The Best Way to Dry Clothes With Less Wrinkles

You can have wrinkle-free laundry with just a few quick tricks.

Ironing is a chore that is both dull and time consuming. Yet, there is something undeniably attractive and comfortable about a freshly pressed shirt or pair of slacks. Fortunately, if you wash and dry your clothes correctly, you can avoid wrinkles without ever having to drag out the iron. With a few simple tricks, your wardrobe will look impeccable at little additional cost or inconvenience.

Things You'll Need

• 1 cup white vinegar
• 2 tennis balls
• Damp towel

Instructions

1. Avoid overloading the washing machine. When you stuff the washing machine, it makes it difficult for the clothes to move adequately, leading to wrinkles.

2. Add one cup of white vinegar to the rinse cycle while your clothes are in the washing machine. Vinegar will help to relax wrinkles, and it will not leave an unpleasant odor.

3. Place two tennis balls into the dryer before beginning the cycle. They will help the clothing to keep moving and beat out wrinkles.

4. Remove your clothing from the dryer immediately after the cycle finishes. The longer you allow your clothes to sit in the dryer, the more likely wrinkles become.

5. Hang or fold your clothes as soon as possible to avoid wrinkling. As a general rule, hanging clothes prevents wrinkles better than folding.

6. Place any severely wrinkled, dry items in the dryer with a damp towel. In 10 minutes, these clothes will be wrinkle free.

References

• The Care and Feeding of Man: How to Wash Clothes 101
• Mama's Laundry Talk: How to Avoid Ironing; 2011
• Apartment Therapy: Chore Shortcut, 5 Tricks to Help You Avoid Ironing