Nothing ruins a crisp, clean professional look faster than a wrinkled suit or shirt. But hey, it’s not your fault – maybe you were in a rush that morning because you were up all night finishing your killer presentation, or maybe your suit got wrinkled from sitting in the car too long. No matter what the cause, all your clients are going to see is careless presentation – and if you put so little effort into your own appearance, what kind of effort will you put into their account?
No, a crisp, freshly ironed suit is must for all business occasions – but what can you do if you can’t find an iron? The best choice is to ensure your clothes are always looking crisp and clean with fast, affordable, and convenient dry cleaning delivery right in Toronto from Simply Laundry. Alright, we’ll give you the benefit of the doubt and assume you’re just hearing about Simply Laundry and need an iron-less solution right now. Don’t worry – we’ve got some tips and tricks for you. But before you delve into those, sign up for Simply Laundry’s first-class dry cleaning delivery service to make sure you’re never left high and…wrinkled…again!
If you’ve ever found yourself without an iron, or just detest ironing in general, we came across these great tips from StyleCaster.com that’ll get your clothes in like-new condition without ever touching an iron!
1. Use a flat iron
This one is especially helpful for the ladies, or the gentlemen who live with a lady, as a flat iron is almost always on-hand. A flat iron can be used in a jiffy to flatten small, problem areas such as collars or cuffs.
2. Use the dryer
While you’re probably deathly afraid of sticking your ‘dry clean only’ suit in the dryer, follow these instructions and you’ll be pleasantly surprised with the results. First, dampen a small item such as a sock or handkerchief and place it in the dryer. Then, place the item you wish to de-wrinkle in the dryer on medium for about 15 minutes – presto, perfectly flattened clothing!
3. Everything but the kitchen sink, well, just the kitchen pot
Another way to create a DIY iron is to boil water in a pot and then empty the pot. Use the bottom of the pot just as you would an iron to smooth out wrinkles in your clothes.
4. Under your mattress
Take your wrinkled item and roll it up, much like you were rolling a burrito. Then, place it under your mattress for an hour. This should remove most of the wrinkles.
5. Dryer sheets
Again, don’t be afraid of the dryer! Toss your item into the dryer with a few damp dryer sheets and let it spin on medium heat for about 15 minutes.
6. Use professional spray
If you find that your commute – either in a car or on a bus – is wrinkling up your freshly-pressed suit before you even get to the office, try using a professional de-wrinkling spray to smooth out the kinks on the go.
7. The vinegar solution
Is there anything vinegar ISN’T good for? It can even help de-wrinkle your clothes. Create a mixture of 1 part vinegar, 3 parts water and mist it over your clothes. Allow your garments to air-dry and voila!
8. Use damp towels
Here’s an easy solution if you’re in a rush – place your wrinkled clothes under a pile of damp towels and press down. This should help smooth out the creases.
9. Use your shower
A great quick fix when you’re having a rushed morning – bring your garments in the shower with you! Well, not technically IN the shower, but hung up in the bathroom with the door closed. In about 10 minutes, the steam from your shower should help take out any wrinkles.
10. Use a kettle
This one is especially handy as after you’re done de-wrinkling your clothes, you can make yourself a tea! Simply boil water in a kettle and hold it about a foot away from your clothes, the wrinkles will steam right out.
So there you have it! The top 10 ways to get your clothes perfectly ironed without an iron. Of course these tips only apply to those who haven’t discovered the fast, easy, convenience of having their wash and fold, and dry cleaning delivered right to their door using Simply Laundry’s fast, professional, and friendly laundry and dry cleaning delivery service. If you haven’t already, sign up today!