No iron, no problem: Quick fixes for a wrinkled shirt when you’re rushing out

We’ve all been there-rushing out for work only to find a crumpled shirt and no iron in sight. But don’t panic! Here are the tips for you

By Megha Mondal

Oct 13, 2025 14:26 IST

Not wearing neat clothes makes the mind restless. You can't wear wrinkled clothes if you have a meeting at the office or need to attend any event. But after washing and drying clothes, we often forget to iron them. There's no time to take clothes to the neighborhood shop either. So sometimes you iron yourself before going out. But the ironing doesn't turn out satisfactory every day. There's not even enough time to iron properly.

What will you do in this situation?

Make your clothes wrinkle-free without an iron using simple methods.

Hair straighteners don't just straighten hair; they also make clothes wrinkle-free. Especially items like shirt collars, sleeves, and ties can easily be ironed with a hair straightener. You can even straighten saree pleats with a hair straightener. Sprinkle water on the clothes. Now, pull straight with the hair straightener. Pull tightly to make it wrinkle-free.

Handkerchiefs and undergarments are wet. Shirt collars and T-shirts are wrinkled. In such situations, a hair dryer comes in handy. Sprinkle cold water on the clothes and turn on the hair dryer. The clothes will dry and become wrinkle-free in an instant.

Though it sounds strange, this trick works wonderfully. You can try using it once. If you don't have an iron at hand, a wet towel can be useful. Place the clothes on a smooth surface. Spread the wet towel tightly over it. Press and straighten with your hands. Then dry the clothes with a hair dryer, and all the wrinkles will disappear.

Bengali kitchens always have vinegar. Mix four cups of water and one cup of vinegar in a spray bottle. Spray this mixture on those parts of the clothes that are wrinkled. Then press and straighten with your hands.

If you know all these tricks, you won't need an iron at all.

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