As to the mess on the iron and/or ironing board, I also had that problem when I used the spray stuff but since I dunk mine and hang to dry before I press it I don't have that issue anymore, even when I mist the piece before pressing. No gunk on my iron or ironing board. Think some would start to press right after spraying the starch onto the fabric which I'm guilty of too............not letting the starch soak in. Think that might be the key to it all. Guess we're all in a hurry to get to the project that we don't take enough time getting to that point.