Ease Hacks to Get Wrinkles out of Fabrics without Pressing Iron

By Titilayo Kupoliyi

There is a popular saying that ‘the way you are dressed, is the way you will be addressed.

Dressing well starts from the neatness of one’s attire hence the clothes must be without wrinkles.

A lot of times, appearance can be the difference between success and failure as we go about our daily lives. Keeping that in mind, we’ve all been in situations where we are desperately in need of an ironed shirt but there is no electric iron available.

Business people who have to travel a lot fall victim to this, especially when they are in a time crunch and there is no electric iron available. Whatever your reason might be, here are 4 methods that could help if you’re ever faced with this challenge.

1. The Hair Straightener

Hair straighteners can do much more than help with your tangled hair or unkempt locks. They can be very handy tools to help give your clothes a decent touch in the absence of an electric iron. Although cotton fabrics are the safest for this method, hair straighteners with temperature settings can be set to work on lighter fabrics as well.

All you need to do is place the wrinkled part of the cloth in between the lips of the hair straightener and apply light pressure.

2. The Hair Dryer

The hair dryer works with the same principle as the hair straightener. The heat from the dryer is perfect for the removal of wrinkles from fabrics. As with the straightener, a hair dryer with a temperature setting will give an added advantage.

The hairdryer applies the same heat principles as the hair straightener. All you need to do is to hold the cloth in place preferably with a hanger and point the dryer in the direction of the wrinkles on the cloth.

3. The Hot Shower

Any guy reading this might feel left out by the first two methods and I wouldn’t blame him. Thankfully, this method works for everyone and all you need is a hanger and a steamy hot shower. Hang the cloth(es) outside the shower, the door of the bathroom should work and take a hot bath. The steam from the shower should spread around the room and help remove wrinkles from your clothes. The clothes might be a bit damp after so don’t forget to air dry them.

4. The Spray Bottle

This is the simplest of all the methods. All you need is a spray bottle with water and a hanger. Keep the cloth(es) and spray the wrinkled areas lightly with water from a safe distance. Be careful not to get the clothes wet and air-dry them after.

5. The Clothes Steamer

The Clothes Steamer is probably the most obvious choice if it’s readily available. It works well with fabrics that don’t require a lot of ironing and helps remove wrinkles quickly.

The Clothes Steamer works like a hand dryer, all you need is to hold the cloth in place and apply steam to the wrinkled areas.

6. Use a Hot Pot

Get creative by using a metal pan as a makeshift iron. It might not press out the puckers quite as well, but it’s worth a whirl when you’re in a pinch. Follow the steps below for safe success:

Pick a thick metal pan with a spotlessly clean base.
Heat some water in the pan.
Tip the water out once it reaches a boil.
Place a towel down on a flat, hard surface.
As soon as you tip the water out, use the pot base to press your garment on top of the towel.

The pan base cools quickly, so jump to action while being careful not to burn yourself (wearing oven mitts can help). Avoid pressing delicate fabrics or garments with plastic or vinyl, which the heat can warp. Don’t use this method on fabrics that cannot be ironed.

7. Make Your Own Wrinkle Remover

Try mixing up a DIY wrinkle-released solution in a pinch. Blend one or two cups of distilled or boiled water with one teaspoon of liquid fabric softener or hair conditioner. Adding a teaspoon of rubbing alcohol is handy as it helps the solution evaporate from the fabric surface more effectively.

Shake the solution well, test it on an inconspicuous fabric spot, and gently mist the garment with a spray bottle. Alternatively, try mixing one part distilled white vinegar and three parts water. However, it can leave a slightly sour odour on your clothing.

It is imperative to know one of the methods of ironing without an electric iron to survive as the electricity supply has become epileptic.

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