I wash in hot water and hang to dry outside on my line. While the fabric is wet and hanging, I spray it heavily with starch and just let it dry. You do need to be careful with storing starched fabric as the starch attracts silverfish and other pests, if you live in an area where they thrive. I had to be careful when I was in Florida, but in eastern Washington where it is dry, I don't have a problem. I carefully fold the fabric off the line and when I want to use it, I press the fabric. Because the starch is dry, there is no residue on your fabric, iron or ironing board.