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    Old 04-12-2011, 06:22 PM
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    Originally Posted by miholmes
    It's ok. I purchased it at first, but then I heard about Faultless Maxx. You can pick it up at Walmart, it's about 1.89 i believe.

    I like this just as well if not better. Not that Mary Ellen's is a bad product I just prefer to save a little money.

    If you haven't tried it, you might consider it. I was really pleased with it and use it all the time now. You get a lot more for the money. And with the economy the way it is, saving some dough is always a plus! :)
    I absolutely LOVE Faultless Maxx - talk about fabric being able to stand up on it's own! Good stuff.
    The version I have is Lavender scented - nice.

    On the other hand.. I have Mary Ellen's too.
    I bought a gallon if it on Joann's website with a 50% off coupon. (Lavender scent!)
    There's no way I would have bought it full price.
    It doesn't starch as stiffly as Maxx - but I do like it especially on dark fabrics I'm using for items that will not be washed (pin cushions/needle cases/etc) as it leaves no white residue.
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    Old 04-12-2011, 06:24 PM
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    Originally Posted by miholmes
    It's ok. I purchased it at first, but then I heard about Faultless Maxx. You can pick it up at Walmart, it's about 1.89 i believe.

    I like this just as well if not better. Not that Mary Ellen's is a bad product I just prefer to save a little money.

    If you haven't tried it, you might consider it. I was really pleased with it and use it all the time now. You get a lot more for the money. And with the economy the way it is, saving some dough is always a plus! :)
    I will have to give Faultless Maxx a try, I like saving money, but I do like Mary Ellen's!!!
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    Old 04-12-2011, 06:25 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.
    The Faultless Maxx I found is non-areosol - and is lavender scented.
    I know everyone has their quirks about scents (Lord knows I do!) but I found it to be a pleasant scent. :)
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    Old 04-12-2011, 06:34 PM
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    Originally Posted by pocoellie
    It's out of my price range, I'll just continue to use my Sta-Flo starch. It's non aerosol to boot.
    Ditto and buying a jug of it and mixing it in a spray bottle to suit your desired stiffness is a plus
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    Old 04-12-2011, 06:40 PM
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    I like it. I use it for clothes too.
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    Old 04-12-2011, 06:42 PM
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    I like it on the finished product . When piecing I use my own starch mix. Cheaper and no one is gonna see the flakes after it's washed anyhow .
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    Old 04-12-2011, 07:05 PM
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    I don't like heavy scents and Best Press doesn't overwhelm me. I'm going to repeat the comment that it gets out those stubborn crease lines.
    I spritz it on, then let my item dry thoroughly before pressing.
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    I tried it; smells nice, but I prefer a stiffer finish. I'm back to using heavy spray starch from Walmart for 97 cents a can.
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    Old 04-12-2011, 07:12 PM
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    I love it!! I get the unscented tho because the others gag me.
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    Old 04-12-2011, 07:48 PM
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    I love it and was able to get a good deal when it was on sale at Hancock Fabrics. Joann's also will have it on sale at times.
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