Tips for preventing wrinkles in dryers

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The dryer is the right-hand man of modern home laundry, but many people have encountered the trouble of wrinkling clothes after drying. In fact, as long as you master the correct method of use, you can easily avoid these 1 troubles. This article will give you a detailed analysis of the scientific principles and practical skills of anti-wrinkle dryer.

(1)、The cause of the fold

Before solving the wrinkling problem, we need to understand its causes. Wrinkling is not caused by a single cause, but the result of 3 key factors:

1. excessive drying

The clothing fiber will become brittle after completely losing moisture at high temperature, and it is easy to form permanent wrinkles.

2. overheat accumulation

A large amount of laundry accumulates in the drum, resulting in uneven heating and excessive drying in some areas.

3. improper cooling

Take out the clothes immediately after drying, the fiber is still in the high temperature state, when folding or stacking is easy to form folds.

Knowing these principles, we can intervene in every link in a targeted manner.

(2)、Pretreatment before drying

1. moderate dehydration

Washing machine dehydration link is very important. Studies have shown that when the dehydration speed reaches 800-1000 r/min, the moisture content of the clothes can be reduced to about 50%, which is the best humidity to enter the dryer. Excessive dehydration (>1200 turns) will make the fiber hard and wrinkle easily.

2. scientific classification

Sort by material thickness (light/medium/heavy), not just by color. The drying time required for different thickness clothes can reach more than 30 minutes. Special fabrics such as wool and silk should be used in drying bags or completely avoid drying.

3. loading principle

Dryer capacity should be maintained at about 2/3. A simple test can be used: after putting the clothes in, the hand can easily reach into the drum and move between the clothes. Too little (<1/3) will cause excessive rolling of clothes to produce friction wrinkles, and too much will hinder the circulation of hot air.

4. flipping and finishing

Turn all the clothes from the inside out, which not only prevents the printing from wearing, but also allows the fabric surface to be evenly heated. In particular, flatten the collar of the shirt, cuffs and pockets of the pants, which are the hardest hit areas for folds.

(3)、Anti-wrinkle skills in the drying process

1. select the drying program

①. Anti-wrinkle/low heat mode preferred

Most modern dryers have this setting, using intermittent tumbling and low temperatures, which is the basic guarantee of anti-wrinkle.

②. “Shirt/Fine Clothes” Mode

Designed specifically for wrinkle-prone clothing, there is usually more precise humidity

control and a softer tumbling motion.

③. Select by Material

Strictly follow the clothing label instructions, select the corresponding “cotton”, “chemical fiber”, “mixed” and other procedures.

2. make good use of humidity sensor

Modern dryers are equipped with humidity sensors, which are more intelligent than traditional time drying.

①. Principle

The sensor monitors the humidity in the cylinder in real time and automatically stops when the clothes reach the “just dry” state.

②. Core Skills

Choose “wear and dry” or “hang with residual temperature” dryness (clothes are slightly damp but not wet), then the fiber still has a certain elasticity, which is the best time to smooth folds. “

3. temperature selection strategy

①. High temperature drying (60-70 ℃)

Suitable for heavy fabrics that are not easy to wrinkle, such as towels, sheets and cotton underwear.

②. Medium temperature drying (50-60 ℃)

Suitable for most everyday clothes, such as T-shirts and jeans.

③. Low temperature drying (below 40 ℃)

Designed for delicate clothing, synthetic and wrinkle-prone fabrics.

Make good use of “humidity sensing” technology

4. Time Setting Skills

Don’t rely on preset programs. In different seasons and different humidity environments, the time required for the same clothing may differ by 20%. The best method is drying in stages:

①. The first stage, conventional drying to 90% dry.

②. Pause for 5 minutes to allow the clothes to balance the humidity naturally.

③. In the second stage, the cold wind rolls for 5-10 minutes to complete the final drying.

5. Skillful use of drying aids

①. Drying balls: 2-4 drying balls can help separate clothes, increase air circulation and reduce wrinkles.

②. Clean towels: Put in one or two clean towels to absorb excess water and shorten the drying time.

③. Special drying paper: not only anti-static, some products also contain anti-wrinkle formula.

(4)、After drying treatment

1. remove immediately

When the clothes are cooled in the dryer, they will produce new wrinkles due to their own weight. Experiments showed that the wrinkle reduction rate reached 70% when the clothes were taken out within 5 minutes after drying.

2. the correct way to take out

①. Take out piece by piece: Do not pour out 1 the femoral head, but take out piece by

piece and gently shake.

②. Hanging treatment: shirts, trousers, dresses, etc. should be hung with hangers immediately.

③. Folding storage: T-shirts, towels, etc. can be folded immediately, using waste heat to help shape.

3. emergency wrinkle removal skills

If there is still a slight wrinkle, try:

①. Steam bath method: hang wrinkled clothes in the bathroom and turn on the hot shower for 10-15 minutes (do not let the clothes directly contact the water).

②. Spray ironing: Use a spray bottle to spray water evenly, then gently stretch to smooth the wrinkles.

③. Low temperature drying: Drying slightly damp clothes with a wet towel at low temperature for 10-15 minutes.

Conclusion

Anti-wrinkle not only depends on the dryer process, but also needs to run through the whole process of clothing care. From scientific classification, moderate loading, to precise temperature control and timely removal, the optimization of each step of detail can significantly reduce the generation of wrinkles. After mastering these methods, you will find that smoothing clothes does not require frequent ironing. Remember, caring for clothes is also the art of taking care of life. May you wear them calmly and neatly every time.