IT is a pretty simple task but ironing is detested by millions when it comes to household chores.
In fact, a whopping 60% of Brits have confessed they will do anything to avoidit despite most of them owning an iron and board.
Luckily, if you’re one of them there’s an easy hack that will help without doing the dreaded .
While there are plenty of crease releasers on , turns out, you can easily make your very own for a fraction of the price.
What’s more, not only will it save you heaps of cash in the long run but the £1 concoction will also .
The cash-savvy solution was recently shared on by one money-smart only known as @dagger95.
According to the thrifty TikToker, the answer to crease-free clothing is simple – and you can find it for just a quid.
She told fellow social media users: ”;I do this with just water or ever water and a little bit of fabric softener in a bottle or any bottle.
”;You do not need a special solution. hope this helps all my broke besties, like me.”;
If your favourite fabric softener is running low, you can find a mega 1l bottle for £1 at Savers – or £1.70 at , £2.50 at and other .
Before using this spray, it’s best to test it on a small, hidden part of your shirt or garment to make sure it won’t cause any discolouration.
To use this DIY wrinkle releaser, hang your garment on a clothes hanger or lay it out flat on your bed.
Pull the garment taught as you generously spray the DIY mix over it and run your hand over the wrinkles to help smooth them out.
You want to make the fabric damp, but not soak it – as the more you spray, the longer your clothes will take to dry.
If you choose to de-wrinkle your outfits before bed, you can be even more generous with the affordable spray.
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If you don’t own an iron or simply can’t be bothered,digitaldepartment storeFreemanshaspartnered withdomestic cleaner MariyaGurkovaat home services businessFantastic Servicesto provide some.
Mariya revealed that a damp towel and tumble dryer are all you need to mimic an iron.
She said: “Put the wrinkled item in the dryer with a damp towel or a few ice cubes and run it on medium heat for about 15 minutes.
“Steam will be generated inside the dryer by the moisture from the towel or ice cubes, which will help loosen the wrinkles and smooth out the fabric.When dried, foldimmediatelyto avoidironing.”;
She added: “You can also use a hair dryer to remove last-minute wrinkles.
“Simply dampen the wrinkled area of the garment with water or a wrinkle-removingspray.Use the lowest setting and pull the fabric taut when drying.
“Hair flat irons can help remove creases from small sections of clothing.”;
Mariya also suggested that a hot cooking pot can be used to give your clothes a quick iron.
All you need to do is fill the pan with boiling water, let it heat up the pot and then pour it out. You can then use the base of the pot to smooth out your garments.
