How to remove creases after washing?

An aggressive washing program and too long drying often cause creases in clothes. Severe bruises cannot be removed in the usual way using a hot iron. It’s even worse if creases appear on delicate fabrics that cannot withstand ironing at maximum temperatures. How to remove creases after washing? Are there gentle ways to remove bruises without harming clothes?

Ironing with steam and press

The traditional method, proven by more than one generation. An iron and ironing iron are the best helpers in the fight against heavily wrinkled items. When using this method, you should focus on the structure of the fabric and determine the optimal temperature regime for a particular material. It should be remembered that certain fabrics should only be ironed through a cloth to prevent the appearance of shine.

Before you start ironing, be sure to read the information on the item’s tag - it states the composition of the fabric and the permissible exposure temperature.

Most modern irons are equipped with a steam function. However, it must be remembered that during the ironing process, due to strong pressure on the fabric with steam treatment connected, the structure of the fibers may change. A steamer is deservedly considered an excellent alternative to an iron with a steam option, as it allows you to carefully remove creases from clothes. In stores you can find not only large devices, but also compact steamers that you can take with you on the road. You can use books as a press

If after ironing the creases do not go away, you need to put the item under a press.What can play his role? It is permissible to use a pile of books on which you can place, for example, a jar of water. A napkin must be placed between the linen and the cover of the book. The press will only help smooth out wet clothes; putting dry clothes in this way is useless. The fabric should remain under load for at least 3 hours.

Regular sprayer

You can try to straighten overdried items, “strewn” with creases, using a regular spray bottle used for spraying indoor flowers. Fill a spray bottle with warm water and spray the clothes well right before ironing. This method is often used by housewives when there is no iron with a steaming option at hand.

You can try to eliminate strong creases using a sprayer and an iron with a steam function. The algorithm of actions is as follows: spray clothes before ironing

place the crumpled item on the ironing board and straighten it well;
spray clothes with a spray bottle to make the fabric fibers damp;
if necessary, cover the material with a thin napkin or gauze;
Activate the steam function on the iron and iron every wrinkle of the laundry.

Intensive ironing combined with steam treatment should do the trick. The material will be smoothed out, and not a trace will remain of the previous creases.

Or maybe leave creases?

There are some things to which a slight wrinkle does not make it look sloppy, but, on the contrary, adds style. However, don’t get carried away; creases do not look good on all fabrics. You can easily do without ironing:

jeans. The structure of the material is such that literally after an hour of wear, all bruises will smooth out on their own. However, even if the creases do not go away completely, others will definitely think that small folds are the highlight of your jeans model;
sweatshirts, T-shirts made of cotton fabric. It is acceptable for these items to have minor errors. However, of course, these should not be creases from clothespins or a transverse trace from a clothesline across the entire product;
cotton vests and jackets. By combining items and accessories correctly, it is easy to achieve a stunning effect, even if the item of clothing is not perfectly ironed;
linen suits, trousers, dresses. This natural material even in combination with small folds looks impressive. Bruises add texture and a certain charm to the products;
work uniform. Denim shirts do not favor over-ironing, so a slight wrinkle will only make them look better.

Do not try to completely remove creases from jeans, a hoodie or a cotton T-shirt - others will not notice the wrinkles, but the item will not be subjected to intensive ironing and will retain its properties longer.

Therefore, when setting a goal to smooth out the crease at all costs, first make sure that it is really necessary.

Removing creases from various things

Crease removal methods may vary slightly depending on the type of fabric. Thin materials are usually easier to iron than thick materials. Let's figure out how to get rid of wrinkles on clothes made from different types of fabric.

Jeans. After washing, the item should be steamed and then ironed well. It is permissible to set the iron to maximum power, since it is unrealistic to burn high-quality denim.
Genuine leather or its substitute. You can remove creases in such material by cutting thick fabric and observing the permissible temperature conditions when ironing (information is on the item's tag). It is also permissible to try the option with abs.On sale you can look for special products designed to eliminate bruises from leather items. Glycerin, Vaseline or nut butter will also be good helpers in this matter.
Velvet clothes. There are metal brushes designed for steaming and ironing velvet. The fabric is quite specific, so the fight against creases must be carried out using special methods.
Synthetics. For such products, ironing with low heat on the soleplate of the iron is acceptable. When removing creases, it is important to move the iron and not move it across the fabric, otherwise new wrinkles may form. You should not use steam treatment - synthetic items may shrink or, on the contrary, stretch.

To avoid creases, it is enough to follow the recommendations for washing and drying clothes. But if wrinkles appear, do not despair; in most cases, removing them is quite simple.