You might be surprised by this one. We all watched our parents iron in circular motions, but guess what? It\u2019s no longer in fashion!\n

Ironing in circles causes scratches and it can ruin the fit of your clothes. Use long straight strokes in the same direction instead. This will prevent you from stretching the fabric.\n

\u00a0Say Yes to Steam\n

The next ironing tip is to say yes to steam! If you can\u2019t get a wrinkle out, no matter how hard you\u2019ve tried, you need to turn on the steam. You\u2019ll see the wrinkles disappear before your eyes.\n

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Check Your Board\n\n\n

Hate ironing because your ironing board sucks? Time to get a new one. Having a decent board can make all the difference in ironing. It makes it easier and protects your clothes if you have a good board.\n

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Clean Your Iron\n

A dirty iron can leave marks on fabrics and snag the material. Whenever you notice rust, marks, dirt or stickiness, it\u2019s time to clean your iron. Use a cleaning solution, or mix together equal parts distilled white vinegar and water, and with a cloth, clean down the plate.\n

You might also need to clean the interior of your iron. To do this, use a cleaning solution, or mix together equal parts distilled white vinegar and water. Pour it into the water tank. Either press the self clean button, or press the steam button repeatedly.\n

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Afterwards, fill the iron up with clean water and press the steam button to get out any remnants of the solution. This prevents limescale build up which can be damaging on your clothes.\n

Vinegar: Your Iron\u2019s Best Friend\n

Who knew irons had a best friend? Well, they do \u2014 and it\u2019s vinegar.\n

There are a few ways to use vinegar when ironing. Try one of these ironing tricks!\n

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Remove creases: Mix together equal parts distilled white vinegar and water. Put it in a spray bottle. Spray the garment, then use the iron to remove the creases.\n
Remove shiny areas: You know those shiny areas you get on your clothes from irons? Vinegar can help. Use your spray bottle to dampen the garment, then iron as normal. Of course, check your iron is clean first.\n
Prevent yellow marks: When you\u2019re done ironing, use your solution to spray collars and underarm areas to prevent sweat stains.\n
Clean your iron: Follow the tips above to clean your soleplate and the inside of your iron with equal parts vinegar and water.\n\n
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Iron on Your Favorite Fragrance\n
You can make your clothes smell good by adding perfume to your water tank. Just add a drop!\n
When you start ironing, you\u2019ll notice the wonderful smell. Now, all your clothes will smell of your favorite fragrance all the time.\n
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Blow Dry Your Dress\n
Another hair tool that will come in handy for an ironing hack is your blow dryer.\n
Use a spray bottle to spritz water onto the clothes. This will soften the creases. Hold the clothes tight, lying flat or hanging up, and use the hair dryer to blow hot air onto the wrinkles. This will remove them in a short amount of time.\n
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This is super useful for skirts and dresses because they can be difficult to iron. Plus, it\u2019s good for delicate fabrics. You shouldn\u2019t really be ironing silk and wool, so a hair dryer can do wonders here!\n\n
Spray Bottle & Sun\n
For a more hipster way at tackling wrinkles, this ironing trick can help!\n
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This one is particularly useful if you\u2019re away on vacation without an iron. All you need to do is spritz the clothes with water and hang the garment out in the hot sun. If you don\u2019t have a spray bottle, use your hands or a bottle to splash some water onto the clothes.\n
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Wash Smaller Loads\n

Shake It Out\n

Iron in Order\n

\u00a0Say Yes to Steam\n

Check Your Board\n\n\n

Vinegar: Your Iron\u2019s Best Friend\n