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Iron a Shirt Perfectly

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90 minutes
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5 steps
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After 90 min: A crisply pressed shirt with sharp creases and a polished, professional appearance

What you need

ironironing-boardcotton-shirtspray-bottlehanger

The 90-Minute Plan

Prepare the Shirt0–15 min

Dampen the shirt lightly with water using a spray bottle. Heat your iron to medium-high. Let it preheat for 2 minutes

Iron the Sleeves15–35 min

Lay one sleeve flat, smooth with your hand, iron from shoulder to cuff. Flip and repeat. Hang or fold immediately

Press the Body35–55 min

Start with the back: center the shirt, iron in smooth overlapping strokes from top to bottom, creating a sharp center crease

Iron the Front and Collar55–75 min

Do one front panel at a time, working around the buttons. Iron the collar last by flipping it and pressing both sides

Final Touches and Hanging75–90 min

Do a final pass on any wrinkled spots. Immediately hang the shirt on a hanger to prevent new wrinkles from forming

Pro Tip

Always use spray starch on collars and cuffs for extra crispness. Never iron buttons directly

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