Homemade Best Press
05-04-2014, 12:08 PM
#42
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This topic has been discussed many times before. If I remember correctly they were people who said to be careful if you live in an area with high humidity and the use of this mixture. They said it can attract certain bugs. I live in a really dry area so I have never had to worry about it. It is something to consider though.
05-04-2014, 12:32 PM
#43
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Well, living in a damp local options village in rural Alaska ( which means I can have alcohol, just can't buy it here), I save my alcohol for drinking. I made a spray using corn starch since the local store doesn't carry any kind of spray starch. It works well enough. Though the bottom of my iron, which is stainless is getting a residue on it. I think i'll use the Mr. Clean eraser on it per another post.
05-05-2014, 03:12 AM
#45
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The essential oil and vodka recipe is decades old. It is a scented spray for your clothes not a starch or sizing. I had these notes saved: it has to be essential oil not scented oil
Essential oils don't mix well with water. Essential oils mix well, however, with ethanol-the type of alcohol used for drinking. Essential oil mixed with ethanol and then mixed with water creates the perfect ironing water solution. Essential oils are not truly oil-based. This means, you can use them to scent your ironing water without fear of staining your clothes or ruining your iron.
A Simple Scented Ironing Water Recipe
It's much simpler to just buy a bottle of spray or starch for me.
Essential oils don't mix well with water. Essential oils mix well, however, with ethanol-the type of alcohol used for drinking. Essential oil mixed with ethanol and then mixed with water creates the perfect ironing water solution. Essential oils are not truly oil-based. This means, you can use them to scent your ironing water without fear of staining your clothes or ruining your iron.
A Simple Scented Ironing Water Recipe
- Combine 4 to 6 drops of your chosen essential oil with ¼ cup of grain alcohol in a medium mixing bowl.
- Add 16 to 32 ounces of distilled water. More water will dilute the scent.
- Pour the mixture into one or more clean spray bottles.
- Shake each spray bottle for one minute.
- Allow your ironing water to sit, undisturbed at room temperature, over night.
- Spray each garment lightly with ironing water before ironing.
- Shake spray bottle gently before each use.
It's much simpler to just buy a bottle of spray or starch for me.
05-05-2014, 06:46 AM
#49
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Location: NE Wisconsin
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My DD manages a performing arts center, and she tells me that many shows request a case of vodka. At first she thought it was for drinking, but it's actually for the costumes! Since many period costumes can't be washed or even dry cleaned, the wardrobe workers spray straight vodka on them for spot cleaning and deodorizing. Sponged on carefully, she says that vodka will even get out sweat stains on delicate silk tutus and velvet dresses.
I wonder if any of the vodka ends up somewhere else? lol
I wonder if any of the vodka ends up somewhere else? lol
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