Clothes irons are designed to let you easily remove wrinkles from your clothes using heat and steam. But what do you do when you don’t have access to an iron when you are traveling or moving? Luckily, you have other options to keep your clothes wrinkle-free even when you don’t have an iron around.
Here are some genius ways to easily iron your clothes and keep them wrinkle-free at a moment’s notice.
Use a Hair Straightening Iron
A hair straightening iron works wonders on hard-to-remove wrinkles and on shirt collars. Before using a hair straightener to remove wrinkles from your clothing, make sure to clean any hair and product from the iron’s surface. In addition, check the temperature setting of the straightener to make sure it is not too high.
Use Vinegar
You can use white vinegar to make a DIY wrinkle spray that is much less expensive than professional brands and is chemical-free. Start by mixing 1-part vinegar with 3-parts water in a spray bottle. Then, mist the wrinkled garment and allow it to air dry.
Use a Clothes Dryer
Another option is to use a clothes dryer. Simply spritz the items of clothing with water from a spray bottle and throw them into the dryer for about 15 minutes. The steam from the water should remove the wrinkles from the clothing. If you don’t have access to water but have some ice cubes, throw two ice cubes into the dryer along with your wrinkled clothing.
Use a Damp Towel
If you have the time, an easy way to remove wrinkles from your clothing is to use a damp towel. Lay the wrinkled item on a flat surface, and place a damp towel over it. Press down until the wrinkles have been smoothed out. Hang the item up, and allow it to air dry.
Use a Heated Pot
For a makeshift iron, use a heated pot from your kitchen. Fill the pot with water, and bring the water to a boil. Once boiling, pour the water out. Use the bottom of the pot to iron your clothing. Make sure the bottom of the pot is clean before using it, though.
Use Steam From the Shower
Using the steam from a hot shower is a good hack to use when you are on the road and need to remove the wrinkles from your clothes. Simply hang the item on the outside of the shower rod while you take a hot shower. Allow the clothing to dry while you finish getting ready.
Use Steam From a Tea Kettle
If you need some steam to get the wrinkles out of your clothing, you can use steam from a tea kettle. Place water in the kettle, and put it on the stove. Once steam is coming out of the tea kettle, hold the item of clothing about a foot away from the steam to remove any wrinkles.
Use a Hair Dryer
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If you are pressed for time and need to get the wrinkles out of your clothes, use a hairdryer. Lay the wrinkled item on a flat surface, and run a hair dryer over it, keeping the hair dryer about two inches above the surface. Make sure to get the wrinkles on the front and back of the item.
