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Old 04-22-2012, 03:18 AM
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What is your favorite starch to use on your fabrics after washing them? Do you starch once or more??
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Old 04-22-2012, 04:02 AM
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If I don't have Best Press, I use Niagara....
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Old 04-22-2012, 04:17 AM
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I have used Niagara---find it O.K. but worry about buildup. Now I am trying Best Press--I like it but wish I could get a "finer" spray. I like it for the crispness that it gives. I have also used a mixture of vodka and water. I like it but don't get a real crisp feel to the block. Am going to try more vodka and less water next time. I have not used sta-flo yet. If you search for starching on this site, you will find many opinions.
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I use Faultless. It works pretty good.
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Old 04-22-2012, 04:57 AM
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I use sizing. Get it at Walmart for $1.00 a can.
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I use Stay Flo starch concentrate. I can mix different "custom " strenghts depending on my needs. I can only find it at Walmart. It 's in a blue plastic jug . The key to starch is to let it soak into the fibers, before ironing. Often I let it hang dry over night if I am using a strong mixture.
In a pinch I will use an airasol then its usually Niagra with a hint of lavender , very nice delicate smell.
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I love Best Press - it's all I use anymore.
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Old 04-22-2012, 05:06 AM
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I use Best press and stay-flo depending on strength I need. I put stay-flo in a garden sprayer and use in my bathtub with a plastic liner (so I can wash it and not have all that starch clog the drain).
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Niagra and usually one spray is all I ever need. Unless it's for a crisp table runner, table cloth or doillies!
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Niagra or Faultless. I cant see spending so much money on Best Press when cheaper ones do the same job. I just let it set a few seconds to absorb so that it doesn't get the white residue on it.
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