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Downey Wrinkle Release

BunSnoop — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 22:02:29 GMT

Saw an ad in the Sunday paper for this product with a coupon. Has anyone tried it yet? If yes, did it work for you - did you like it?

According to the ad, you spray the item of clothes that has some wrinkles, tug at them, and then hang to dry and the wrinkles are gone.

I thought this would be useful for me as I have a lot of clothes and they're packed pretty tight in my closets. When I pull something out to wear, they have some wrinkles and I then usually do a quick touch-up with the iron. If it works I thought it would be a great help.

Re: Downey Wrinkle Release

CelticCrafter — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 22:06:09 GMT

It's been around for a long time.

My daughter uses it and it works well.

As a kid I had a severe allergic reaction to Downy Fabric Softener so I won't touch it with a 10 foot pole.

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SXMGirl — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 22:18:05 GMT

@BunSnoop, I have not used it, but I thought after spraying that the item had to be shaken before tugging. I think that I saw that on a commercial. I like to iron, so I probably would not be buying, but it would be great on vacation, if it works.

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puttypiesmom — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 22:19:52 GMT

@BunSnoop wrote:
Saw an ad in the Sunday paper for this product with a coupon. Has anyone tried it yet? If yes, did it work for you - did you like it?

According to the ad, you spray the item of clothes that has some wrinkles, tug at them, and then hang to dry and the wrinkles are gone.

I thought this would be useful for me as I have a lot of clothes and they're packed pretty tight in my closets. When I pull something out to wear, they have some wrinkles and I then usually do a quick touch-up with the iron. If it works I thought it would be a great help.

@BunSnoopHere's the issue. Water basically does the same thing. I think we all know that if you take out a shirt that is damp dry from your dryer and hang it up it will be devoid of wrinkles.

But for a quick fix for a garment you pulled out of the closet and would like to wear right now....it's going to take overnight for it to dry if you spray it with Wrinkle Release or a spray bottle of just water. About the smell. Wrinkle Release is heavily scented and I've had to hold my breath when using it. The smell dissipates from the garment but.....it's not plesant to breathe it in if you're sensitive to strong odors.

The long and the short of it. If you don't want to iron, buy a small hand held steamer. I have one. You just fill it and plug it in and steam away the wrinkles. Mine is so small it's just for one or two items and then I'd have to add more water.

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Carmie — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 22:21:52 GMT

I purchased something along this line many years ago to pack in my suitcase when traveling afar...mainly to Asia. It worked somewhat when no iron was available.

i would not use it at home. I don't like chemicals on my clothing...even fabric softener is a no for me.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 22:23:32 GMT

@BunSnoop wrote:
Saw an ad in the Sunday paper for this product with a coupon. Has anyone tried it yet? If yes, did it work for you - did you like it?

According to the ad, you spray the item of clothes that has some wrinkles, tug at them, and then hang to dry and the wrinkles are gone.

I thought this would be useful for me as I have a lot of clothes and they're packed pretty tight in my closets. When I pull something out to wear, they have some wrinkles and I then usually do a quick touch-up with the iron. If it works I thought it would be a great help.

We're never without a bottle in use and a backup waiting. As with your situation, @BunSnoop, our hanging clothes sometimes get wrinkled if they get smooshed in the closet so we give them a spritz and a firm "snap", then let them dry before dressing - you don't saturate the garment so it doesn't take long to dry. I bring a travel size bottle with us when we go on our trips too.

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hsawaknow — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 22:24:12 GMT

I have bought Wrinkle Release at the dollr store and it works great and only cost....1.00

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henderson — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 22:29:38 GMT

I use the small spray bottle when I travel.

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CelticCrafter — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 23:03:08 GMT

@puttypiesmom wrote:
@BunSnoop wrote:
Saw an ad in the Sunday paper for this product with a coupon. Has anyone tried it yet? If yes, did it work for you - did you like it?

According to the ad, you spray the item of clothes that has some wrinkles, tug at them, and then hang to dry and the wrinkles are gone.

I thought this would be useful for me as I have a lot of clothes and they're packed pretty tight in my closets. When I pull something out to wear, they have some wrinkles and I then usually do a quick touch-up with the iron. If it works I thought it would be a great help.
@BunSnoopHere's the issue. Water basically does the same thing. I think we all know that if you take out a shirt that is damp dry from your dryer and hang it up it will be devoid of wrinkles.

But for a quick fix for a garment you pulled out of the closet and would like to wear right now....it's going to take overnight for it to dry if you spray it with Wrinkle Release or a spray bottle of just water. About the smell. Wrinkle Release is heavily scented and I've had to hold my breath when using it. The smell dissipates from the garment but.....it's not plesant to breathe it in if you're sensitive to strong odors.

The long and the short of it. If you don't want to iron, buy a small hand held steamer. I have one. You just fill it and plug it in and steam away the wrinkles. Mine is so small it's just for one or two items and then I'd have to add more water.

If it's taking that long to dry, you're using way too much.

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judy0330 — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 23:03:47 GMT

I've used it for years. I don't mind ironing when at home but this product is great for travel.

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NEvans2 — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 00:21:23 GMT

I could not live without my wrinkle release. I don't use the Downy brand because I think the scent is too strong. I use the Dollar General brand. It's $2.00 at DG. I have used it on every fabric I own with great results. It doesn't stain, the scent is very light when you spray and nonexistent when it dries. Give it a try.

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Major Shopper — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 00:41:08 GMT

Love this product and LOVE the smell of Downy Fabric Softener! Works great for those of us who are "iron challenged"!

I do like my Joy Mangano "My Little Steamer" for stubborn wrinkles.

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Mermaid22 — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 01:27:24 GMT

@BunSnoop wrote:
Saw an ad in the Sunday paper for this product with a coupon. Has anyone tried it yet? If yes, did it work for you - did you like it?

According to the ad, you spray the item of clothes that has some wrinkles, tug at them, and then hang to dry and the wrinkles are gone.

I thought this would be useful for me as I have a lot of clothes and they're packed pretty tight in my closets. When I pull something out to wear, they have some wrinkles and I then usually do a quick touch-up with the iron. If it works I thought it would be a great help.

Love it! Best to use it the night before you need the garment. Be aware that it does not take the place of ironing, but can be used 99% of the time for most items.

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Kachina624 — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 04:16:39 GMT

QVC carries this wrinkle release stuff. I recently got it on clearance but haven't had a chance to use It. V35291.

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Nataliesgramma — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 19:47:48 GMT

We use it every once in awhile when I have a few wrinkles and I don't want to drag out the iron.....

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cyndilit — Sat, 18 Aug 2018 02:04:55 GMT

I use it when I don't want to iron. I hate ironing. It really works.