Perhaps your blouse got crumpled in your carry-on while you were traveling, and the iron in your hotel room does not work? Or maybe you are still at home but do not actually have an iron? A wrinkled dress should be the last thing on your mind as you prepare to enter the conference room for an important presentation or meeting, but unfortunately, it does happen.
Without a doubt, a moment will arise when you’ll need quick ironing before leaving the house but won’t have an iron at hand. Of course, you can always turn to garment steamers. However, if you don’t own one, don’t worry — there are other options you could try. One hassle-free solution to remove creases from your clothes is with a hair dryer!
Fast Wrinkle Removal With a Hair Dryer
Already put your shirt on when you realized it has too many wrinkles to pass? No problem! You can iron your clothes with a hair dryer even if you are wearing them.
You will need:
- Hair dryer
- Water spray bottle (optional)
The process is simple: either put your clothes on or lay them flat on a bed or table. Then, use a spray bottle filled with water to lightly mist the garments.
But don’t worry if you don’t have a spray bottle at hand. Flick some water on your clothes to make them a bit damp instead. That will help you remove the persistent wrinkles.
Next, hold the clothes taut and turn on the hair dryer, pointing it to the creased, wet areas. It will only take seconds for you to start noticing the effect. If you don’t get the results on your first try, repeat the process until you are satisfied.
This trick works wonders for delicate fabrics and hard-to-iron skirts or dresses. That said, it would be best to lower the heat for delicate fabrics or silk, just as you would while ironing. On the other hand, you are free to turn on the highest heat for cotton clothing.
In a pinch, using your hair dryer to iron clothing can come in quite handy for items like knit dresses that may have shoulder dents from wire hangers. All you need to do in this situation is lay the dress flat or drape it over a chair or shower curtain rod and direct a stream of hot air over the wrinkles from approximately two inches away.
If there are any stubborn wrinkles left after you are done, you can always use a hair straightener to smooth them over. That will work wonders on a shirt collar, for instance.
A Few Words of Caution
While blow-drying the wrinkles out, be careful not to touch your clothing with the hair dryer, as that could cause the fabric to catch fire. Also, if you are using a hair straightener, use a moist towel to remove any remaining product before heating it up. That way, you will prevent greasy spots from appearing on your clothing.
Other No-Iron Methods to Try
Wrinkle Spray
Only a couple of minutes left before the meeting, and no hair dryer around to help you with creases? Try using a wrinkle spray.
Spray the trouble spots and allow them to air dry. Along with wrinkles, this also gets rid of static and unpleasant odors.
Steam in the Bathroom
The shower can be your first line of defense against wrinkles when you go to a hotel for a business conference. In many cases, it works better than using an iron.
For best results, try hanging your wrinkled clothing in the bathroom while you shower. If they seem damp afterward, allow your clothes to air dry in the closet with the door open before putting them on.
Laundry Dryer
Putting your laundry dryer on the steam setting can also help you remove wrinkles. The dryer will shoot a burst of steam at your clothing, swiftly smoothing out any creases as it tosses your clothes around. The results are acceptable, but it doesn’t give that crisp, just-out-of-the-cleaner look, and it works best on small loads.
You can use your dryer to reduce wrinkles even if it doesn’t have a steam cycle. Put a few ice cubes and the wrinkled clothing in the dryer, and then run it on high heat for a short while. The creases will subside when the ice melts and turns into steam.
Final Thoughts
You only need a little bit of water and a hair dryer to be wrinkle-free and ready to conquer the world. Visit our website for more cool tips regarding your laundry.
