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Keeping Your Clothes Wrinkle Free When Traveling

The last thing I want to do after traveling a long distance is to haul out my clothes and start ironing out wrinkles. This isn't always a problem for those of us who get away with an unkept appearance but for those times when a clean crisp look is essential a little preparation is in order. I found these tips from Fodors invaluable in allowing me to spend more time relaxing and less time prepping.

A sample:

One word: Plastic. If you remember only one word in your packing efforts, this is the one. And here's why: friction causes wrinkling, plastic reduces friction. It's that easy. The best way to utilize this basic plastic physics is with dry-cleaner bags. All hanger items should be packed in individual bags (one outfit per dry-cleaner bag). Clothes arrive in a perfectly preserved state. Really! Another great plastic tip: zip-top baggies. Use these for dirty shoes, shampoo bottles, or anything else you want to isolate from your good clothes.

6 Tips for Wrinkle-Free Packing from Fodors.

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