Whereas scrolling via Instagram someday, I got here throughout a product that I dreamed about some 15 years in the past. Image it: I’m sitting in entrance of my TV, Razor flip-phone in hand as my finest pal and I dwell textual content one another our reactions to the newest episode of MTV’s The Hills (it was 2006, give me a break). Then, it occurs. Whereas preparing for an evening out, Lauren Conrad notices a wrinkle in her gown and opts to get it out… together with her hair straightener. “Effectively, it’s a flat iron,” she quips as she smooths out her gown and utterly blows my thoughts. I instantly textual content my pal, “Oh. My. God. Why can’t we iron with a flat iron?” One burnt skirt later and I tossed that dream to the aspect. Quick ahead to right now and there’s lastly an merchandise available on the market that has not solely run with this concept, however perfected it: Say whats up to the Nori Press.

Upon first look, the Nori Press appears like, nicely, a barely larger-than-average hair straightener. However upon nearer inspection, you’ll discover that it’s something however. If you flip the machine on, you’re instantly invited to decide on between six fabric-specific warmth settings (poly, silk, wool, cotton, denim, and linen), permitting you to customise the warmth setting per garment to forestall any potential injury. And the place a conventional iron options one scorching plate, The Nori is made with two aluminum iron plates so you’ll be able to concurrently press each side of your garment, all with out using an ironing board. To high it off, it additionally has a steamer perform. Merely fill the reservoir with water (or the model’s Fabric Facial solution), choose the steamer setting, and also you’re able to go.

Now, I ought to most likely let that I’m somebody who loathes the chore of conventional ironing. The cumbersome iron, the creaky, space-grubbing ironing board — it’s simply not for me. In reality, I’ll resort to any and each different wrinkle-eliminating resolution (be it a garment steamer, a twig, or leaving the piece in a steamy rest room) earlier than I decide up an iron. However ever since testing out the Nori, I discover myself gravitating increasingly more in the direction of really ironing my garments (a press release I’m positive my mom by no means thought she’d hear coming from me.)

When utilizing the machine, there are two methods you’ll be able to place your garment: You may lay it on a flat floor (like your mattress) or hold the piece and get to work. I personally favor to hold my garment as I really feel I’ve extra management this manner. Subsequent, merely select your setting, give it about three minutes to warmth up, and begin urgent. That’s it. I’ve used it on the whole lot from cotton tops to silky clothes to denims with ease. I’ve additionally discovered that this iron has been particularly good on small, tough areas like collars and hems, smoothing them in a single fast press. One factor I’ll say is that with regards to greater items (like tablecloths and quilt covers), utilizing this machine is a bit trickier, as the material can bunch a bit within the deal with. Regardless, having one thing I can rapidly whip out (and put away simply as rapidly) to easy or steam my clothes has been life-changing; you received’t catch me with a conventional iron anytime quickly. (I imply it — this man’s so small he’s coming in my carry-on, too.)

Coming in at $120, the Nori Press is unquestionably an funding, nevertheless it’s a worthwhile one. As somebody dwelling in a small studio residence, giving up valuable space for storing to deal with an iron and ironing board is simply not one thing I’m prepared — or, frankly, in a position — to do. At simply 14-inches lengthy and weighing in at a cushty 1.4 kilos, this compact iron is light-weight and neatly suits onto a shelf on my cleansing cart for straightforward storage, one thing I do know wouldn’t be potential with a conventional iron. So should you’re in search of a small house resolution to your ironing woes (and need to channel your inside LC the proper means) the Nori Press may simply be the most effective factor you decide up this 12 months — Lord is aware of it’s mine.