While most hotels offer irons, if not in the rooms, available to be checked out from the front desk, who wants to spend their vacation time ironing? Most of us don’t want to iron even when at our own homes. Here’s a solution. If you pack carefully, you might not ever have to hold an iron in hand your entire trip. Try this method and see if it works for you.
First things first, don’t overpack. The tendency to cram in everything but the kitchen sink into your bag is one of the main reasons everything ends up wrinkled and squashed by the time you arrive. Don’t just toss everything in and hope for the best. Use simple techniques to better your odds at having clothes look great.
Fold clothing carefully. In fact, if wanting to avoid wrinkles is your ultimate goal, you are likely better off rolling your clothing. While this might sound odd, it works. Rolling doesn’t crease clothings so there are no corners and lines pressed into clothing during travel. As an added bonus, rolling allows for much more space in your suitcase so you can pack more, or have more space to bring home new purchases.
Be sure to use the right luggage. If you are bringing mostly work-oriented clothing like suits or dresses, carry a bag that allows you to hang these garments. Be sure to pack heavy items on the bottom, beneath clothing or in a separate bag whenever possible.
