Use a padded or wooden hanger rather than a wire hanger, which can catch and snag the fabric of the gown. [1] X Research source

Keep the bathroom door closed to trap the steam inside and create a sauna effect.

If you’re unsure how to tell when your iron is ready, check its instruction manual.

If you’re unsure how to tell when your iron is ready, check its instruction manual.

Check its label to know the correct temperature for ironing. Try turning the gown inside out to protect the top layer from any possible scorch marks when you iron. [4] X Research source Your towel probably isn’t large enough to cover the entire gown, so iron in sections the size of the towel.

Start at the collar of the gown and work your way down in areas the size of the towel you’re using. Never let the iron touch the gown’s actual fabric.

Turn your iron off as soon as you’ve finished ironing the gown and leave it upright on the ironing board to cool down for at least 10 minutes before you put it away.

This is the base of the homemade wrinkle release spray you will use to get the creases out of your gown. This shouldn’t make your gown smell like vinegar as long as you don’t overuse the spray. Make sure to give the gown enough time to dry and any lingering vinegar smell will evaporate. [9] X Research source Don’t use this spray the day of your graduation or your gown might not be dry in time.

Conditioner is thick, so use a toothpick to press it through the funnel into the spray bottle. Wash it down into the bottle with a small amount of hot water if it’s getting stuck. [10] X Research source

Use any oil you like the scent of. Some good options are lavender, peppermint, sage, rosemary, and juniper. These are all colorless and will leave a light pleasant smell on the gown after you’ve sprayed it. [11] X Research source

The amount of time this will take depends on how hard you shake. Check for the foamy consistency to know when the spray is ready.

Try an area at the hemline near the back that isn’t very noticeable and won’t show up in many pictures if it gets water spots.

Work your way over the entire front of the gown, and then turn the hanger around and do the back. [15] X Research source Spray in a sweeping motion and don’t overly saturate the fabric or it could smell like vinegar when it dries. [16] X Research source