What kind of starch do you use?
#21
I boil my own, make it real thick then put it in a jar and put in fridge. When I need starch I just add what I need to hot water and mix. It stays a pretty long time in fridge and doesn't smell.
To prevent any lumps I pour the mix thru a strainer while pouring in bottle. It's inexpensive and very effective. I think the brand if Niagra.
To prevent any lumps I pour the mix thru a strainer while pouring in bottle. It's inexpensive and very effective. I think the brand if Niagra.
Last edited by Sassy08; 05-06-2013 at 06:37 PM.
#22
So, thank all of you SO much for your input! I received a lot of information. I can use liquid or aerosole or boil my own or use none at all, I can paint the starch on or I can spray it on, and I can choose from several different brands. I really do appreciate you taking time to reply and I learned that having several options probably means I can try one at a time and decide what works best for me without being afraid I'm messing up! And I did know the importance of letting it dry completely to avoid the "dandruff", but glad for the reminder.
Linda
Linda
#24
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I use BP. I thought I was using a lot and decided to get something cheaper. DH was using the BP on his shirts. He asked me to keep getting the BP. He likes it better than any other starch in his shirts. I told him I didn't get it for laundry and he said it still works for it. So that is the only starch I get now for everything.
#26
I only use sizing. As mentioned before, starch is flour based and insects (especially carpet beetles [they're the bugs that leave the little brown striped tubes behind]) and rodents absolutely love starch. Try a heavy dose of sizing. Let it penetrate the fabric (wait a few seconds after spraying), then press. Magic Sizing is the brand I use and is very inexpensive, around $1 per can and readily available in grocery stores and the big box discount stores. Have never had problems with pests using sizing, have had problems with starch. JMHO...good luck whichever method you choose.
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