Best Press Question
#31
Have you tried the unscented? I can't tolerate much exposure to the scented ones. I use the Best Press both ways, straight and dilute, depending on what the purpose is for. I also just use water, rather than putting the water in my iron.
#32
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: howell, Mi
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I have always diluted my Best Press. I have never had it stain, but I think it takes a little longer to iron the fabric dry when you dilute it. It works just as good as full strength and costs 1/2 as much (I'm cheap,too). It does make me cough sometimes, but I just hold my breath while spraying. All the scents make me cough, but not enough to make me stop using it.
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#35
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Somewhere inTexas
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I guess I'm just cheap also!!! I went to a class and the well known teacher said if you take Potato Vodka, dilute it 4 to one, put it in a spray bottle it gives the same feeling as Best Press. It has to be Potato tho, that's were the starch comes from. I've been doing it for 2 years now, works like a charm and a wonderful aroma. Never had any staining problems.
Last edited by QuiltnNan; 07-30-2018 at 05:28 AM.
#37
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Manitoba
Posts: 281
I bought lavender Best Press at a retreat. When I used it there, I noticed lavender stains on the white fabric. I was shocked but the owner/coordinator of the retreat said it was impossible. Since I was making a Christmas themed quilt in reds, greens and mainly white, I knew it was the Best Press. Thanks for letting me know I am not color blind or crazy!
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