Whether it’s a day in the office or an important event, a perfectly ironed shirt can help polish your look. Not sure where to start? Follow our step-by-step guide for the best way to iron shirts and keep them looking great all day. 

Follow these 10 easy steps to keep your shirts wrinkle-free.

Fill the iron’s water tank and set the appliance to the steam setting. This will help smooth out creases in your shirt. 

Wondering how to iron the collar on a shirt? For the best results, iron the inside of the collar, followed by the outside. 

Repeat the same method above with the cuffs, starting with the inside and finishing with the outside. Carefully iron around the buttons to smooth out any creases. 

To iron shirt sleeves, place one sleeve flat on the ironing board, with the seam facing the edge. Iron the shirt from the shoulder to the cuff, then turn the sleeve over and repeat the same process. For precise results, consider investing in a sleeve ironing board. 

Ironing shirt shoulders can be tricky and requires practice. To prevent creases, tuck the shoulder over the pointed end of the ironing board. 

Next, iron the front of the shirt, working from top to bottom. To keep the shirt securely positioned on the board, work on one side and then move to the other. 

Turn the shirt over and lay it flat, with the collar pointing towards the tip of the ironing board. Iron from top to bottom. 

Quality-check your garment and go over any remaining creases.

To prevent your shirt from creasing, place it on a hanger. 

Switch off your iron and let it cool. You should also empty the water tank to prevent limescale from building up. 

Dress shirts are a staple piece in every formal wear wardrobe. Here’s how to iron them correctly. 

Using smooth motions, iron from the tip of the collar to the middle. Be careful not to iron any creases into the collar, and don’t turn it down until you’ve finished the rest of the shirt. 

Unbutton one of the cuffs and position it flat on the ironing board. Iron towards the sleeve from the bottom of the cuff. Flip the cuff over and repeat this process. Do this for both cuffs.

Place one sleeve on the ironing board, making sure that both layers of fabric are smoothed out. Iron carefully, and repeat with the other sleeve.

Find the armpit of the sleeve and hook it over the tip of the ironing board. Iron the shoulders flat. Then, iron from the shoulder to the mid-back of the shirt.

Starting with the placket, iron each side of the shirt from top to bottom. Weave the iron around the buttons to finish. 

For a quick, reliable way to iron your clothes without an iron, consider using a garment steamer. These devices are lightweight, easy to use and help protect the fibres while smoothing over creases. Plus, there’s no need for an ironing board, making them convenient to use on the go. 

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