Laundry chores never end, but a quick trick can cut down ironing time significantly. Toss wrinkled clothes into the dryer with a few ice cubes to achieve smooth, crisp results without extra effort.

How the Ice Cube Trick Works

This method leverages steam to relax fabric fibers and eliminate creases. The heat from the dryer melts the ice, generating moisture that acts like a natural steam press. An appliance specialist demonstrates the simplicity: “Throw wrinkled clothes into the dryer with a couple of ice cubes. The dryer melts them, producing steam that irons out wrinkles for nice, crisp clothes.”

Users praise this approach for saving time. One commenter notes, “Bless you, I hate ironing.”

Alternative Solutions from Dryers Users

Many share variations that deliver similar outcomes. A damp washcloth works effectively, as one user explains: “Just dampen something in the load—no need for ice cubes.” Another prefers, “Damp washcloth is what I’ve always used.”

Spray bottles offer precision: “I use a spray bottle of water. Couple sprays and into the dryer.” Lightly wetting clothes also succeeds: “I wet the clothes just a tad and throw ’em in.”

Modern dryers include built-in options. Select a steam cycle or the iron setting to tackle wrinkles directly.