Laundry day is one of the most dreaded household chores. Gathering up everyone’s dirty clothes and throwing them in the washer and dryer is one thing… but having to iron and fold every article can be a real pain.

Thankfully there are simple DIY hacks that can make your laundry days a breeze.

Sometimes we can get sidetracked while doing laundry and totally forget about the load we started. It’s time to not stress over late-night ironing for the kids or even your next workday outfit.

That’s why the ice cube hack is here to save the day!

Ice Ice Baby

The idea of this nifty trick is to throw several ice cubes into the dryer and while the ice melts it will steam your clothes and have your clothes wrinkle-free and ready to put on. You can kiss that iron goodbye after this time-saving hack. While some newer dryer models have a steam setting, there is a way for everyone to have wrinkle-free clothes without a hole in their pocket.

Drab To Fab

Put It To The Test

But the question is does this ice cube hack really work? Well, there are a few things you have to take into account if you want to have wrinkle-free ready to wear clothes. Through trial and error, people have put the ice cube hack to the test and have noticed it doesn’t work as well with a dryer packed with clothes. The ice cube hack won’t be as effective with jeans or heavy fabrics so don’t throw away that iron just yet.

It’s best to try this trick with a small load of cotton clothes for the best result.

What You Want To Do

When you put your small load of clothes in the dryer, dry them for 20 minutes and then open it up mid-cycle to throw the ice cubes in. Once the ice cubes are in they’ll help smooth out the creases in your cotton articles.

Now your clothes are smoother than ever without picking up an iron!

If you don’t have any ice readily available, throwing a damp washcloth is another great alternative. If your dryer has a dryness sensor it may stop throughout the cycle while your clothes are still wet. Just simply set for another 15-20 minutes or until they’re fully dry.

Other Nifty Tricks

This ice cube hack is perfect for people on the go! If you don’t have time to wait around for the iron to heat up and to smooth out every wrinkle, throw that shirt in the dryer with a couple of ice cubes. You’ll be ready to run out of the door in no time. If this trick doesn’t seem practical for your day to day, there are plenty of other tricks to make those wrinkly clothes less daunting. According to Apartment Therapy, you can even make a wrinkle releaser by adding 2 cups water, 1 teaspoon of hair conditioner, and 1 tablespoon of white vinegar into a spray bottle and spray on your mildly damp clothes while they’re in the dryer.

Take the stress out of laundry day and try out these helpful tricks!

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Source: Home Hacks, Simple Most, Apartment Therapy