Ironing is one of those colossal chores that nobody enjoys doing. To help lighten the load, we’ve got a bunch of nifty tips and tricks to shave precious minutes off laundry day so you can spend more time doing things you actually enjoy. Here are five ways to make ironing time more efficient:

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5 Genius Ways To Cut Ironing Time In Half

1. Use Long, Straight Strokes Instead Of Circular Ones

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Circular motions will cause your fabric to stretch and wear out more easily. Always go back and forth, and apply long strokes.

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2. Hang Dry Immediately

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Leaving clothes to sit in the washing machine after the cycle is over can cause wrinkles to set. Take them out immediately and hang them to dry, to help creases roll out. It helps to peg clothes from the bottom too!

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3. Take A Steamy Shower

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This trick only works if you’re taking a hot shower or bath. Simply hang up the clothing item and let the steam do the work of de-wrinkling your clothes for you.

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4. Flat Iron Collars And Cuffs

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Remove creases on the edges of your clothes like collars and cuffs with a flat iron! It’s super easy and only takes seconds.

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5. Invest In A Super Efficient Steam Generator Iron

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Forget spraying water on your clothes – an iron that generates steam is a handy solution getting rid of wrinkles and creases. Get one that’s ultra light and doesn’t require you to adjust for heat like the Philips PerfectCare Elite Plus! Check out our Tried & Tested review video below: