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Last Updated: Jul 2nd, 2008 - 21:15:22 |
(NAPSI)-Americans are ironing more than ever and have revealed their "ironing personalities" by exposing what they're pressing and what they're wearing or not wearing while ironing. The results may surprise you!
A recent survey found that Americans iron everything from puppets, pillowcases and pet paraphernalia to T-shirts, tennis shoes, term papers and towels. Additionally, in some homes, ironing boards have been replaced by such items as buckets, bathtubs, barstools and bleachers.
At least one resident from each city confessed to ironing in the buff. Respondents to the recent 15-city survey conducted by Rowenta, the garment care expert, fell into one of three "Ironing Personalities":
• Ironing Aficionado: A perpetual presser who irons a large variety of items, from boxers to socks to curtains;
• Peer Pressure Presser: An ironer who sticks to the basics, yet has a firm grasp on the importance of the task;
• Seasonal Steamer: An infrequent presser who dusts off the iron for special occasions, pressing only what's necessary.
What Type of Ironing
Personality Are You?
1. Do you enjoy ironing?
• A lot-30
• From time to time-20
• If I really need to-10
• Not at all-0
2. How often do you iron?
• Every day- 30
• A few times a week-25
• Once a week-20
• A few times a month-15
• Once a month-10
• Less than once a month-5
3. How many items do you typically iron in one session?
• More than 10-30
• Five to 10-25
• Two to five-20
• One-15
4. How long is your typical ironing session?
• Over one hour-30
• 31-60 minutes-25
• 16-30 minutes-20
• 10-15 minutes-15
• Less than 10 minutes-10
5. Have you ever taught someone else to iron?
• Yes, several times-30
• Yes, at lease once-20
• Never, but I might-10
• No, I never will-0
TOTAL SCORE
Over 100: Congratulations! You're an Ironing Aficionado.
51-100: You're a true Peer Pressure Presser.
50 or Below: You're a Seasonal Steamer.
For additional information about the survey and Rowenta products, visit www.rowentausa.com.
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