How to Get Wrinkles out of Polyester
Whether you are dealing with polyester clothes, curtains, tablecloths, or comforters, these tips will help you remove wrinkles from the fabric.
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No matter what you spilled on your clothes or furnishings, we can tell you how to get it out.
You Will Need
- Polyester fabric
- Pressing cloth
- Iron
- Clothesline
- Clothing steamer (optional)
Steps
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Step 1
Press the fabric
Cover the polyester fabric with a pressing cloth and iron it. Don't let the iron come in direct contact with the polyester.
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Spray the item with a light mist of water before you begin ironing.
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Step 2
Wash the item
Wash the item and hang it on your clothesline. Do not wring it out first; the weight of the water will help force the wrinkles out.
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As a variation on this method, hang the item over a clothes steamer and let the steam draw the wrinkles out.
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Step 3
Use a washer with a permanent press cycle
Place the item in the washer and use the permanent press cycle. When the cycle is finished, place it in the dryer using the permanent press setting.
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Step 4
Remove item from dryer
Remove the item from the dryer as soon as it is finished running, and hang it up to prevent further wrinkles.
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Heat and water remove wrinkles in polyester by breaking and reforming molecular bonds in the fabric.
