Sick of ironing? Here’s how to get wrinkles out of clothes without one.
A well-ironed garment can make you lookÌýsharp and extend the life of your clothes.ÌýBut if the task of ironing feels like a tedious one that you’d rather leave off your to-do list, you’re not alone. IroningÌýthe wrinkles out of clothes can be time-consuming, boring, and awkward. Hands up those who’ve ever ironed a garment only to put it on and realize you’ve missed a spot. However, relief is at hand, as there are easier ways to de-wrinkle your clothes that don’t involve using an iron.ÌýAll it takes is a dryer, some ice cubes or an easy homemade wrinkle releaser, to get those clothes wrinkle-freeÌýfast!
Watch the video above to learnÌýhow to get wrinkles out of clothes without an iron.
How to get wrinkles out of clothes without an iron
- Put wrinkled clothes in the dryer.
- Get a handful of ice cubes (4 or 5 should do the trick).
- Place ice cubes into the dryer with wrinkledÌýclothes.
- Run the dryer on high heat for 10 to 20 mins.
- As the ice cubes melt they’ll create steam that releases the wrinkles.
- Remove clothing when done and shake or gently pull the corners of the garmentÌýto further release wrinkles.Ìý
- Tip: This method is best for cotton and other natural fabrics.
How to make your own wrinkle releaser
Another way to get wrinkles out of clothes without using an iron is to make your own wrinkle releaser spray at home. Here’s how:
Ingredients:
- Distilled Water
- Distilled White Vinegar
- Hair Conditioner (or you can substitute with fabric softener)
Instructions:
- Add ingredients to pitcher.
- Mix.
- Pour solution into spray bottle.
- Mist wrinkled garment with wrinkle releaser solution.
- Give garment a gentle tug in all corners to release wrinkles.
- Let air dry.
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