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    Old 02-05-2012, 09:16 PM
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    I was reading one of the other posts which mentioned diluting Mary Ellen's to make it go further & lessen cost. I like to use it when pressing seams but their sprayer wastes so much on an 8 inch block. I went to Sally's Beauty Supply and purchased a 3 oz travel aerosol sprayer. It gives a fine mist in a small area so no waste. I'm going to try a larger hair spray sprayer and see if it will work better for pressing fabric. The only drawback is not having a trigger to pull instead of depressing the top of the sprayer.
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    Old 02-05-2012, 09:19 PM
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    I am one that dilutes the Mary Ellen's too. I've often thought about getting a bottle that would give a smaller spray area. I agree, it does spray wide!! Thanks for the suggestion of the pump spray bottle!
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    I haven't tried diluting it, but great idea. Thanks I will give that a try.
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    Old 02-05-2012, 09:51 PM
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    I buy my Best Press online at JoAnn's when they have 50% off coupons. Cuts the cost way down.
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    I don't think I want to dilute the spray, that seems like a waste of money instead of saving money. I like the smaller bottle idea.
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    Old 02-06-2012, 05:48 AM
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    How about putting it in one of the squirt bottles that lets you narrow the spray size? If you use it carefully you would not get too much spray at a time I would think.
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    Old 02-06-2012, 05:58 AM
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    Getting a different spray bottle is a great idea! THANKS!!!
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