Iron a Dress Shirt Perfectly

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90 minutes

5 steps

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After 90 min: A crisp, wrinkle-free dress shirt ready for wear

What you need

ironironing boardspray starchdress shirt

The 90-Minute Plan

Prep0–15 min

Dampen shirt lightly with spray starch and let sit for 5 minutes

Sleeves15–35 min

Iron both sleeves with lengthwise strokes, rotating to get both sides

Back35–55 min

Lay shirt flat and iron back in vertical strokes from bottom to collar

Front55–75 min

Iron front panels carefully, working around buttons with gentle pressure

Collar75–90 min

Finish with collar from inside out, then flip and press top side flat

Pro Tip

Iron sleeves first to avoid re-wrinkling as you work on body

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After 90 min: Clean clothes that last longer with preserved colors and integrity

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After 90 min: A perfectly organized closet with neatly folded clothes

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After 90 min: A spotless kitchen that sparkles and smells fresh

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After 90 min: A securely sewn button that will last for years

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