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What to do if there is no iron in a hotel room?

When you need to iron clothing without an iron, steam it with your hotel room kettle!
  1. Fill up the kettle from the bathroom tap and switch on.
  2. Just as the kettle boils, carefully hold the garment 1-2 inches above the spout.
  3. Slowly move the garment back and forth over the spout so the steam reaches all of the fabric.




If your hotel room lacks an iron, the most effective and classic "hacker" method is to use the steam from the shower. Hang your wrinkled garment on a sturdy hanger in the bathroom (away from direct water spray), turn the shower to the hottest setting, and close the door. Let the room steam up for about 10–15 minutes; the moisture will relax the fibers and cause most creases to drop out. For smaller, stubborn areas like collars or cuffs, a hair straightener (flat iron) works remarkably well, though you must ensure it is clean and set to a low temperature to avoid scorching the fabric. Alternatively, you can use a hairdryer on a high heat setting, holding it a few inches away from the damp fabric while pulling the garment taut. If all else fails, many modern hotels have high-pressure "wrinkle release" sprays available at the front desk, or you can simply call housekeeping—many hotels keep irons and boards in a central storage area and only deliver them upon a guest's request.

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When you need to iron clothing without an iron, steam it with your hotel room kettle!
  1. Fill up the kettle from the bathroom tap and switch on.
  2. Just as the kettle boils, carefully hold the garment 1-2 inches above the spout.
  3. Slowly move the garment back and forth over the spout so the steam reaches all of the fabric.


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A lot of hotels do have iron and boards--but not all.. Mostly the 4 star ones..Plus most hotels will bring iron and board to your room if requested..

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Frequent traveler Liz Picone of Austin relies on the shower to smooth out her clothing. I used to use the hotel irons but they are frequently dirty and leave marks on the clothes, Picone says. Now I put everything in the bathroom and turn on the hot water and the shower for a few minutes and steam everything.

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Hotel diffuses scent through their lobbies and common areas with air diffusers. Usually, they also provide scented extensions to their Housekeeping managers like room sprays to make sure that the rooms have a welcoming scent as well.

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