I hate to iron. For many years I refused to buy clothes that had even the remote possibility of wrinkling. Then I married an Army guy. Ironing became a way of life with those uniforms! Nowadays I still try to avoid buying high maintenance fabrics but when I do find myself encountering wrinkles I usually turn to my DIY Wrinkle Release Spray rather than an iron-it can work wonders!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup distilled or bottled water
- 1 teaspoon fabric softener
- 1 teaspoon rubbing alcohol
Mix all ingredients in a small spray bottle that has a mist setting. To use, mist clothes lightly with spray and smooth with your hands.
A few notes-using the bottled water is a precaution in case your tap water has a high mineral content or anything that could discolor your clothing. The rubbing alcohol is optional, it helps the spray evaporate a bit faster, it’s fine to leave it out if you prefer.
I keep one little bottle of this in the laundry room and I keep one in my travel toiletries bag to use when we’re on vacation. It can also serve as a room air freshener in a pinch too!
Are you like me and avoid wrinkle-prone fabrics? Let me know in the comments!
Beverly Ortoleva says
I hate ironing and actually threw away the board!!
Melissa says
I would throw mine out too Beverly if my husband wasn’t in the military, but he’s the one that uses it 99.9% of the time-not me! ~Melissa
Bec says
I will try this for special things.BUT I love to iron,and this will just make it better.. My sister use to tell me I am crazy for enjoying ironing,,,LOL thank you for all your tips….
Melissa says
Oh my goodness Bec-you’re a rare breed loving to iron! I hate it almost as much as I hate cleaning bathrooms! ~Melissa
Evelyn says
I’ll definitely try this out, it’d be great to rid myself of ironing, it’s such a chore. Will let out know how I make out.
Thanks for sharing.
Melissa says
I can’t say it can eliminate all ironing Evelyn but it definitely helps the lightly wrinkled clothes smooth out! ~Melissa
Libby says
This is worth a try………….thanks for sharing !
Melissa says
I hope you find it as useful as I do Libby! ~Melissa
Janine says
Thanks for the tip!