How To Get Wrinkles Out of Clothes

Wrinkles are unwanted because they look messy. Did you know you can get the wrinkles out of your clothes without breaking out the iron by harnessing the power of steam in other ways? Of course, we all know about irons, but getting out the whole ironing setup is not always convenient. We'll discuss ironing basics but go further with ways to get wrinkles out of your clothes without using an old fashion iron.

Hot Blow Dryer

Grab the blow dryer for this trick. Hold the dryer about 2 inches away from the clothing item, blow hot air evenly across the surface for a few minutes, and the wrinkles should smooth right out. The blow dryer technique is perfect for the work dresses you need ready in a jiffy because your shift starts in half an hour, and you still have to do your hair.

Take a Hot Shower

This one is perfect for morning routines because you'll likely be taking a shower anyway. Bring the clothing items like your women's chino shorts and linen shirts to the bathroom and hang them in a clean area.

Close the bathroom doors and windows, and take a super hot shower. The goal is to produce a lot of steam in the room to relax the clothing's fabric, thus releasing wrinkles. You should see noticeable results in about 15 minutes.

Tea Kettle

Did you know your tea kettle can serve as an impromptu steam iron? Use caution with this one, as the kettle gets boiling; avoid burning yourself or your clothing. Boil water and hold the kettle a foot away from the item, such as a cashmere cardigan, using the steam to steam iron your sweater. Do not let the kettle touch the clothing; it will likely leave a burn mark.

Ice in the Dryer

Our next trick is perfect when you have to multitask because the baby shower is in an hour, but you still need to wrap the gift and pick up the flowers, but your midi dress is wrinkled. Read the clothing's care instructions to ensure it's safe to go in the dryer. Place 2 fresh ice cubes in with the dress and set the dryer to high; the ice cubes melting will produce steam, relieving the item of its wrinkled appearance.

Spray and Dry

Similarly to the ice cube in the dryer, this technique is a time saver. Spray your flannel shirts with a clean water solution so that it is moist but not soaked, and place it in the dryer at a high setting (depending on the care instructions). The moisture will help the fabric release its wrinkles, and you should be ready for the day in 10-15 minutes, depending on your dryer.

Sometimes, you can get the same results from throwing the item in the dryer with a few damp dryer sheets rather than spraying the clothing.

Flat Iron

Here's a method for getting wrinkles out of clothing, such as women's dress shirt on collars and other detailed areas. Before turning on the flat iron, remove hair product residue from the plates with an alcohol wipe. Swipe the collar with the hot iron and see immediate results.

Steam Iron

Steam irons are great; they're handheld and don't require an ironing board. Careful, the steam gets hot.

Plain Old Ironing

If you're out of practice or new to ironing, here are a few basic steps to ensure wrinkle-free clothing without a hitch.

Read the garment's care label to ensure ironing this item is okay.
Set up the ironing board with a clean ironing board cover. Place your set up near a plug for the iron that is away from the traffic of househ old members, especially pets and children.
Turn on the iron to a low setting. Allow up to 10 minutes of leeway while the iron heats up. It takes longer to wait for the iron to cool down if it is set too high than it does to turn up the temperature.
Identify the garment to be ironed; preferably, the item will be damp. Turn the garment inside out and place a clean towel over delicate items. If dry, spray it with clean water from the iron or a spray bottle. Ironing spray works too.
Iron in the lengthwise direction to avoid stretching the fabric.
For double-layer areas, such as collars or pockets, iron from the inside first, then iron the outside.
Hang the item after ironing to keep the fabric wrinkle-free.

Ironing Mistakes To Avoid

Ironing clothing with dirt or stains, as ironing will set the stain and likely make it permanent.
Ironing over screen printed women's tops, sequins, zippers, decorations, and buttons.
Ironing with a dirty iron or ironing board. Any residue on the iron will get imprinted on the clothing, potentially damaging your items.
Ironing at too high a setting.

Avoid the majority of wrinkles from forming by reducing the size of laundry loads. Stay near the laundry when doing it to speed up switching loads into the dryer and folding laundry. Avoid leaving clothes wet in the washer, and move the load out of the dryer as soon as it is done. You can avoid wrinkles from the get-go by folding or hanging clothes quickly after pulling them from the dryer.

Still, clothing wrinkles; it's just how life is. But now that you have multiple ways to de-wrinkle your clothing, you can dress confidently in your wrinkle-free outfit.