Do you ever feel like no matter how carefully you wash and dry your clothes, they still come out looking like a crumpled mess?

Elaa, a busy mom from Sydney, can relate. She was frustrated by the unappealing appearance of her freshly washed clothes, which resembled something that had been 'chewed by a dog'.

Even after hanging them up immediately after drying, she couldn't escape the stubborn wrinkles that plagued her laundry.

Luckily, she turned to a community of fellow laundry-doers for help and discovered an unexpected culprit behind her wrinkled clothes – the spin cycle of her washing machine! It turns out that high spin speeds and overloading your machine can wreak havoc on the appearance of your clothes.

A high spin cycle and an overloaded washing machine can cause clothes to come out of the wash with deep wrinkles. Credit: Unsplash/Priscilla du Preez.

But that's not all. Did you know that using hot water in your wash can also contribute to wrinkled clothing? That's right – the temperature of the water can affect the fibres of your clothes and cause them to crumple up.

Many on social media said they have found that using a gentler spin cycle on their washing machine can help minimise wrinkles. Additionally, shaking out clothes before hanging them up can also help eliminate any creases before drying.

But if you're looking for an even more effective solution, Sydney-based cleaning expert Anita Birges has a secret weapon for crease-free clothes – a DIY 'wrinkle release' spray.

This simple concoction consists of just a few household ingredients – hair conditioner, white vinegar, and water – which, when mixed together and sprayed on clothes, can quickly banish those unsightly wrinkles.

In a video, Anita demonstrates how she mixes one teaspoon of hair conditioner, one teaspoon of white vinegar, and water into a 100 ml spray bottle. The result is a powerful wrinkle-release spray that is so effective she even takes it with her when she travels.

'I love this, and bring a little bottle with me every time we go away,' Anita said.

'It's perfect for when you get to a destination and want to give your clothes a little freshen up.'

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So, if you're tired of dealing with wrinkled clothes and want to try a simple and effective solution, give Anita's DIY wrinkle release spray a try. With just a few household ingredients and a little bit of effort, you can enjoy crease-free clothes every time you do laundry.

Key Takeaways

• Wrinkled clothes after washing can be caused by high spin speeds and overloading the machine.
• Using hot water in your wash can also contribute to wrinkled clothes.
• To minimise wrinkles, use a gentler spin cycle, shake out clothes before hanging them up, or use a DIY wrinkle-release spray made of hair conditioner, white vinegar, and water.

How Different Types of Fabrics Can Cause Excessive Wrinkling

When it comes to wrinkled clothes, the type of fabric you are washing matters just as much as the washing machine settings.

Different kinds of fabrics can be more or less prone to wrinkling and creasing when washed, and knowing how to recognise these fabrics is key to pre-treating them properly and making sure they come out of the wash looking fresh and clean.

Shaking out clothes before hanging them up can prevent wrinkles from setting in. Credit: Unsplash/Sarah Brown.

Generally speaking, lightweight fabrics like cotton, linens, and silks tend to wrinkle more easily than heavier fabrics such as polyester and other synthetic materials.

Some natural materials, such as cashmere are also much more prone to wrinkling than other fabrics and need to be treated with extra care to prevent them from becoming too creased.

It's also important to consider how the fabric can be affected by the temperature of the wash. Hotter water can cause fabrics to shrink and become more prone to wrinkling, while cold water washes can help them stay fresh-looking for longer.

It's always best to read the care instructions for the specific garment you are washing to make sure you are using the best settings for the fabric.

When choosing the spin cycle, the same principle applies: certain fabrics should be washed at a much lower spin speed than others. Delicate items such as silk and lace should be spun at the lowest setting on the machine to help them retain their shape and keep them from becoming creased.

Longer spin cycles can help prevent excessive wrinkles, but for more delicate items, it may be better to spin at a lower speed and shake the garment out afterwards to help reduce the creases.

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So, next time you're doing your laundry, keep these valuable tips in mind to prevent and treat those pesky wrinkles. Whether you try a gentler spin cycle, give your clothes a good shake-out, or make your own DIY wrinkle-release spray, you'll be able to enjoy crease-free clothes that look fresh and polished every time.

And, if you have any more tips or tricks to share, be sure to leave them in the comments – we'd love to hear from you! Happy washing, everyone!

 

[janj]

I just use the vinegar and water

 

[Catherines]

Do you ever feel like no matter how carefully you wash and dry your clothes, they still come out looking like a crumpled mess?

Elaa, a busy mom from Sydney, can relate. She was frustrated by the unappealing appearance of her freshly washed clothes, which resembled something that had been 'chewed by a dog'.

Even after hanging them up immediately after drying, she couldn't escape the stubborn wrinkles that plagued her laundry.

Luckily, she turned to a community of fellow laundry-doers for help and discovered an unexpected culprit behind her wrinkled clothes – the spin cycle of her washing machine! It turns out that high spin speeds and overloading your machine can wreak havoc on the appearance of your clothes.

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A high spin cycle and an overloaded washing machine can cause clothes to come out of the wash with deep wrinkles. Credit: Unsplash/Priscilla du Preez.

But that's not all. Did you know that using hot water in your wash can also contribute to wrinkled clothing? That's right – the temperature of the water can affect the fibres of your clothes and cause them to crumple up.

Many on social media said they have found that using a gentler spin cycle on their washing machine can help minimise wrinkles. Additionally, shaking out clothes before hanging them up can also help eliminate any creases before drying.

But if you're looking for an even more effective solution, Sydney-based cleaning expert Anita Birges has a secret weapon for crease-free clothes – a DIY 'wrinkle release' spray.

This simple concoction consists of just a few household ingredients – hair conditioner, white vinegar, and water – which, when mixed together and sprayed on clothes, can quickly banish those unsightly wrinkles.

In a video, Anita demonstrates how she mixes one teaspoon of hair conditioner, one teaspoon of white vinegar, and water into a 100 ml spray bottle. The result is a powerful wrinkle-release spray that is so effective she even takes it with her when she travels.

'I love this, and bring a little bottle with me every time we go away,' Anita said.

'It's perfect for when you get to a destination and want to give your clothes a little freshen up.'

​

So, if you're tired of dealing with wrinkled clothes and want to try a simple and effective solution, give Anita's DIY wrinkle release spray a try. With just a few household ingredients and a little bit of effort, you can enjoy crease-free clothes every time you do laundry.

Key Takeaways

• Wrinkled clothes after washing can be caused by high spin speeds and overloading the machine.
• Using hot water in your wash can also contribute to wrinkled clothes.
• To minimise wrinkles, use a gentler spin cycle, shake out clothes before hanging them up, or use a DIY wrinkle-release spray made of hair conditioner, white vinegar, and water.

How Different Types of Fabrics Can Cause Excessive Wrinkling

When it comes to wrinkled clothes, the type of fabric you are washing matters just as much as the washing machine settings.

Different kinds of fabrics can be more or less prone to wrinkling and creasing when washed, and knowing how to recognise these fabrics is key to pre-treating them properly and making sure they come out of the wash looking fresh and clean.

View attachment 16516

Shaking out clothes before hanging them up can prevent wrinkles from setting in. Credit: Unsplash/Sarah Brown.

Generally speaking, lightweight fabrics like cotton, linens, and silks tend to wrinkle more easily than heavier fabrics such as polyester and other synthetic materials.

Some natural materials, such as cashmere are also much more prone to wrinkling than other fabrics and need to be treated with extra care to prevent them from becoming too creased.

It's also important to consider how the fabric can be affected by the temperature of the wash. Hotter water can cause fabrics to shrink and become more prone to wrinkling, while cold water washes can help them stay fresh-looking for longer.

It's always best to read the care instructions for the specific garment you are washing to make sure you are using the best settings for the fabric.

When choosing the spin cycle, the same principle applies: certain fabrics should be washed at a much lower spin speed than others. Delicate items such as silk and lace should be spun at the lowest setting on the machine to help them retain their shape and keep them from becoming creased.

Longer spin cycles can help prevent excessive wrinkles, but for more delicate items, it may be better to spin at a lower speed and shake the garment out afterwards to help reduce the creases.

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So, next time you're doing your laundry, keep these valuable tips in mind to prevent and treat those pesky wrinkles. Whether you try a gentler spin cycle, give your clothes a good shake-out, or make your own DIY wrinkle-release spray, you'll be able to enjoy crease-free clothes that look fresh and polished every time.

And, if you have any more tips or tricks to share, be sure to leave them in the comments – we'd love to hear from you! Happy washing, everyone!

 

[Catherines]

A lot of common sense here - smaller loads, shake them out to release some wrinkles and, my way of doing things - get them out of the machine as soon as the wash finishes. If left in there too long of course the wrinkles will set in!

 

[Penny4]

I agree with the spinning cycle, especially with 'good' garments, then I use the lower spin.

 

[Jest]

Do you ever feel like no matter how carefully you wash and dry your clothes, they still come out looking like a crumpled mess?

Elaa, a busy mom from Sydney, can relate. She was frustrated by the unappealing appearance of her freshly washed clothes, which resembled something that had been 'chewed by a dog'.

Even after hanging them up immediately after drying, she couldn't escape the stubborn wrinkles that plagued her laundry.

Luckily, she turned to a community of fellow laundry-doers for help and discovered an unexpected culprit behind her wrinkled clothes – the spin cycle of her washing machine! It turns out that high spin speeds and overloading your machine can wreak havoc on the appearance of your clothes.

View attachment 16515

A high spin cycle and an overloaded washing machine can cause clothes to come out of the wash with deep wrinkles. Credit: Unsplash/Priscilla du Preez.

But that's not all. Did you know that using hot water in your wash can also contribute to wrinkled clothing? That's right – the temperature of the water can affect the fibres of your clothes and cause them to crumple up.

Many on social media said they have found that using a gentler spin cycle on their washing machine can help minimise wrinkles. Additionally, shaking out clothes before hanging them up can also help eliminate any creases before drying.

But if you're looking for an even more effective solution, Sydney-based cleaning expert Anita Birges has a secret weapon for crease-free clothes – a DIY 'wrinkle release' spray.

This simple concoction consists of just a few household ingredients – hair conditioner, white vinegar, and water – which, when mixed together and sprayed on clothes, can quickly banish those unsightly wrinkles.

In a video, Anita demonstrates how she mixes one teaspoon of hair conditioner, one teaspoon of white vinegar, and water into a 100 ml spray bottle. The result is a powerful wrinkle-release spray that is so effective she even takes it with her when she travels.

'I love this, and bring a little bottle with me every time we go away,' Anita said.

'It's perfect for when you get to a destination and want to give your clothes a little freshen up.'

​

So, if you're tired of dealing with wrinkled clothes and want to try a simple and effective solution, give Anita's DIY wrinkle release spray a try. With just a few household ingredients and a little bit of effort, you can enjoy crease-free clothes every time you do laundry.

Key Takeaways

• Wrinkled clothes after washing can be caused by high spin speeds and overloading the machine.
• Using hot water in your wash can also contribute to wrinkled clothes.
• To minimise wrinkles, use a gentler spin cycle, shake out clothes before hanging them up, or use a DIY wrinkle-release spray made of hair conditioner, white vinegar, and water.

How Different Types of Fabrics Can Cause Excessive Wrinkling

When it comes to wrinkled clothes, the type of fabric you are washing matters just as much as the washing machine settings.

Different kinds of fabrics can be more or less prone to wrinkling and creasing when washed, and knowing how to recognise these fabrics is key to pre-treating them properly and making sure they come out of the wash looking fresh and clean.

View attachment 16516

Shaking out clothes before hanging them up can prevent wrinkles from setting in. Credit: Unsplash/Sarah Brown.

Generally speaking, lightweight fabrics like cotton, linens, and silks tend to wrinkle more easily than heavier fabrics such as polyester and other synthetic materials.

Some natural materials, such as cashmere are also much more prone to wrinkling than other fabrics and need to be treated with extra care to prevent them from becoming too creased.

It's also important to consider how the fabric can be affected by the temperature of the wash. Hotter water can cause fabrics to shrink and become more prone to wrinkling, while cold water washes can help them stay fresh-looking for longer.

It's always best to read the care instructions for the specific garment you are washing to make sure you are using the best settings for the fabric.

When choosing the spin cycle, the same principle applies: certain fabrics should be washed at a much lower spin speed than others. Delicate items such as silk and lace should be spun at the lowest setting on the machine to help them retain their shape and keep them from becoming creased.

Longer spin cycles can help prevent excessive wrinkles, but for more delicate items, it may be better to spin at a lower speed and shake the garment out afterwards to help reduce the creases.

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So, next time you're doing your laundry, keep these valuable tips in mind to prevent and treat those pesky wrinkles. Whether you try a gentler spin cycle, give your clothes a good shake-out, or make your own DIY wrinkle-release spray, you'll be able to enjoy crease-free clothes that look fresh and polished every time.

And, if you have any more tips or tricks to share, be sure to leave them in the comments – we'd love to hear from you! Happy washing, everyone!

a big NO to fabric softener.

 

[Gsr]

I take clothes out of the washing machine as soon as it stops, shake them out and place in basket, hang out straight away and smooth out wrinkles as I hang them. I fold everything as I take it off the line and hang clothes as soon as I get inside. I rarely need to iron anything.

 

[MindyMac]

Ironing.... I haven't used an iron for about 20 years. I wash, straight out onto the clothes line. I use plastic clothes hangers where possible for the wet washing (tops, dresses, shirts, nighties) and hang washing in an orderly fashion including towels, linen and even pants, skirts. It is immediately folded when dry. I also use a good quality fabric softener in every wash. It's like hair conditioner when you have dry curly hair like I do. It needs to be re-conditioned when you have washed your hair. It dries out the scalp and hair. The exact same thing happens when we do our washing. The detergents are getting out as much dirt/grime as possible. The fabric softener is not one built into the detergent as this does not make sense to wash out grime/dirt and try and condition as well. One never adds hair conditioner to the shampoo, they are two separate items and used separately as well. So, my theory is the same with washing. Also, my best friend now is this very helpful folding device which is available at Kmart for $7.00 Laundry Folding Board.

 

[mark godwin]

i have lots of trackies and t-shirts . have,nt used an iron for years . problem solved !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Jest]

Ironing.... I haven't used an iron for about 20 years. I wash, straight out onto the clothes line. I use plastic clothes hangers where possible for the wet washing (tops, dresses, shirts, nighties) and hang washing in an orderly fashion including towels, linen and even pants, skirts. It is immediately folded when dry. I also use a good quality fabric softener in every wash. It's like hair conditioner when you have dry curly hair like I do. It needs to be re-conditioned when you have washed your hair. It dries out the scalp and hair. The exact same thing happens when we do our washing. The detergents are getting out as much dirt/grime as possible. The fabric softener is not one built into the detergent as this does not make sense to wash out grime/dirt and try and condition as well. One never adds hair conditioner to the shampoo, they are two separate items and used separately as well. So, my theory is the same with washing. Also, my best friend now is this very helpful folding device which is available at Kmart for $7.00 Laundry Folding Board. View attachment 16660

this one does mix shampoo and conditioner together. BUT i never use softener in my washing machine. Makers will tell you a big no no.

 

[paulamc52]

I take clothes out of the washing machine as soon as it stops, shake them out and place in basket, hang out straight away and smooth out wrinkles as I hang them. I fold everything as I take it off the line and hang clothes as soon as I get inside. I rarely need to iron anything.