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I sew with several different groups, and when there is a retreat, a bottle of Best Press sits on the end of the ironing board. Sometimes I am the one who contributes the Best Press, but I always buy unscented. Some members have mentioned that they prefer or dislike a particular scent, but so far, I have not heard any comments about it being detrimental to fabric over the long term. I have noticed that the metal cabinets behind my ironing board are gummy from the Best Press overspray.
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People swear by it but I found it to be utterly useless as a starch. It does release wrinkles - BUT so will water. However, I have to confess I keep a bottle around just for the scent - the Linen scent is so good I actually ironed bed sheets for the first time in my life. : )
Stay Flo or homemade is best and both are non-aerosol (mix cornstarch with boiling water and add cheap vodka once cooled to prevent mold. Store in the refrigerator for longer shelf-life). |
I'm with Kitsie!
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I only use Best Press when I get one as a gift -- it gives me a headache. I make the Sta Flow -- I do a couple of strengths so if I need super stiff fabric (when I am working with biases) I can use one and the lighter one for pressing just washed fabric.
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I purchased a bottle of best press no scent. I don't feel it makes any difference to the fabric after spraying. I do sneeze after using it.
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I only buy the unscented Best Press. I would never set a container of any liquid on a piece of wood furniture.
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I tried both scented and unscented versions of BP when they first came out. The scents bothered me, so I stopped using those. You can use JA coupons to keep the cost down. The BP can be diluted with water; the amount is up to you. It may not provide the same stiffness as starch does, but it is just right for me.
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I've never had a problem with using Best Press....no headaches from fumes, but then again I only use the clear and not the scented such as Peaches and Cream or the Lavender Maybe the problems start with the scents.
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Originally Posted by true4uca
(Post 7469462)
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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Interesting. I have used best press for years with no problems! I actually prefer it over spray starch. But that is a major bummer about your table, though. I wonder if spray starch dissolves finishes also? I guess I need to be more careful where I set things that could leak!
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