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    Old 02-18-2016, 05:05 AM
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    Has anyone had an issue with Best Press dissolving furniture finishes? I had some peaches and cream in a spray bottle that had drizzled down the edge of the bottle. I didn't notice it for several days. When I picked it up the finish on the cherry table had dissolved into a gooey liquid. It took all of the finish completely off. Now I'm worried about what this might be doing to my fabrics as I don't always rinse it out. I've emailed the company, but no response. Has this happened to anyone else or has anyone noticed a problem with fabric over time?
    Thanks for any info you can give me.
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    Old 02-18-2016, 05:55 AM
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    I quit buying Best Press because the company refuses to list the ingredients. I'd be interested to know if the company responds to your email.
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    Old 02-18-2016, 07:44 AM
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    That's scary...
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    Old 02-18-2016, 08:00 AM
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    I had never used best press before and won a bottle at guild. I used it and found that I had breathing problems every time I was using it. Will not use it again. It was the peaches & cream. I now use the bottle for my stand by starch/water mixture. Will not use best press again.
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    I have never tried it because it is expensive. That is very scary if it removes a finish off a piece of furniture!
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    Old 02-18-2016, 09:18 AM
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    Yes, ridiculous price! I bought a (plastic!) bottle of vodka (used for making homemade BP) for $5.99 and it will last me the rest of my life! And will not melt my table (or will help ease my sorrow if it does!)
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    I don't care for the smell and it didn't do anything to my fabric.
    In fact my fabric was more limp than before using it. I make my
    own starch and I'm happy.
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    Old 02-18-2016, 09:46 AM
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    Originally Posted by Kitsie
    Yes, ridiculous price! I bought a (plastic!) bottle of vodka (used for making homemade BP) for $5.99 and it will last me the rest of my life! And will not melt my table (or will help ease my sorrow if it does!)
    Kitsie, I like the way you think.
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    I have the spray starch in a can, a can of sizing and the Sta-Flo which I dilute. Just going near the Best Press makes me sneeze and that's just on the shelf in the store. I thought it was too pricey even with a coupon. not worth the headache.
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    Wow, this is good to know. I was going to try it when this can of spray starch is gone. The last time I bought spray starch I bought 4 cans less than $2.00 each. As I started using my last one thought I'd better pick up more. Our super Walmart has 4 cans, now $5.97 a can. That is all the starch I can find in town. Stay flo , I've never seen. I did try some from the dollar (the only other place I've seen spray starch). I've tried twice and shortly after it just stops spraying. Lots of product in can.
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