Simple tricks, or how you can iron a T-shirt without an iron
The T-shirt has long been a basic item. Therefore, it is difficult to find a person who does not have T-shirts in his wardrobe. The fabrics used to make them are different, many of them require ironing.
What to do if there is no iron? How to iron a T-shirt without an iron?
There are some clever ways to iron out a wrinkled T-shirt without using this household appliance.
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How to quickly smooth it out?
People throughout the ages have tried to make things look neater. And since the iron was invented only in the 17th century, before that fabrics were ironed in very interesting ways. But in the future, the number of life hacks only increased.
Most of the lifehacks presented below do not require any fancy gadgets or outside help. Let's take a closer look at the most popular of them.
Ferry
This method is suitable for those who have some time to spare. To “iron” with steam, you need to fill a bath of boiling water and hang the desired T-shirts over it using hangers.
After a short time, usually 20 minutes, the steam will smooth them out. After this, you need to let the T-shirts dry, you can move them to a more ventilated room.
Leave the items to dry directly on the hanger to prevent them from getting wrinkled again. The method is best used at night, and in the morning you can put on a neat T-shirt.
Lifehack with a teapot
Everything is simple here. The principle works in the same way as a stove iron that was heated over a fire.
If there is no ordinary kettle in the house, you can use a metal mug, ladle or small bowl.
This video will show you how to iron a T-shirt without an iron:
A solution with a unique effect
For this method of ironing a T-shirt without an iron, you need to prepare a special cocktail. For it you will need:
vinegar 9%;- water;
- fabric softener;
- spray.
All ingredients of the “potion” should be taken in equal parts, and then mixed thoroughly in a spray bottle.
Sprinkle the T-shirt hung on hangers generously with the mixture and allow to dry. This product does not leave stains and quickly straightens out creases on things..
If you don't have the ingredients you need, you can just use water. It is better to dry the wet T-shirt with a hairdryer.
Heaviness to the rescue
A fairly simple method with a heavy object will help straighten out creases on a T-shirt. You need to level the item, place it on a flat surface and press it with something heavy. You can even sit carefully on top.
About 20 minutes of such exposure is enough, and the T-shirt will be ready for release. For a more lasting effect, you can press the item overnight.
In order to put on a neat T-shirt in the morning, you can straighten it and put it under the mattress at night. Under the weight it will straighten out and be level. This method is not suitable for beds with slats and, especially, armored ones.
Boiling water
This method works on the same principle as the first. The item acquires a neat appearance due to steam treatment. But this method requires much less water.
It can be very useful when traveling and it is very easy to implement at home in the shortest possible time.
In order to iron a T-shirt, you need to boil water in a kettle. Then take it and, directing the steam from the spout onto the item, smooth the clothes. Fast and easy.
Wet towel
This method is recommended for knitted items., but it can also be used for T-shirts. You need to place the item on top of a towel moistened with water and carefully straighten it.
Give time for all wrinkles to disappear and hang the clothes on hangers. Leave it to dry.
Wet hands
If the T-shirt is thin and the creases are not severe, you can smooth it out with wet hands. Need to:
- hang up the thing
- wet your hands,
- “iron” the fabric on both sides.
Hands must be clean otherwise there will be dirty stains.
Curling iron
If there is a girl in the house who loves straight hair, then her curling iron can be used for other purposes.
Hair straightener is suitable for emergency ironing of clothes. It needs to be heated and pressed between the plates on the T-shirt.
For such ironing, it is better to choose the minimum temperature of the curling iron. You need to clamp the fabric literally for a few seconds so as not to scorch it and spoil the item. It is better to degrease the plates first.
Don't try to smooth out something you're already wearing.. Although this may save time, there is no need to take any risks.
Stretching
A very simple and quick method that works great on small wrinkles. When tensioned, the fabrics are smoothed out well, and the broken fibers return to their original appearance. So this technique is also suitable for small creases.
You need to slightly moisten the T-shirt, preferably using a spray bottle and gently pull in all directions until the desired result is achieved. The main thing is not to overdo it, so as not to spoil the thing.
Tips and prohibitions
To avoid destroying your favorite T-shirt when ironing without an iron, you need to carefully introduce new methods.
If, for example, a mug of boiling water did not help, then it is better to use some gentle method. For example, with steam.
Thus, after a rather aggressive impact on the fabric, you minimize the chances of ruining the clothes.
If you need a T-shirt now, then it is best to use express methods, such as stretching or ironing with a curling iron. But still try not to rush and handle the item carefully. Because if the T-shirt gets ruined, you’ll have to rip off another outfit even faster.
The methods presented above do not have strict prohibitions. But it’s still a good idea to study the composition of the T-shirt fabric. So, using a hot kettle or curling iron can damage polyester.
Conclusion
Ironing a T-shirt without an iron is quite easy. All methods do not require any special equipment or skills. It is enough to use what is in every home.
