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    Home » Home & Garden » Cleaning » DIY Wrinkle Release Spray

    Last updated: Oct 12, 2020 by Melissa Riker · 9 Comments

    DIY Wrinkle Release Spray

    A clear bottle with "wrinkle release" written on it next to purple text reading "Wrinkle Release Spray"

    Homemade DIY wrinkle release spray is easy to make and gets wrinkles out like a champ! Use it on clothes or upholstery or to freshen air.

    A clear bottle with \"wrinkle release\" written on it next to purple text reading \"Wrinkle Release Spray\"

    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

    Step by step

    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.

    Variations & Notes

    As with all homemade cleaners and household mixtures I recommend first testing on an inconspicuous spot just in case, especially on delicate fabrics.

    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!

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    1. Beverly Ortoleva says

      January 06, 2017 at 8:55 am

      I hate ironing and actually threw away the board!!

      Reply
      • Melissa says

        January 06, 2017 at 12:10 pm

        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

        Reply
    2. Bec says

      November 08, 2016 at 5:04 pm

      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....

      Reply
      • Melissa says

        November 15, 2016 at 4:48 pm

        Oh my goodness Bec-you're a rare breed loving to iron! I hate it almost as much as I hate cleaning bathrooms! ~Melissa

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    3. Evelyn says

      November 08, 2016 at 9:13 am

      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.

      Reply
      • Melissa says

        November 15, 2016 at 4:48 pm

        I can't say it can eliminate all ironing Evelyn but it definitely helps the lightly wrinkled clothes smooth out! ~Melissa

        Reply
    4. Libby says

      November 08, 2016 at 8:54 am

      This is worth a try.............thanks for sharing !

      Reply
      • Melissa says

        November 15, 2016 at 4:50 pm

        I hope you find it as useful as I do Libby! ~Melissa

        Reply
    5. Janine says

      November 08, 2016 at 8:50 am

      Thanks for the tip!

      Reply

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