Having wrinkles in your clothes can distract other people from appreciating how awesome your outfit looks. Even if you don’t have an iron, you can easily take wrinkles out of your clothes so you can show off your style!
StepsMethod 1Method 1 of 3:Using Alternative Means to Remove Wrinkles
1Put the clothing in a clothes dryer with an ice cube. Tumble drying clothing is a great way to remove wrinkles. Put the setting on medium, and dry the clothing for about 15 minutes.Hang the clothes up right after removing them from the dryer so that wrinkles don’t come back. Or wear them right away. If you leave the clothes in the dryer for a long time after the cycle ends or toss them into a clothes basket, the wrinkles will probably return.Put a couple ice cubes into the dryer or mist the clothing with water before drying them. [1]XResearch sourceThe ice cubes will melt, and turn into steam, which will help remove the wrinkles from the clothing. Or you could put a damp sock into the dryer with the wrinkled clothing. [2]XResearch source
2Try putting the wrinkled clothing in the shower. Many people have found this method will remove wrinkles fast. Start the shower, and put the water on hot. Close your bathroom door so the steam can’t get out.
Shower Steaming Quick TipsHanging your clothes: Make sure your shower rod is clean so it won’t leave any marks on the clothing. Then, hang the clothes on the rod itself or on a hanger you put on the rod.Seal the room: Seal the bathroom (the smaller the better) for air leaks — shut windows, block the space under the door.Close but still dry: Get the clothes as close to the heat and water as you can without getting them wet. Direct the shower head away from the clothing to divert the stream. It’s not good enough to just hang the clothes in the bathroom a distance from the shower head — get them as close as you can!Give it time: It takes about 15 minutes of steam to get rid of wrinkles. To save water, consider taking a shower while you do this.[3]XResearch source
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Bridgett PriceHouse Cleaning ProfessionalExpert Interview. 23 May 2019. The clothing needs to be damp for the spray to work, but it will remove wrinkles. You can also make homemade sprays.
Using Wrinkle ReleaserMaking your own: Mix 1 c (240 mL) of water and 1 US tbsp (15 mL) of fabric softener in a spray bottle. Shake the bottle thoroughly, and test it on a small piece of the fabric to make sure that it won’t discolor or stain it. If it looks fine, generously spray the garment while gently pulling it taut to remove the wrinkles. Spray the clothing until it’s damp, but not so much that it is soaked in the mixture.[5]XResearch sourceLet it dry: After spraying your clothing, hang it out until it’s completely dry. Hang whites outside in the sun to make them brighter, but don’t hang colored clothes in the sun. This can bleach them.Use it in a pinch: When you’re on-the-go and ironing isn’t possible, keep a small spray bottle of this in your desk at work or in the car.[6]XResearch source
AdvertisementMethod 2Method 2 of 3:Using Makeshift Irons[7]XResearch sourceYou could burn your shirt if you press the flat iron onto the clothing for too long, so be careful. You should not use a curling iron with a round barrel for this.AdvertisementMethod 3Method 3 of 3:Trying Something Different Against Wrinkles[8]XExpert Source
Ayad MirjanDry Cleaner & Laundry SpecialistExpert Interview. 11 August 2021. In order for a blow dryer to work, you need to dampen the clothing first. Don’t douse it. Just make it a little wet, perhaps with a spray bottle. Then, turn the dryer on the lowest setting. A plastic focusing tip really helps.Hold the dryer about two inches away from the clothing so you don’t make it too hot. You don’t want to burn the clothing or otherwise damage it.You could also hang the wrinkled clothing first, and then direct the blow dryer’s heat on it, again standing one or two inches away.If the wrinkles are still visible, try to place your garment under your mattress overnight. This may work well with t-shirts, shorts, pants, and sweatshirts.[9]XExpert Source
Ayad MirjanDry Cleaner & Laundry SpecialistExpert Interview. 11 August 2021.[10]XResearch source
3Use a tea kettle. Steam removes wrinkles, so you could boil water in a tea kettle. You want to hold the clothing about 12 inches away from the tea kettle’s steaming spout, though, or you could damage the clothing. [11]XResearch sourceOne benefit of this approach is you can drink a cup of tea afterwards! This approach works well for small problem areas on the clothing.If you have a larger wrinkled garment, it’s best to use the steam from a hot shower instead.Advertisement
