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Revive your wrinkled clothes by adding a few ice cubes to your washing machine. Experience the unexpected magic.

Sometimes our ironing boards break, sometimes we're busy and a few handy tips can really come in handy.

11 March, 2024

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Have you ever been in a situation where you were about to iron your clothes and suddenly the iron broke or someone borrowed it without returning? In such situations, smart alternatives are needed.

No matter how beautiful and luxurious your clothes are, if they are wrinkled, they lose their value when you wear them. That’s why, in addition to paying attention to fashion that fits the occasion, suits your body shape, and coordinates well together, the most important factor is that your clothes need to be wrinkle-free and not creased.

But what if the iron is broken? Let’s try these smart methods:

Use ice cubes

You can put a few ice cubes in the dryer, set it to the highest heat mode, and put the wrinkled clothes in. But don’t put too many. The heat from the dryer will make the ice cubes evaporate, helping the clothes to flatten. Meanwhile, you can prepare for other things. But when the drying is finished, you should take the clothes out and hang them up, don’t continue to store them in the closet as they will wrinkle again and may get contaminated from the washing machine. This method also helps your clothes maintain better color.

Use steam from a boiling pot

You can boil a pot of water, or use a large nozzle. When the water boils and steam rises, you can pull the clothes taut and hover them over the steam. This is a simple way to create a makeshift steam iron, which can save you in situations where you are far away without electricity or modern tools. However, when using this method, you should be careful to avoid burns from the steam.

Use the hot and cold shower in the bathroom

If you are staying in a hotel or traveling without an iron, you can turn on the hot water shower at the highest temperature. Hang your clothes inside, close to the hot water, to let the steam expand them. But be careful not to let the water fall on your feet, as it can cause burns. The hot steam from the hot and cold shower is similar to the steam from an iron. This is also a smart and quick “DIY” method to handle unexpected situations.

Frequently asked questions

Putting a few ice cubes in the dryer with your wrinkled clothes and setting it to the highest heat mode will cause the ice to evaporate, creating steam that helps flatten your clothes. This method also enhances your clothes’ color.

Boil a pot of water or use a large nozzle. Pull your clothes taut and hold them over the rising steam. This creates a makeshift steam iron, useful when you lack access to electricity or modern tools.

Yes, be cautious to avoid burns from the steam. This method requires careful handling to ensure your safety.

Turn on the hot water shower at the highest temperature and hang your clothes inside, close to the hot water, allowing the steam to expand them. Be careful to avoid burns from the hot water and steam.

This method is a smart and quick DIY solution for unexpected situations, especially when traveling or staying in a hotel without an iron. The hot steam from the shower is similar to the steam produced by an iron, effectively removing wrinkles from your clothes.