Ditch the Iron: Try this Simple DIY Wrinkle Release Spray
If you're anything like us, you prefer spending your time on just about anything other than ironing. Not only is it time consuming, but it’s tricky – plus, an ironing board takes up a lot of space and is hard to put away. In certain situations, like when you are traveling, you may not even have access to an iron. Not to worry, we’ve got your back! Rather than walking around with wrinkly trousers for your entire vacation, there’s an easy solution that eliminates the need for ironing altogether.
It sounds too good to be true, but watch this quick video from your pals at Sheets Laundry Club, and you’ll see what we mean! Next time you’re battling a suitcase full of bunched-up clothes, let this simple DIY spray smooth out all the wrinkles.
Easy Homemade Wrinkle Release Spray Recipe
Gather Your Materials
Before we dive into this quick and easy DIY wrinkle releaser recipe, it's essential to gather all the necessary items. You’ll need the following:
- Empty spray bottle. If you don't already have one, you can often find these at your local Dollar Store, and they come in handy for a wide range of household projects.
- A 1/8 cup measuring spoon and a ½ teaspoon measuring spoon
- Your preferred all-natural fabric softener
- Fresh, clean water
Follow These Steps for Wrinkle-Free Clothes
Once you’ve gathered your supplies and your wrinkly clothes, follow these steps to make the perfect DIY wrinkle release spray:
- Add 1/8 cup of clean water to your spray bottle
- Add ½ teaspoon of fabric softener to the bottle
- Put the sprayer cap on your bottle
- Shake the bottle vigorously, ensuring the mixture fully combines. Pro-tip: If this recipe doesn’t look like enough to cover the scope of your laundry, you can always double it and add more to the bottle. This might be wise for larger clothing items or stubborn wrinkles.
- Generously spray the wrinkled areas of your item of clothing with your newly made wrinkle spray. Be sure to get the wrinkles damp enough to loosen up, but not so much that they are soaked.
- Using your hands, straighten and shape up any collars and/or cuffs on the item of clothing.
- Smooth out any remaining wrinkles in the body of your clothing item.
- Hang the garment and allow it to fully dry before wearing.
Why Not Just Buy a Wrinkle Release Spray?
Of course, there are lots of wrinkle removers out there claiming to do the exact same thing, so why would you not just buy one? What makes this DIY version better is that not only can you make it with supplies you already own, but you can make it all-natural.
So many laundry products on the market are filled with nasty chemicals that not only pollute the environment, but also aren’t good for your skin. Best to avoid irritations and make your own all-natural wrinkle-release spray that not only smells better, but is better!
Try This Alternative Wrinkle Release Option: The Dryer Sheet Method
If you're fresh out of liquid fabric softener, you can also try the dryer sheet method, which works just as well. In fact, some people might prefer it as it results in fully dry clothes in a short amount time. Just be sure that your clothes are dryer-friendly.
To use the dryer sheet method, follow these steps:
- Lightly dampen a dryer sheet, like these from Sheets Laundry Club. These high-quality dryer sheets are available in a variety of natural fragrances, or you can opt for an unscented version.
- Toss the sheet in the dryer with your wrinkled clothes.
- Set the dryer to high heat and run it for 10 minutes.
When you pull your clothes out of the dryer, they'll be wrinkle-free, warm, and infused with your favorite scent if you've selected a preferred fragrance.
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Now that you know these easy DIY hacks, you’ll never have to choose between wearing wrinkled clothes or being forced to iron again. Here at Sheets Laundry Club, we’ve created a number of laundry solutions that go above and beyond the washing machine. Our pre-measured laundry detergent and dryer sheets are zero-hassle with scent-sational fragrances to make your day a little brighter.
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Jamie Dorman
Jamie Dorman is the Social Media and Content Manager at Sheets Laundry Club. She has been in advertising for 11 years and is passionate about keeping our clothes and planet clean with eco-conscious products. She is also an avid reader, recreational guitarist and her favorite Sheets Laundry Club scent is Sea Breeze.