Laundry, getting rid of those wrinkles on the road...

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by wheelmouse, Dec 17, 2011.

  1. wheelmouse

    wheelmouse Bobtail Member

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    I saw that there's other threads about laundry on the road but none relevant to this topic.

    However you do your laundry, there's always gonna be those unwanted wrinkles when you need to pack and stack your clothes. I've figured a way that solves this problem with most clothing types. I keep one of those small water bottles with a "fine mist" nozzle. Before you get dressed, just lightly spray over all the wrinkles making the item slightly moist (not wet). You can now put the garment on and the wrinkles should be gone within about 5 minutes.

    Hope this helps someone!
     
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  3. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    Or,

    You could just ignore them.
     
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  4. CondoCruiser

    CondoCruiser The Legend

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    I do like I was taught in the military and roll your clothes. You fold things in half or thirds and roll it up tight like a cigarette. It helps alot keeping wrinkles out.
     
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  5. mustang970

    mustang970 Road Train Member

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    It's all in the training.
    My wife was trained properly by her mother to wash and fold/hang clothes so they are wrinkle free.
     
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  6. DirtyBob

    DirtyBob Road Train Member

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    I see this derailing quickly lol. That was funny though.
     
  7. skellr

    skellr Road Train Member

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    How much does one of these wife things cost?
     
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  8. Germangirl

    Germangirl Light Load Member

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    I roll them too, an old trick from travelling through Europe and Asia with a backpack only. Anyhow... had i wanted a wrinkle-free life, I would not have become a trucker...:biggrin_25520:
     
  9. CondoCruiser

    CondoCruiser The Legend

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    Perhaps one could spray Botox on their clothes. I heard it gets rid of wrinkles. :)
     
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  10. Winkjr

    Winkjr Road Train Member

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    I never thought about it before but I do roll my clothes. Only I roll them like a joint and they still are wrinkled.
     
  11. mistwig

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    a product called grandmas wrinkle remover. spray some on, do a little smoothing and the wrinkles are gone by the time it dries. i know it dcan be bought at any hancock fabrics store but i dont know of anywhere else. we keep some in the shower bag all the time.
     
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