If ironing is not your favorite chore, you’ll love these tips to keep your clothes as wrinkle-free as possible. It all starts with how you wash and dry them.
Wash Smaller Loads
Your clothes need room to move freely inside the washing machine. Overloading the machine causes garments to get crumpled and wrinkled during the wash cycle. By washing smaller loads, you also ensure that clothes come out cleaner.
Sort Correctly
Sorting laundry isn’t just about separating colors to prevent dye transfer. You should also sort by fabric type and weight. Washing light cotton shirts or t-shirts with heavy denim jeans can lead to the lighter fabric becoming tangled and wrinkled. Although this might mean doing more loads of laundry, the extra effort is worth it for wrinkle-free clothes.
Wash Clothes in Warm Water
Warm water, typically 30 degrees Celsius or more, helps reduce wrinkles. Detergent dissolves better in warm water, leading to more effective cleaning and stain removal.
Dry in Smaller Loads
Just as with washing, avoid overloading the dryer. Clothes need space to tumble and dry properly. Overloading the dryer leads to tangled, wrinkled clothes.
Fold Clothes Immediately After Drying
It’s tempting to throw everything into a laundry basket and deal with it later, but this leads to a wrinkled mess. Get into the habit of folding your clothes as soon as they come out of the dryer. The heat from the dryer helps smooth out many wrinkles, and folding clothes right away keeps them looking neat and ready to wear.
Shake Clothes Before Hanging
If you prefer to air dry your clothes, give them a good shake before hanging them up while they are still wet. This helps remove wrinkles caused during washing. Once dry, fold them immediately for smooth, wrinkle-free garments.
Organize Your Wardrobe and Drawers
All your efforts to minimize wrinkles can be undone if you squash your clothes into a crowded wardrobe or drawer. Leave space between hangers and organize clothes in neat piles. This also helps reduce the risk of mold and dust mites, which thrive in cramped, dark spaces, especially during winter months.
Modern Laundromat Convenience
For those who prefer a more hands-off approach, consider taking your laundry to Tommy Suds Laundry Centre. Our modern facilities feature clean, efficient washing machines and dryers. We’re open 7 days a week, with free WiFi and cafe area. Located conveniently, you can run errands or relax with a book while your laundry gets done. Transform the world’s most boring chore into a bit of downtime!
