GET THIS, DITCH THAT.

Working in clothing retail stores for years and having to display all the latest fashion trends and styles, merchandising and displaying clothes was just part of what I had to do.

Unpacking the stock would sometimes take us all morning; if you work retail, you will know what I am talking about. But the other part of receiving inventory was hundreds of pieces of folded up and wrinkled blouses; pants had to get hung wrinkle-free, and our job was making sure the clothes looked clean, unwrinkled and fresh looking. So how did we do all this promptly?

A clothes steamer, yes, we didn't need an iron that would take forever. Can you imagine? I am sure back in the day, that's how they did it. I always had an iron, too, and it always seemed so daunting to iron my clothes, but getting to use a steamer for the first time in retail was a game-changer. A steamer, I realize now, is such a life change and a time saver, and they are affordable to buy for homes and travel. I have both.

TIMES OF NEED

Here are some examples of when it would come in handy;

1. When your throw your clothes on the floor

2. When you first buy them

3. To freshen them

We think only clothing stores have steamers, but not anymore; many people buy them and keep them in their dressing room or wherever they get ready for the day.

One more thing that steamers are great for a steamer doesn't just steam clothes. You can also use it on drapery, table clothes, bedding etc.

Life hack: Get a steamer and ditch the iron; if you need the iron marks, take them to the cleaners.

Tip: Sunday Prep will be much easier.