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Step 9 of 9 · Iron a Dress Shirt in 4 Minutes

Hang immediately

Hang immediately — step 9 of 9 in Iron a Dress Shirt in 4 Minutes. Button the top button and the third button from the top. Hang the shirt on a hanger right now — not 'in a minute.' Gravity finishes…

Buttoned on the hanger within 10 seconds of finishing. Don't let it sit on the board.
Buttoned on the hanger within 10 seconds of finishing. Don't let it sit on the board.

Free cleaning & laundry tip: Hang immediately (step 9 of 9 from "Iron a Dress Shirt in 4 Minutes").

Button the top button and the third button from the top. Hang the shirt on a hanger right now — not 'in a minute.' Gravity finishes smoothing any residual wrinkles while the fabric cools and sets. Hang it on a closet rod with space on both sides so it doesn't touch other garments.

You passed this course when you can iron a cotton dress shirt from collar to hem in under 4 minutes with no scorch marks, no double creases on the sleeves, and the shirt still looks crisp an hour after hanging. Time yourself — the order matters more than speed, and speed comes with repetition.

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