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đ So, What Dryer Cycle Should You Be Using?
đ The Wrinkle Release or Permanent Press Cycle
If your dryer has a âWrinkle Releaseâ, âWrinkle Guardâ, or âPermanent Pressâ setting, thatâs your best bet for smooth, ready-to-wear clothes. Hereâs why:
â What Makes It Effective:
- Medium heat: High heat can âsetâ 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 â reducing deep-set wrinkles.
- Timed tumbling: Some models also tumble clothes periodically after the cycle ends, keeping clothes loose until youâre ready to remove them.
𧺠Pro Tip: Donât overload the dryer. Clothes need space to tumble freely and smooth out during drying.
𧟠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. Theyâre eco-friendly and reusable, too.
3. Donât 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 donât dry at the same rate. Mixing them causes over-drying and wrinkling. Sort by fabric weight and type for best results.
𧴠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.
đż Ingredients:
- 1 cup distilled water
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar (relaxes fibers)
- 1 teaspoon hair conditioner or fabric softener (for smoothness and scent)
- Optional: 3â5 drops lavender or lemon essential oil
