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How to Get Rid of the Wrinkles on Clothes When You Don’t Have an Iron Available

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By Jessica AngryskyPublished 2 years ago 3 min read
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How to Get Rid of the Wrinkles on Clothes When You Don’t Have an Iron Available
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Wrinkled clothes can ruin a perfect outfit, so it's important to make sure you can get rid of wrinkles on your favorite items of clothing, whether or not you have an iron on hand.

When you go on vacation, you would like to take as many ladies ' clothes with you as possible. Steamy dresses, light t-shirts, comfortable skirts, elegant pants - all these items of clothing must fit in your luggage.

Many times, they are so crowded that once you get to your destination, you can hardly put on any clothes from your luggage. If you do not have a special travel iron or if the hotel you are staying in cannot provide you with such an object, you need to find alternative ways to continue to enjoy your holiday without worrying about the creases on your clothes. Details here!

Here are some simple ways you can get rid of wrinkles on your clothes whether you're on vacation or not having an iron on hand:

1. Use a hairdryer

If you are in a hurry and notice that the shirt you want to wear to complete the chosen outfit has wrinkles, you should not panic.

Place it on a flat surface and use the hairdryer at a distance of about five centimeters to smooth the product.

It is a simple solution and it gets you out of trouble when time is not on your side or when you are on vacation and you do not have an iron at hand.

2. Take advantage of the steam from the shower

Another effective way to smooth clothes is to use steam from the shower. This option is especially useful when you are traveling and your clothes are crumpled in your suitcase.

What should you do? Put the clothes you want to wear on a hanger and hang them in the bathroom while you take a shower. The resulting steam during washing will "soften" the creases so that the items of clothing will be ready to wear.

For best results, it is important that the windows and bathroom door are closed and that the hanger is hung as close to the shower as possible.

3. Use the hair straightener

When you don't have an iron at hand and you don't want to have wrinkles on your clothes, all you have to do is find alternative solutions. The hair straightener is one of the right tools for ironing your clothes. However, before using it, it is important to make sure that there are no hairs or care products left on it.

At the same time, you need to pay more attention to the temperature level, so as not to damage your clothes in an attempt to make them look better.

4. Use a teapot

In the case of clothes that have only minor creases, using a teapot to straighten them ensures the best results. The steam helps to remove wrinkles.

Thus, all you have to do is boil water in a teapot and place the wrinkled clothes at a distance of about 30 centimeters away from it. Finally, you will have your clothes ready to wear and you will be able to enjoy a hot tea.

5. Use a pot

Another method that works when you don't have an iron on hand and you don't want to dress in wrinkled clothes is to use a pot. Put a pot of water on the stove and wait until it boils. Pour the water and use the pot as an iron.

However, this method has higher risks than others. On the one hand, the pot can be extremely hot, so it is important to handle it carefully so that you do not injure yourself or damage your clothes.

On the other hand, once the water is spilled, the pot cools down fairly quickly, and if the clothes are very wrinkled, you may need to repeat the procedure to get the results you want.

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