Vodka vs. Starch ?

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09-04-2011, 05:36 PM

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miriam

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Originally Posted by megs0863

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Originally Posted by virtualbernie

Vodka mixed with water is good for getting out wrinkles without the stiffness of starch.

I wonder if this will get rid of facial wrinkles. LOL

I do believe enough vodka will not only take care of facial wrinkles but everything else that's bothering you at the moment.

all except if you are worried about your reputation...

09-04-2011, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by QuilterChick

Takes the wrinkles out of me, especially with a splash of tonic & twist of lime. But I let the steam iron take out the wrinkles, on fabric that is.

Hey, what if I just put the vodka in the steam iron, and away we go !

So cute, LOL

09-04-2011, 06:41 PM

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Never heard of using vodka to spray fabric, but have just learned from America's Test Kitchen to use some vodka instead of water when making pie crusts. It's suppose to help make a flaker crust.

09-04-2011, 06:43 PM

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Are you drinking it or pressing clothes?

09-04-2011, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by susiequilt

Linen spray isn't a starch but smells nicer than plain water to spritz fabric before ironing.
The vodka is to kill any germs in your water so if you keep the EO and water for a while it won't grow nasties (bacteria).
Shake well before using. It adds a nice scent to linens when sprayed before bedtime and the alcohol evaporates so it dries faster.
Some EO's will discolor fabric so test before using.

What is the ratio of EO, vodka & water when you make your linen spray? :roll:

09-04-2011, 08:25 PM

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Nope, the iron did not do well with starch and vodka. I however did quite well on the vodka, but not on the starch. A few vodka shots, you would have thought I had starched my tongue.

09-04-2011, 08:27 PM

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I search "Linen Spray" this was one of the results

"Spray for ironing. There is a very expensive ($6-$8 per bottle) ironing spray that is lavender scented you can buy only at quilt shops, fabric stores, online, etc. I guess this is supposed to be the generic of that."

2 cups distilled water, 20 drops lavender essential oil, 2 oz vodka = Linen spray

09-04-2011, 08:39 PM

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Your kidding, right? Only one project at a time? Who knew this was even possible?

09-04-2011, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by dunster

Are we being punk'd?

Edited to say, if we are supposed to be voting, I vote for the vodka.

Thank you. Vodka for quilting? It is made from potatoes. May attract bugs cause of that?

09-04-2011, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by nana2

Never heard of using vodka to spray fabric, but have just learned from America's Test Kitchen to use some vodka instead of water when making pie crusts. It's suppose to help make a flaker crust.

Ha-ha. Won't make this, though. Gma taught me to make great pie crust with flour and cold butter... turns out great every time!