Abstract: A fluid-operated stabilizing apparatus receives an article having loose, wrinkled overlapping surfaces and by use of fluid flow control devices directs flows of fluid to the overlapping surfaces to fluidly shake the surfaces to smooth out wrinkles and any folded portions thereof, and then to align and hold the surfaces for subsequent treatment, such as bonding together. A method is also provided for smoothing and aligning the overlapping surfaces for subsequent treatment.

Abstract: A magnetic press and refresher for clothes in the form of a flat central member, preferably rectangular, containing magnetic tapes attached adjacent to its longitudinal edges on both surfaces with backings similarly sized having magnetically attractable strips on the longitudinal sides of one surface aligned with the magnetic tapes on the central member. The backings may consist of transparent material and said strips are capable of being raised from or lowered to the surface of the backings. Clothing moistened, optionally with a slight solution of mild cleaning material, is set on the central member between the magnetic tapes or on a backing or both backings between the strips. The central member and backing or backings are then joined together by the tapes magnetically adhering to the strips and afterwards separated.