I just love that you take the time to compare things like this. I did read the directions on the Downey Spray & it says to LIGHTLY spray. So you may have wet them a little too much which gives the garments a chance to re wrinkle where the fabric sort of folds as it drys. Thx so much sweetie.

Thank you for making this!

I will hit up Dollar Tree tomorrow and try theirs. I certainly would save money.

Thanks for showing us the difference in the video.

I have a Home Touch PS-200 steamer that I bought off of a Facebook group for $25 and retails new over $100. It is a "professional steamer" but for me it shuts off too quickly. I like to take lots of photos at once and then sit down and list from all of the photos and I can only get through about 5 garments or so before it shuts off and I have to reset it. I, too, only use distilled water in a steamer, but i know a lot of people like tap water (ours just has too much chemicals in it for me to feel comfortable with taking a chance at clogging it up.) I enjoy watching videos of comparisons (the Bin Pickers compared Oxi-Clean to Biz that I found interesting, too...by the way, Oxi-Clean won!) Thanks again for taking one for the team and trying it out for us. I think I will save my money and stick with my "too-soon-to-turn-off" steamer!

@freshbloominclothing

6 жыл бұрын

I loved the Bin Pickers trying out Oxi-Clean vs. Biz for us. I bought a box of Oxi-Clean after they came back with the results! :)

Be sure to check your wall for that same sticky spray residue. We don't spray items anymore. Steamer for the win!

I buy my wrinkle release spray from Dollar General. Cheaper and DG brand. I spray shirts as they come out of the dryer. I do not use as much as you did. It is not as good as ironing, but it makes the shirts very presentable and wearable.

@freshbloominclothing

5 жыл бұрын

We just picked up wrinkle release at Dollar Tree! I'm hoping to works :)

Use your hair dryer on the Downy items - while on vacations (helps with wrinkle release too 😉

@freshbloominclothing

5 жыл бұрын

Should I admit that I don't have a hair dryer? Haha! Great option on vacation though!

I hate to burst anyone bubble but spraying it with water works same as long as its hanging. The weight of water pulls down.

@freshbloominclothing

5 жыл бұрын

That would be GREAT news! Thank you for the tip. I've tried the Dollar Tree version and it wasn't as good after testing it bunches. I need to try just plaid water. Thanks!

Hi Melissa. I use my dryer for the most part. I wouldn't have done anything to L L Bean pants. Being as they are NWT I think the crisp crease should stay.

@freshbloominclothing

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Carol!!

Of course it all differs from person to person, but apparently, with Plus, you don’t need to apply as much, because the sprayer itself is wider (sprays even more than the usual one) - Which is what is supposed to be the difference between the original and the Plus - Also the dry time is much shorter as well (since you don’t need as much) 🙈☺️ I’ve used it now for a few months (came across it by complete randomness 6 months ago), and I’m super happy, because I have tons of different button down shirts that I wear on top of t-shirts and tank tops, and they were usually always wrinkly, and I never had the patience to iron them, so they always remained that way, even after being washed 🙈 But not anymore - Now they’re constantly wrinkle-free🙈😄 I would also recommend ‘flowing’ the clothing lightly with your hand inside the t-shirt/top/button down shirt/jacket/skirt, instead of pressing down on it

Thanks 😊

What model is your steamer and is it worth buying it?

@freshbloominclothing

3 жыл бұрын

There was never a model printed on it. I'm sorry. I found it at a thrift a gazillion years ago. :)

Since some buyers have sensitivity towards scents.. wouldnt that downy leave behind a scent? Many sellers say they wash their items with unscented detergent and to never use Fabreeze to take away odors.. I do have a steamer maybe I should get it out and use it.Instead of standing and ironing dozens of items.lol

@freshbloominclothing

6 жыл бұрын

Tina Bostick Great point!! If I use the spray, I disclose the scent as it is very floral-y.

At home- I pull clothes immediately from dryer and hang what I want to be wrinkle free. So, I dont know why anyone irons now🤔? In the old days, ppl hung clothes outside. If clothes are wrinkled coming out of the dryer, you are putting too many clothes in the washer.

@freshbloominclothing

5 жыл бұрын

Smart! I know growing up that we had "church clothing" which my mom would iron. But I can honestly say that I don't own an iron at this point of my life. If something is too wrinkly out of the dryer, it has no place in my life. ;)

Very surprised the Downy worked on the denim hem! My thoughts were, that needs ironed! Would spraying plain water work just as well as the Downy? That's what I do for getting wrinkles out of clothes I'll wear the next day. Spray with water and hang to dry overnight. No pulling, rubbing, tugging.

@freshbloominclothing

6 жыл бұрын

I was wondering the same thing Sara! I would think maybe water and fabric softener might do the same thing? Not sure. I specifically wanted to try out the Downy because I've seen others use it on Instagram and KZread. I know sometimes my husband & I throw a washcloth size wet rag in the dryer with our personal items and that seems to help wrinkles.

I love your how-to’s & reviews! So much more pleasant & insightful than reading about it. Thanks for your useful & down to earth tips & tricks. I’m currently ironing but am still small scale reselling. I think a steamer is my next move

@freshbloominclothing

6 жыл бұрын

I know wouldn't keep an ironing board set up full-time (if I owned one) so the steamer is just quicker for me personally. But I'm sure we all have our preferences :)

Thank you so much. Great information. Definitely time to upgrade to steaming. Have a wonderful weekend

I have been trying the Downy spray also!..Not a big fan, although it was awesome for dewrinkling 5 linen Pottery Barn drapes (hard to steam such big items). I put the drapes on my outdoor clothesline and sprayed with the downy. Worked great and I felt better about all the spraying outdoors! For clothing, I definitely prefer steamer! Great video!

@freshbloominclothing

6 жыл бұрын

Good point Mom!

Hi Melissa...hope you are doing well...praying for you...stinks when you have health struggles...don't I know it...I love this video...very helpful...I think I will get the downy for emergency sending out wrinkles...although then it would be damp...hmmm...have to think about that...love how it handled the flip up hem....have fun at the beach!

@freshbloominclothing

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kc! I hope you are having a great day! The beach was fun; cold but fun!

I do it with water and I get excellent results :D

I never thought to try the wrinkle release spray! Duh me lol. Does it leave it sticky or any scents? Love your videos! I think this is the first video that you aren’t wearing the pretty aqua color. I love aqua too!

@freshbloominclothing

6 жыл бұрын

It is a bit tacky/sticky when it is wet but it doesn't leave anything but the scent behind when it is dry. The scent is a deterrent for me but I don't like the scent of laundry detergent too much. My closet has a bunch of white, black, gray and olive green in it with just one or two pale pink shirts thrown in. But the majority is aqua. :)

All that work I may as well iron.

@freshbloominclothing

3 жыл бұрын

A lot of people will feel similarly. However my hands don't do well with hot items as I tend to have a lot of dexterity issues. So I don't own an iron :)

I like the steamer alot better myself,I don't like the sticky residue mess and as many items as I have to steam,I think this is too expensive to justify the cost.I keep about 500-600 items listed and after vacation,I'm going up to 800 and I wash and iron/steam alot of my items.Very good video.

also ty for sharing the expandable hangers I definately need some of those.I just watched a video by Ali Roots and Callie and how they make a wide hanger and I love the way it makes shirts and blouses look to photograph.I didn't have a clue they made these hangers to expand-so Thank You Melissa.

@freshbloominclothing

6 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Annette!

@Ladydesireus

6 жыл бұрын

Mellissa-I can not find these hangers on Amazon, Do you happen to have a link for them? Hopefully, I am just over-looking them.TY...

@freshbloominclothing

6 жыл бұрын

Here is it :) smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MUDCBIL/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

@Ladydesireus

6 жыл бұрын

Thank You so much.I ordered them and they will be here when I get back from Flordia ready for me to go to work lol

What I like to use the wrinkle release spray for is anything lightweight like blouses or dresses. Definitely not anything with much weight to it, even some t-shirts are too heavy but thin t-shirts yes. Otherwise my steamer is my go-to. Also, I spray lightly then I shake the item to allow the wrinkles to just release. Have a fab weekend!

@freshbloominclothing

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'll have to try it on a lighter weight item :)

I have a big steamer that lets me keep a lot of water in it and I’m able to steam a lot of clothes, it’s similar to the one you have😀... my steamer does spray out water from time to time, it’s annoying😬

We can't get this product in the UK, but I make my own : about a tsp of your favourite fabric softener in every third of a cup of water . Use a fine nozzle spray . Good for travelling but prefer iron/steamer at home .

@freshbloominclothing

6 жыл бұрын

Do you mind if I put this recipe in my description and give you credit? That is awesome!

@Truth1561

6 жыл бұрын

Mellissa it's not my recipe - I googled it lol. Bear in mind I'm using UK fabric conditioner but I think as long as folks are careful and test it first, it's well worth a try . Apparently it just relaxes the fibres which lets the crease drop out.

@freshbloominclothing

6 жыл бұрын

I will absolutely be trying this in the Downy bottle after it runs out. Thanks!

Oh, I forgot. Please tell Bare that I like and look forward to his intro and ending very much!!!

@freshbloominclothing

6 жыл бұрын

I will. Thanks Dina!

I am only at the linen shirt and already think hands down for the steamer. As you said, the cost, the potential residue, the chemicals that you are breathing in, the wait time to allow for drying, potential smell that may develop on the way to the customer while in plastic AND now you said your floor is sticky! I say no to Downy wrinkle release. Guess what I am so old school that I used an iron. It is the super professional rowenta that sits on a water tank...making really an iron and a steamer. I am so strange that I actually like to iron...weird I know!

@mirovick

6 жыл бұрын

I just use a iron too. I don't see how steaming is easier but a lot of people seem to prefer it.

@mirovick

6 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't use the downy spray either but its interesting to see a demonstration

@freshbloominclothing

6 жыл бұрын

I agree. Steamer or iron hands down.

@dinacox1971

6 жыл бұрын

I agree and should have said that. I just love Mellissa and Bare. It was great that she did such a complete test for us!

Another Great Video.

30 minute video a tad excessive for the content. Thank God for the tap forward option.

@freshbloominclothing

3 жыл бұрын

I totally understand that :) My videos tend to be more talk-y than informative unless it is a tutorial.

Hi mellissa😀

@freshbloominclothing

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Melissa! Happy Sunday!

@kadmta1

6 жыл бұрын

Mellissa happy Sunday to you too😀

I love my steamer.. steamer addict here....

You should work for QVC!!! =). er...what size is that skirt...It's ME!

@freshbloominclothing

6 жыл бұрын

Haha! The denim skirt is by Nic+Zoe and is a size 4.

@MissTree22

6 жыл бұрын

My size...

Might be good for traveling if it didn't leak.

@freshbloominclothing

6 жыл бұрын

Sarah Angle Very true!! I hadn't thought of that 💙

Steamer wins! The Downey is messy wet and takes too long!

@freshbloominclothing

6 жыл бұрын

I agree!