Whether you are a student or just like to wear a nice shirt for work, ironing is always an important part of the process. Many people enjoy it, and sometimes it can be relaxing to listen to music or watch a film while ironing. Nevertheless, it is very important to focus fully on what you are doing as you iron.

First of all, make sure that the shirt you are ironing is dry, especially if it has a high cotton content. If it is not fully dry, creases may appear faster and are more difficult to get rid of.

Second, make sure that you are using a clean iron and that you are pressing evenly. Try to use a softer setting and move the iron up and down rather than in circles, which can be hard on fabrics that are made from natural fibers.

Third, ensure that you are working with a flat surface. This will help you prevent creases in the fabric from spreading and also ensure that you are not damaging any buttons or threads by accident.

Fourth, try to position your shirt so that you can easily access all areas on the shirt. This includes the yoke, collar and front of the shirt.

5. Start with the yoke and collar

The yoke is a horizontal piece that makes up the top of the back of the shirt. It goes from one shoulder seam to the other and is not creased along with the rest of the back.

Once you have ironed the yoke and collar, it is time to iron the front of the shirt and sleeves. Lay the shirt down on the ironing board, making sure that you have a narrow end of the ironing board inside one of the sleeves.

Repeat the same steps with the other sleeve, laying it long ways on the ironing board and gently flattening it until it folds along the bottom hem of the sleeve.

This is the quickest and easiest way to remove wrinkles from your shirt and is suitable for most fabrics. The only drawback is that it can be a bit messy.

Fifth, if the shirt you are ironing has pleats, it can be difficult to reach them. However, you can use a padded or thick wooden hanger and gently hold the pleats in place before ironing. This will ensure that you can iron all of the pleats, and not just the ones in the center of the shirt.

Sixth, if your shirt has pleats on the back of it, you can press them with a steam iron. This will help to get rid of any creases that are on the back of your shirt and will make it look crisp.

Seventh, if you don’t have an iron, or if you are trying to get rid of very stubborn wrinkles, you can spray your shirt with water and let it air dry. This method is great for removing creases from shirts and dresses, but be careful not to damage any buttons or other details.