare before heating\n\nCheck the [ironing symbol](https://spalatoria-germana.ro/en/blog/laundry-care-symbols), stains and trims. Do not press a stain hoping it will disappear. Inspect the soleplate and follow the appliance instructions for water and steam. Use a secure board and position the cable so it cannot pull the iron down.\n\n## Work around a shirt\n\nStart with collar and cuffs, then sleeves, shoulders and larger panels. Spread one area at a time and avoid trapping folds underneath. Do not press directly over buttons or decorations. Where permitted, use suitable protection and test discreetly.\n\n## Trousers and creases\n\nLay trousers flat without twisting the seams. Follow an existing crease only where the design includes one; not every pair needs a pressed crease. For shine-sensitive fabrics, avoid heavy pressure and use the recommended protection. Consider professional finishing for a [suit](https://spalatoria-germana.ro/en/blog/cleaning-a-suit).\n\n## Choosing SPG pressing\n\nTurnaround is **48–72 hours by item** or **3–5 business days by weight**. Review [the pressing service](https://spalatoria-germana.ro/en/services/ironing) and [prices](https://spalatoria-germana.ro/en/pricing/ironing). Steam is not presented as a guarantee of sterilisation or complete microorganism removal.\n\n## Frequently asked questions\n\n### Can I steam every garment?\n\nNo. Check the care label and iron instructions; some materials or finishes have restrictions.\n\n### How can I avoid shine on dark trousers?\n\nAvoid repeated heavy pressure and excessive heat. Follow the label, test discreetly and use protection appropriate to the fabric.\n"
}