Cut your ironing time in half with this kitchen staple trick

If I had to pinpoint the most frustrating aspect of ironing, it would be how thankless some materials can be. It’s that moment when, after flipping a garment over, it somehow manages to wrinkle anew. It feels like a never-ending struggle; no matter how often I glide the iron over the fabric, some creases stubbornly remain visible. Is there a way to overcome this? With today’s trick, ironing will no longer feel like a chore.

Have you ever spent what feels like an eternity ironing a shirt, only to still see wrinkles? There's a handy solution waiting in your kitchen—a roll of aluminum foil. This common kitchen item will revolutionize your ironing routine.

The method is simple: remove your ironing board's fabric cover and wrap the board with aluminum foil, with a shiny side facing up. Replace the cover and proceed with ironing as you normally would. You'll notice the difference after the first pass of the iron. The foil acts as a heat reflector, simultaneously ironing your clothes from both sides. This technique drastically reduces ironing time, and soon, wrinkled clothes will be a thing of the past.

Don't just fill your iron with distilled water to further simplify your ironing. Adding a secret ingredient accomplishes two things: it imbues your clothes with a fresh, delightful fragrance and makes the fabric easier to iron.

That secret ingredient is lemon juice. For every 3.4 ounces of distilled water, mix in 2-3 tablespoons of lemon juice, combine well, and pour it into your iron. This mix makes ironing smoother and leaves your garments smelling fresh. No need to worry about the lemon juice clogging your iron’s steam channels. On the contrary, its acidic nature helps descale them, effortlessly removing buildup.