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01-06-2019 | 07:28 AM

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rickair7777

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Originally Posted by scubadiver

I’ll try this but I sincerely doubt it will work

It does. It won't get you to military crisp and my not take out hard creases. If you roll up your shirts vice folding to avoid creases where you don't want them, then the shower trick should suffice. In the regionals nobody is looking too hard at your shirt at 0430 at northern arkansas...

I use the hotel iron, if it's gunked up I call the desk and they bring me a new one.

01-06-2019 | 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by TimetoClimb

What kind ??? ... A cleveland steamer

This is a good one, fits nicely in the bag. You just have to see how compact it is. I suggest searching for it using google images to take a look and to see if it is right for you.

01-06-2019 | 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by scubadiver

I’ll try this but I sincerely doubt it will work

It literally does the exact same thing as a hand steamer.

01-06-2019 | 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by scubadiver

I’ll try this but I sincerely doubt it will work

I’ve literally used this method for interviews, and been hired.

01-06-2019 | 09:11 AM

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I have a travel one from Amazon. Don't remember the name, but it was the highest-rated one. It does a good job.
IF you prefer the ironing route, here's a tip. Always use a damp washcloth between the iron and your stuff. It will prevent shininess on your pants and nasty dark marks on your white shirt..

01-06-2019 | 10:44 AM

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Mesabah

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I just buy the Cut Above shirts that don't wrinkle.

01-06-2019 | 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Mesabah

I just buy the Cut Above shirts that don't wrinkle.

Same here. Never once had to iron one of those. They're drastically better than any of the other pilot shirts. I mean, we've all got better things to do on overnights than worry about ironing...

01-06-2019 | 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ChecklistMonkey

It literally does the exact same thing as a hand steamer.

Also has the added advantage of setting off the fire alarm.

01-06-2019 | 02:49 PM

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PDTFlyer

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Originally Posted by scubadiver

I’ll try this but I sincerely doubt it will work

I’ve done it, it works like crap. Buy a small travel iron or steamer if you care about your appearance in uniform. A Cut Above shirts help reduce the time you’ll spend ironing and you’ll look fairly wrinkle free throughout the day.