Ironing in the summer? No thanks. When temperatures exceed the limit of common sense, the last thing we want to do is stand in front of a hot iron with beads of sweat on our foreheads and a pile of stubborn T-shirts in front of us. Plus, we have a date coming up, a cocktail by the pool, or just an Instagram story where we don't want to look like we've been run over by a steamroller.
What if we told you there is a solution that is cheaper than air conditioning, faster than an iron and completely in line with modern laziness? Aluminum foilYes, the one from the kitchen that you usually use to wrap sandwiches now has its glamorous role in your washer and dryer.
Why is ironing in the summer an absolute no-no?
Summer heat + iron = fashion tragedy. The combination of steam, heat, and human sweat is a recipe for drama. Summer wardrobe is light, casual, and often made from fabrics that are more wrinkle-friendly than beach ties. So why bother?
The Aluminum Foil Trick: Your New Household Hero
The solution is wonderfully simple: Make three to four balls of aluminum foil. (the size of a tennis ball) and throw it in the washing machine drum along with laundry laundry. Aluminum balls reduce static during washing, prevent clothes from sticking together, and reduce wrinklingYou can also use them in dryer, where they also help keep fabrics smoother during drying.
Linen Clothing Trick: Tame the Wrinkliest Material
Flax is synonymous with summer chic. However, even the most elegant linen dress looks like it's been through a wild night after washing. The solution? Delicates program, aluminum foil in a drum, and immediate hangingIf you air dry your linen clothes pull lightly and smooth while hanging – without ironing you will look like a Parisian on vacation.
Additional tricks for fewer wrinkles and more glamour
- Do not overload the machine. – better circulation means less friction.
- Select a program with lower spin speeds..
- Unfold clothes immediately after washing.
- Invest in a fabric softener with a steam functionif you're a high-tech enthusiast.
- Hang the shirts on a hanger, not on a rope – less contact, less wrinkles.
What about the environment and smart use?
Aluminum foil can be used several times (up to a month), which means less waste. Just be careful not to tear it – when it gets too thin or frayed, it recycleYour laundry will thank you, and so will your skin.
Summer without ironing? Yes, please!
Summer is a time for cocktails, beaches and mini dresses, not for fighting wrinkles on your shirts. With aluminum foil in the washing machine or dryer you'll save time, energy and sweat. And if anyone asks you why you look so flawless in this heat, just wink and say: "My trick is stellar.“
