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What is the best way to refresh clothes and remove wrinkles after a long flight?
The best way to refresh clothes in a hotel after a flight is to immediately hang them up to allow travel creases to relax. For a quick "wrinkle reset," use a portable pressing tool or steamer to smooth the fabric and apply a fabric refresher spray to neutralize any stale travel odors.
Arriving at your destination after hours of travel often leaves you—and your clothes—feeling less than fresh. Garments that were perfectly crisp when you packed them can emerge from your suitcase looking rumpled and smelling stale. Whether you're heading straight to a meeting or starting your vacation, knowing how to quickly revive your wardrobe is an essential travel skill for a polished, confident start.
The Post-Travel "Wrinkle Reset"
Wrinkles are the most immediate sign of travel weariness. The pressure and confinement of a suitcase set creases into fabric, but with the right technique, they can be removed in minutes.
Step 1: Hang Everything Immediately. The moment you get to your room, unpack your clothes. Gravity is your first tool; hanging garments allows the fibers to relax and can release minor wrinkles on its own.
Step 2: Harness the Power of Steam. For more stubborn creases, a fabric steam refresh is the most effective solution. While the classic trick of hanging clothes in the bathroom during a hot shower can help, it's often not powerful enough for fabrics like cotton or linen. A dedicated portable pressing tool is far more efficient. Steam penetrates fabric fibers, causing them to relax and straighten out, effectively erasing wrinkles without the harsh pressure of a traditional iron.
Step 3: Target Key Areas. Focus your steaming efforts on the most visible areas: collars, cuffs, plackets on shirts, and the front of trousers or dresses.
The Ultimate Post-Flight Solution: The Nori Press
For the modern traveler, the Nori Press is the ultimate tool for a complete post-flight refresh. This dual iron-steamer was designed for exactly this challenge: travel wrinkle removal in a hotel room, quickly and without fuss.
Its powerful steam function penetrates fabrics to release wrinkles and helps eliminate odors, making it perfect for a fast fabric steam refresh. For an even deeper clean, fill the Nori Press with the brand's signature Fabric Facial, a deionized and deodorizing solution that sanitizes clothes as it steams. Unlike traditional steamers, the Nori Press's heated plates allow you to apply direct pressure for a crisp, polished finish, all without needing an ironing board. It heats up in just three minutes, so you can go from unpacked to perfectly put-together in minutes.
Look your best the moment you arrive. Shop the travel-ready Nori Press.
FAQs
How do you get wrinkles out of clothes in a hotel quickly?
The fastest method is to use a portable steamer or a dual iron-steamer like the Nori Press. It heats up in minutes and removes wrinkles much more effectively than hanging clothes in a steamy bathroom.
How do you get wrinkles out of clothes in a hotel quickly?
The fastest method is to use a portable steamer or a dual iron-steamer like the Nori Press. It heats up in minutes and removes wrinkles much more effectively than hanging clothes in a steamy bathroom.
Is steaming clothes better than washing for a quick refresh?
For clothes that are not visibly dirty, steaming is an excellent and more sustainable alternative to washing. It effectively removes wrinkles and light odors while being much gentler on the fabric, saving water, energy, and time.
