| Extreme ironing is an activity which combines a | | | | As with any extreme sport, extreme ironing requires |
| household chore with the danger and spirit of an | | | | some safety considerations. If you are new to the |
| extreme sport. Allegedly invented in Britain, extreme | | | | sport then start off small and work your way up to |
| ironing helps you to keep fit whilst looking smart at the | | | | the more daring locations. |
| same time! | | | | It is worth familiarising yourself with the surface you |
| Part of the attraction and interest the media has | | | | are going to be ironing on and to wear padding, a |
| towards extreme ironing seems to centre on the issue | | | | helmet and suitable clothing, especially if you are |
| of whether it is really a sport or not, and the overall | | | | planning to iron on top of a rock, mountain or other |
| concept is widely considered to be lighthearted and | | | | risky location. |
| whimsical. The sport of extreme ironing involves taking | | | | If extreme ironing doesn't sound like your cup of tea, |
| your iron and ironing board to an out-of-the-ordinary | | | | then remember there are iron safety tips for the home |
| location where you then smooth out your garments | | | | as well. Purchasing an iron that automatically switches |
| and banish any unwanted creases and crinkles. | | | | off if it is not touched or handled for a number of |
| Some locations where such performances have taken | | | | minutes diminishes the risk of fire should it get knocked |
| place include a mountainside, a forest, in a canoe, whilst | | | | over, fall, overheat or malfunction. |
| skiing or snowboarding, underwater, whilst parachuting | | | | When you have finished using your iron, remember to |
| and under the ice cover of a lake. The performances | | | | stand it upright and let it cool down fully before putting |
| have been conducted by individuals as well as groups, | | | | it away. If you have a steam iron then empty out any |
| so you might even be able to cajole your friends into | | | | water remaining in the iron once you have finished. |
| joining you on extreme ironing expeditions. | | | | Also, wrap the flex around the base of the iron where |
| There are even world records for the 'sport' and on 10 | | | | there is a specially designed groove at the bottom. |
| January 2009, 128 divers broke the world record for | | | | Using your household appliances in a safe and |
| ironing underwater. | | | | responsible way can help to keep your home |
| Extreme ironing is continually branching off in different | | | | insurance premiums down as you are less likely to |
| ways, with bungee ironing being one of the latest thrills | | | | make a claim. When searching for home insurance |
| to be pursued. It has also inspired other forms of | | | | online make sure you compare quotes from different |
| unusual extreme activity, such as Extreme Cello | | | | providers to ensure you get the most for your money. |
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