And that may lead you to wonder the best way to ease out the wrinkles: steamer vs. iron?
It works great for most types of clothing and fabricseven delicate fabrics like silk, cashmere, and wool.
And it especially shines for clothes that are very hard to iron, such as pleated skirts.
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That’s when the steamer comes in handy.
Have a clothing item that’s less than fresh?
A steamer can also give it a quick clean, too.
“Think of it as a little bit of a cleaning boost,” Rothman says.
“The iron is really set up for that crisp look,” Rothman says.
Hold the steamer an inch or two away from your clothing itemdo not touch it to the fabric.
execute the steamer over each section in an up and down motion, smoothing the fabric as you go.
Here’s the scoop on a few other options.
Simply spritz these on your clothes, and pull a bit on the fabric to release the wrinkles.
(Just don’t leave it sitting there, as can get wrinkled all over again!)
“A lot of people end up getting their clothes too wet,” she says.
