How To Remove Wrinkles From Clothes Without Ironing Them
When you don’t have an iron at hand, it is somewhat difficult to remove wrinkles from clothes. For this reason, we show you some domestic alternatives that will be very useful when it comes to removing wrinkles from your clothes.
You should also be aware that misfolding your garments could create unnecessary wrinkles and folds.
Preferably use hangers to hang clothes. This way there will be less chance of new folds and wrinkles appearing in the garments you are going to use.
Fortunately, there are several ways to get rid of annoying wrinkles without mounting the ironing board.
Ice cubes in the dryer
Put an ice cube in the dryer when you go to dry your clothes. In this way, as the ice cube melts and turns into steam, it will eliminate wrinkles.
The dryers an internal drum drying are a great alternative to remove wrinkles. To use them this way, dry your clothes for 15 minutes on the medium setting.
When clothes are dry, hang them up immediately to prevent wrinkles from re-forming. If you need the garment, you can use it immediately after removing it from the dryer.
Your clothes are likely to wrinkle again if you leave them in the machine too long.
With steam
It is one of the most used methods to remove wrinkles from clothes without ironing. This is so because the folds of the clothes are easily removed thanks to the steam from the hot water.
You need to close your bathroom door for it to take effect. Don’t forget to close the windows and vents so the steam doesn’t escape.
Then hang your clothes, if possible, on hangers and take a bath. You must let the steam act for at least 15 minutes.
With the dryer or the hair straightener
The easiest trick of all is to hang the garment on a hanger and direct the heat of the dryer to the wrinkled area, insisting until they disappear. Now, remember that miracles do not exist.
However, if it is very pronounced marks you may not achieve your goal. But for that maybe if you can use the hair straightener. This device will be very useful for the most ‘external’ wrinkles of your garments such as:
- The neck.
- The sleeves.
- Button area.
Anti-wrinkle sprays
Anti-wrinkle sprays are one of the most effective ways to get wrinkle-free clothes without using an iron.
Remember that not all sprays work the same for all fabrics. You must be especially careful with silk garments, they could be stains.
Particularly good results are obtained with cotton garments, you just need to spray a little of the spray on the garment while it is wet, shake it to spread it and hang it to dry.
Homemade spray to remove wrinkles from clothes
If you want to make your own homemade spray, you can mix a little water and vinegar. To do this, use a spray bottle and spray your clothes in parts to check that there are no stains.
Remember that vinegar has a strong odor, so mix equal parts so it doesn’t smell too heavy. If the vinegar does not convince you, you can replace it with a little fabric softener.
In the same way, vinegar is also an antibacterial element (according to this study from Arizona State University) that could kill bacteria on your clothes.
- You can use the mixture anytime you want to smooth out any pants or other garment in your wardrobe. Spray a little, don’t soak it!
- You should let the garment dry very well, preferably in a shady and well-ventilated place.
With the steam from a kettle
This trick is the most effective for the smallest folds. Heat water in a kettle and wait until it boils. Hold the wrinkled part about 30 centimeters from the outlet of the water vapor and you will see how little by little the folds disappear.
