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🌀 So, What Dryer Cycle Should You Be Using?
👉 The Wrinkle Release or Permanent Press Cycle
If your dryer has a “Wrinkle Release”, “Wrinkle Guard”, or “Permanent Press” setting, that’s your best bet for smooth, ready-to-wear clothes. Here’s why:
✅ What Makes It Effective:
- Medium heat: High heat can “set” wrinkles into fabrics. Permanent press cycles use gentler, medium heat to dry without overheating.
- Cool-down phase: These cycles finish with a short cool-air tumble, which helps relax fibers before they settle — reducing deep-set wrinkles.
- Timed tumbling: Some models also tumble clothes periodically after the cycle ends, keeping clothes loose until you’re ready to remove them.
🧼 Bonus Tips for Wrinkle-Free Drying
1. Shake Out Clothes Before Drying
Give each item a quick snap or shake before tossing it into the dryer. It helps reduce deep folds and tangles that cause creases.
2. Use Dryer Balls
Wool or silicone dryer balls separate clothes, improve air circulation, and reduce static and wrinkles. They’re eco-friendly and reusable, too.
3. Don’t Let Clothes Sit in the Dryer
As soon as the cycle ends, remove clothes promptly and hang or fold immediately. Letting them sit allows wrinkles to set in.
4. Dry Similar Fabrics Together
Heavy towels and delicate blouses don’t dry at the same rate. Mixing them causes over-drying and wrinkling. Sort by fabric weight and type for best results.
🧴 Natural DIY Wrinkle-Release Spray
Even with the right dryer cycle, wrinkles sometimes sneak in. Instead of reaching for the iron, try this easy, homemade wrinkle-release spray made with natural ingredients.
🌿 Ingredients:
- 1 cup distilled water
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar (relaxes fibers)
- 1 teaspoon hair conditioner or fabric softener (for smoothness and scent)
- Optional: 3–5 drops lavender or lemon essential oil
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