When you can’t stand ironing 🤢

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I'm not a fan of ironing but I still want my clothes to look nice and crease-free. So let me show you what I use instead of an iron.

[rowdybliss]

Top tip: Stacy only likes *distilled water.* I had a mini-Stacy, and I angered her by using regular tap water. Too many minerals! She got constipated and eventually simply quit. Luckily, distilled water can be had relatively inexpensively by the gallon at the market.

[TheIzzySquishy]

As someone who works in a second hand clothing shop, Stacy (or rather her industrial cousin Brunhilde) is a lifesaver for us - clothes look ironed, bacteria is killed, and bad smells are eradicated! (Not tobacco though - that smell survives everything but a full wash cycle)

[Vilexxica]

A tip from my years as a professional stylist & working in clothing stores: steam from the inside of the garment rather than the outside to achieve faster and more thorough wrinkle removal AND no risk of questionable water leaving visible mineral deposits or similar stains on your clothes!

[SharmClucas]

Steaming feels the same as ironing to me. It's the same level of work. I just buy clothes that either look good wrinkly or don't wrinkle. I have clothes that really should be ironed/steamed, but I never wear them. One extra step too much for me.

[Ez]

I wish more fashion channels would also do wardrobe care and maintenance lessons!

[PrinceDuCiel]

Stacy has been on my “to buy” list for a LONG time.

[a.m.j]

I have a mini Stacy... She is very helpful for my more precious fabrics... But a traditional iron works great too. My best tip to avoid wrinkles, is to hang clothes as soon as they come out of the dryer / when I'm done wearing them and am planning to wear them again! Or even air dry the clothes in a hung / flat position! It helps a lot. I also only honestly iron my fancy / outing clothes, what I'm at home with, no one's gonna see, so no one cares 😂

[mjcsixteen]

In my early 20’s I was asking my mom for YEARS for a steamer for birthday and Christmas because I hate ironing… she was like bUt YoUlL nEvEr UsE iT. Eventually in my late 20’s a client of mine listened to me and got me a steamer!!! I’ve had it for nearly 10 years, she saved my sister’s wedding day with all the bridesmaids dresses, I literally used her yesterday!!! Highly recommend!! If you hate ironing, you WILL use it!

[thatswhatisaidCA]

I have an Anastasia (Stacey, ahem). She's kind of great, but I still put steaming off until I need something or the pile gets higher. Fun fact, steaming kills bacteria, mold, viruses, so if you're on vacation and have only one or two shirts you're wearing in a hot sweaty climate, you can steam and clean at the same time. (Bring a hand-Stacey) or throw her into a steam dryer. Thank you, Andrea!

[dawn-marieoliver]

Since getting my own Staci (with an 'i' since she is smaller and handheld), I only use Ingrid (the iron) to press seams when sewing, to melt Stitch Witchery, and to press things that get (lightly) starched (very helpful on some crochet work on my summer tops).

Also works great on those furniture covers (like from Ikea) or duvets that you would never want to or could be able to iron.

I do miss working in a retail store and having access to the bigger, hotter steamers.

[themurrrr]

Stacy is the household version of Medusa: snake body and you never look into her eyes, or else…..
I want a Stacy, I need a Stacy, but Stacy will definitely end up hurting me….

[megan-]

Another option is to hang your creased clothes in the bathroom after a shower! The steam from the shower will help remove the creases :) it works a treat for me🎉

[WinterWitch]

I had a Stacy once, loved her. I live in comfort clothes that don’t need to be ironed now, thanks to chronic pain but when I cared I had a Stacy

[SomniaRomantica]

I first had a cousin of Stacy, it died at some point. Nowadays I have the mini version of Stacy, a pocket version with a long cord. Very lightweight & easy in use, I love it! I use the iron only for pressing. Also a pro-tip: With some lighter fabrics like tule and mesh, you can hang it in your bathroom after taking a shower. The creases fall right out!

[qaphqa]

Stacy still seems like a lot of effort, yet I'm so glad she works for you!

[BAKAROID]

I never iron nor steam – to me it's the same level of work. 😂 But my mommy taught me the proper ways to hang dry and fold my clothes so they're never wrinkly ✨️

[JediCoati]

For those who are not iron averse, but do hate weird creases: tailor's hams and sausages. They're basically small, densely packed pillows to shape garments corrently when you press them

[SummerAlleriaWindrunner]

Just a tip! You can also pop your clothes in the dryer for about 5-10 minutes and put it on right away and it gets rid of all the wrinkles :)
Or if you're going to take a shower that morning, put the clothes on a hanger and hang it up in the bathroom while you shower. The steam will help- but it's not as foolproof.

[Rosie]

I found a brand new portable garment steamer still in the box at a garage sale for $5 and it’s been a game changer for sure! I also make my own “wrinkle release” by mixing water and some fabric softener in a spray bottle.

[fluxweaver]

I work at a laundry service and we looove Stacy. She is such a champ ❤