When I got big enough I got to do the laundry. Since Mom worked I did the starching my way; in the bath tub. Anything that needed starching was tossed in the tub. I filled the tub up about 1/3 of the way. I would tumble it by hand so everything got covered. Thank goodness I don't have to do it anymore. I have the cans which are almost empty. Got the bottled starch and mixed 1/3 cup to a plastic dishpanful of hot water. Hand tumble and squeeze (not wring) excess out, then hung on the shower rod and towel rods in bathroom. Works for me. Don't do that often just on if I know there will be bias cutting and on t-shirt knits. I dislike having to starch anything, therefore don't do it often at all.