peteukmcr Posted April 2, 2016 #26 Share Posted April 2, 2016 (edited) Was seriously considering a travel steamer but it is on the "banned" list. So then I decided I would try this Downy Wrinkle Release...no joy there ...don't think it is sold over here in England. Looks like I am possibly having to re think my wardrobe...leave the linen at home...and splash out on a new wardrobe....life's tough at times :))I pick up travel size Downy Winkle Releaser from Target when I get into the US. Around $1.99 for a small travel size bottle that lasts the length of the cruise. Edited April 2, 2016 by peteukmcr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zotzer Posted April 2, 2016 #27 Share Posted April 2, 2016 If you don't mind paying, I always send everything out the first night to get ironed. It is back in my cabin by the next afternoon. Ditto....it's very reasonably priced. T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted April 2, 2016 #28 Share Posted April 2, 2016 You can send items out for pressing. Also you can turn on the shower in the bathroom and the heat will help with the creases. We also have 28" suiters. We hang clothes that might wrinkle and each item is covered with a dry cleaning bag. keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slugsta Posted April 2, 2016 #29 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Was seriously considering a travel steamer but it is on the "banned" list. So then I decided I would try this Downy Wrinkle Release...no joy there ...don't think it is sold over here in England. Looks like I am possibly having to re think my wardrobe...leave the linen at home...and splash out on a new wardrobe....life's tough at times :)) I have a can of something called 'Wrinkle rescue'. I don't know where I got it from, nor if it is any good as I don't think I have ever used it. I still dutifully take it with me every time I cruise though! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newby58 Posted April 2, 2016 #30 Share Posted April 2, 2016 We don't have Downey Wrinkle Release in Australia and I couldn't find anything similar. So I just took a spray bottle with a small amount of fabric softener in the bottom which I filled up with water in the cabin. I used it as I unpacked. Worked well for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted April 2, 2016 #31 Share Posted April 2, 2016 We don't have Downey Wrinkle Release in Australia and I couldn't find anything similar. So I just took a spray bottle with a small amount of fabric softener in the bottom which I filled up with water in the cabin. I used it as I unpacked. Worked well for me. That is basically what Downy Wrinkle Release is. You have uncovered the secret! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tee & Chilli Posted April 2, 2016 #32 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Downy Wrinkle Release works wonders and the cabin isn't waterlogged from steam. I pack everything in dry cleaner bags and spray lightly when I unpack. Easy Peasy and it's done for the whole cruise. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Totally agree!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Dazzles Posted April 2, 2016 #33 Share Posted April 2, 2016 To any visitors who decide to pick up Downy wrinkle release here to use, it works well - but definitely test a small unseen part of the garment before fully spraying - it can leave a stain or watermark type mark, which comes out when the item is washed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest maddycat Posted April 2, 2016 #34 Share Posted April 2, 2016 I travel a LOT for business, hobby and vacation - I also NEVER iron. If a garment requires ironing, it doesn't find its way into my wardrobe. I think I owned a linen skirt around 30 years ago and wore it on a business trip - stepped off the plane looking like i'd slept in it. I believe it went to Goodwill. So, do yourself a favor and leave the linen home and get some travel clothes that pack well and don't require ironing. My favorite trick if there is an odd crease or wrinkle is to wet it a bit and hit it with the hairdryer - wrinkle gone. Excellent advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurac22 Posted April 2, 2016 #35 Share Posted April 2, 2016 For those of you that want to try Downey wrinkle release but can't find it, there are recipes online to make it. Just google it. It is mainly Downey, water, and (optional) rubbing alcohol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfcathorse Posted April 2, 2016 #36 Share Posted April 2, 2016 My trick to handling wrinkles is....not to care what my clothes look like when I'm cruising. I'm on a cruise to see new places and experience different cultures. I don't care what the new places, people, or cultures think of my wrinkled clothes...if they're judging me by what I look like then I don't want to make their acquaintance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14Terry Posted April 2, 2016 #37 Share Posted April 2, 2016 If you don't mind paying, I always send everything out the first night to get ironed. It is back in my cabin by the next afternoon. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app [emoji106] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagsfan Posted April 2, 2016 #38 Share Posted April 2, 2016 My favorite trick if there is an odd crease or wrinkle is to wet it a bit and hit it with the hairdryer - wrinkle gone. Don't know why I didn't think of that. I do it all the time for closet wrinkles, usually after I'm dressed. Spray a little water, then dry it with the hair dryer. I have to hold it away from myself so I don't get too hot. If we all make a pact to go wrinkled on cruises, we won't have to worry about it! Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookwife Posted April 2, 2016 #39 Share Posted April 2, 2016 lose the linen. plenty of travel friendly fabrics out there that wear beautifully with zero wrinklage( too bad our bodies aren't so cooperative) even my formal gown is now a knit fabric that still looks marvelous after being rolled up into a ball in the suitcase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookwife Posted April 2, 2016 #40 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Was seriously considering a travel steamer but it is on the "banned" list. So then I decided I would try this Downy Wrinkle Release...no joy there ...don't think it is sold over here in England. Looks like I am possibly having to re think my wardrobe...leave the linen at home...and splash out on a new wardrobe....life's tough at times :)) there are many homemade version recipe online.. or just buy a bottle when you get here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonicShip Posted April 2, 2016 #41 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Hi...for the last few cruises we have had access to a launderette and an iron so creasing of clothes has never been a problem. I tend to wear a lot of linen which unfortunately creases really badly ...so....what tips/advice can you please give regarding this...not only with linen....will just have to take more alternatives...but general advice regarding how to get rid of creases without an iron. Unless RCI now provide an ironing room for passengers which would be great. Many thanks Use fabric softener when you wash your cruise clothes if you don't alreadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizers Posted April 2, 2016 #42 Share Posted April 2, 2016 I suppose I could use the pressing service but some items may need to be pressed every day and I don't know what the cost would be for that...may end up costing more than the cruise :))...but thank you for the suggestions so far Hang your outfit in the bathroom while you shower also helps. The steam releases the wrinkles. As mentioned, the Downy spray works. You can get small spray bottles of it in the travel section of stores like Target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuCruise Posted April 2, 2016 #43 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Anyone know if the Publix near Port would sell Downy Wrinkle Release? I did look today at local Walmart (Ontario) and didn't see it. Sent from my ONE E1005 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativetexan Posted April 3, 2016 #44 Share Posted April 3, 2016 I always save cleaners bags prior to traveling and place a cleaners bag under and over my hang up clothes. It really minimizing wrinkles. It adds some bulk but everything just slides rather than wad up. We also use 2 gallon zip lock bags for folded clothes. Squeeze out all air and zip up. Minimizes wrinkles and improves luggage space. Bon voyage and good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted April 3, 2016 #45 Share Posted April 3, 2016 I always save cleaners bags prior to traveling and place a cleaners bag under and over my hang up clothes. It really minimizing wrinkles. It adds some bulk but everything just slides rather than wad up. We also use 2 gallon zip lock bags for folded clothes. Squeeze out all air and zip up. Minimizes wrinkles and improves luggage space. Bon voyage and good luck! Good idea, that one I've not heard of before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativetexan Posted April 3, 2016 #46 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Good idea, that one I've not heard of before. After years of packing 2 boys for camp - it was our top pick. When they were young - I packed an outfit a day. Some years - way too many clean bags came home!! 😳 Really does give loads of more space in the luggage. We just store them in the suitcase and reuse the zip lock bags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted April 3, 2016 #47 Share Posted April 3, 2016 After years of packing 2 boys for camp - it was our top pick. When they were young - I packed an outfit a day. Some years - way too many clean bags came home!! 😳 Really does give loads of more space in the luggage. We just store them in the suitcase and reuse the zip lock bags. I fear that using the ziplock bags will end up putting my suitcase over the weight limit.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookish Angel Posted April 3, 2016 #48 Share Posted April 3, 2016 (edited) now I don't care. I pack light, wear almost nothing except lightweight organic cotton and for that pleasure, there are a few wrinkles which is a small price to pay for comfort. Some of those travel fabrics, namely polyester, create more odor and some contain triclosan: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/09/20/synthetic-polyester-fabrics.aspx http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2014/09/05/346055067/stinky-t-shirt-bacteria-love-polyester-in-a-special-way Edited April 3, 2016 by Bookish Angel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted April 3, 2016 #49 Share Posted April 3, 2016 I iron before I pack...fold carefully...and then...don't worry about it! Once you're in the humid air, all ironing goes out the window! You're on vacation...not a job interview! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janny444 Posted April 3, 2016 Author #50 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Well folks plenty of tips for me...many thanks to you all. Conclusions Ditch the linen Spray bottle of water with fabric conditioner....is the fabric conditioner a "magic" ingredient"? Pack carefully...which I do...always use plenty of tissue paper when folding clothes. If that fails hang "wrinkled" clothes in a steamy bathroom Send out to be pressed...clothes not me. Or Don't give a *** and face the world wrinkles and all :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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