Removing wrinkles is one of the most frustrating parts of laundry care. Ironing is the most way to get rid of winkles, but it’s not the only method. Next time you’re fighting wrinkles in your favorite shirt, skip the ironing board and get rid of wrinkles with a steamer, hair dryer, or DIY wrinkle spray.

Whether you’re traveling and don’t have access to your iron, or are working with fabrics that cannot be ironed, these simple tricks can help you eliminate wrinkles in other ways. (Always be sure to check the fabric care tag before applying heat of any kind.) Keep reading for our go-to wrinkle-removing methods that work in a pinch.

1. Use a Steamer

Using a handheld clothing steamer is probably the most popular alternative to traditional ironing. It works by applying hot steam to the garment, releasing any folds, creases, or wrinkles. Steamers can often be used on more delicate fabrics where ironing isn’t an option.

2. Use a Hair Dryer

This is a smart option for traveling, as most hotel rooms offer a hair dryer. Note that yo ushould not use a hair dryer on dry clothes; you’ll want to mist them or hang them in a steamy shower so the material is slightly damp before applying the hot air. Use the thin concentrating nozzle if you have one; if not, just use your hand to smooth and pull the fabric taut while applying heat.

3. Run the Dryer

If you don’t have an iron, but have access to a clothes dryer, a quick tumble through the machine can often remove stubborn creases. Just like with the hair dryer, you don’t want to put dry clothes in the dryer. Instead, toss in a wet washcloth with the item you want to de-wrinkle. Set a timed dry cycle for 5 minutes and check the item; if it’s still wrinkly, repeat in 5-minute increments, making sure the washcloth doesn’t dry out.

4. Use a Hot Pan

An iron is essentially just a hot piece of flat metal—so a hot, flat pan will work the same way! The key to this method is making sure the bottom of the pan is totally flat and completely clean, so that you don’t transfer any unwanted stains to your garment. Heat the pan on the stove while you lay the garment out on an ironing board. Using oven mitts to protect your hands from the hot pan, pick it up and place it on the clothing item to smooth out creases.

5. Use a Hair Straightener

In a pinch, you can use a hair straightener in place of an iron. Note that this method should not be used on items that cannot be ironed. Put the straightener on the lowest heat setting (hair tools often get hotter than your iron will) and make sure the hair tool is totally clean before you begin. If there is any residue or stuck-on hairpspray on the straightener, these will transfer to the clothing item and pose a larger problem than the wrinkles.

6. Take a Hot Shower

Hanging wrinkly clothes in a steamy bathroom is an age-old trick. For this to work, run a hot shower in a small bathroom for 15-20 minutes, keeping the door shut and the fan off. Once the bathroom is steamy, hang your garment near the shower and let the steamy air work its magic on the wrinkles. This isn’t the fastest or most effective method, but it does work in a pinch. (We recommend timing this up with your daily shower time so you can minimize water waste.)

7. Use a Wrinkle-Remover Spray

Wrinkle-removing spray is a popular item on the laundry aisle these days. To quickly remove wrinkles, spritz the garment with the spray, then shake it until the wrinkles disappear. These sprays often have a fresh scent, similar to a laundry booster, leaving your item looking and smelling freshly laundered. The store-bought sprays also come in travel sizes, so you can easily pack one for a trip or keep one in your desk drawer.

8. Make a DIY Wrinkle-Remover Spray

For a more sustainable alternative to store-bought wrinkle spray, consider making your own in a refillable spray bottle. To make the spray, mix two cups of distilled water with one teaspoon of liquid fabric softener (you can also use hair conditioner in a pinch!) and one teaspoon of rubbing alcohol. If the alcohol smell bothers you, you can skip it—alcohol doesn’t have any de-wrinkling qualities, it just helps the spray evaporate off the fabric faster so you aren’t wearing damp clothes.