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    Old 04-12-2011, 02:48 PM
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    My DD gave me a gift basket with all the selections of the Best Spray. It lasts a long time so the cost isn't that much considering it takes less to get a nice crisp finish. It's worth buying one big spray bottle of it just for the bottle. It has a good even spray pattern.
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    Old 04-12-2011, 02:49 PM
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    I really like the scent.
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    Old 04-12-2011, 02:59 PM
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    Originally Posted by Ladyjanedoe
    It is pricey but it gets extra points for *NOT* coming in an aerosol. My sister used that Faultless Maxx spray on a shirt and besides the fact that it broke my heart she used an aerosol, it smelled awful.
    Aerosol has changed from the black sheep label it once had. No reason not to use it if you prefer it.
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    I love Magic sizing....my mother used it on my dads shirts, so when I smell it I feel like I am a kid again......One of those strange things that I like the smell of.

    I do use best press and like it, but I am on the fence yet as to whether I like it better.
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    Old 04-12-2011, 03:34 PM
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    I like it. It really seems to remove wrinkles for fabric. It seems to add some body with out making it too stiff like starch.
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    Old 04-12-2011, 04:23 PM
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    I love Best Press, I think it stiffens the fabric just as much as the starch I use does..but it is very expensive. A great plus for Best Press though is that it doesn't attrach bugs like starch does...I prewash my fabric and don't always wash my quilt right after I finish, especially wall quilts and table runners and toppers...so I use Best Press for those, and then use starch if I know I am going to wash the quilt right away.
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    I've tried it, but to spendy for me. I like using Magic Sizing better.
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    Old 04-12-2011, 06:00 PM
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    I just had to add my 2 cents worth LOL. I love best press for (1) it smells nice, (2) doesn't flake (3) gives fabric body without stiffness (3) it will take out a fold press that just won't come out with Magic Sizing or any other starch I have tried, (4)Pricey YES however, I water it about 50/50 and it works just as well.

    The main reason I love it is #3-- it will press out folds in fabric that other starches don't. Sue
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    I love Best Press, I have a large bottle of Lavender and a small bottle of tea rose. Love it!!!
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    I use it but I think I like plain old Walmart Magic Sizing better - but I still use all of them.
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