Originally Posted by
SusieQOH
...Isn't it amazing how I didn't think of something as simple as a press cloth? But that's my pea brain.

Nah ... no pea brain ... you just knew the annoyance of working with a press cloth!
I had never used one, until I got into the scorching problems with the spray starch.
Yes it worked. But I did find it too annoying, in a lot of ways.
Another thought ...
Nothing was mentioned (I don't think) as to whether you are pressing with a dry iron? or steam?
FWIW, I just use a dry iron, highest temp on the Oliso.
Let us know, what makes a difference for you!!