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j 02-12-2012 08:35 AM

I knew there was a reason I was so stiff!- J

k9dancer 02-12-2012 09:14 AM


Originally Posted by NannaL (Post 4965772)
Vodka is made from fermented potatoes, as such wouldn't the residue of potato starch left in the vodka attract creepy crawlies? Just wondering.

Regular starch is mostly corn starch.

msstics 02-12-2012 09:22 AM

Oh, wow, I had not heard about the Vodka. I make my own spray, too. I will certainly try it! I don't know if my hubby will believe me, when he ask's what happened to the Vodka?

0tis 02-12-2012 09:27 AM

Thats all I need - a hangover after a day of quilting and pressing....My husband might wonder why I am spraying my mouth instead of my fabric. I found a great deal on Best Press - I used my Joann's 50% off coupon and bought a gallon for about $30. I just fill up my spray bottle when I need it.

Bobbielinks 02-12-2012 09:33 AM

Alllll rigght. (hic) Hereee's a toast for allll thhhe great iideas for vodka use. (Hic) Iiii didd nooot know Joann's soolld itt by thhhe galllllllon.

barb55 02-12-2012 10:25 AM


Originally Posted by Val in IN (Post 4962637)
1/4 cup CHEAP vodka
2 cups water
a few drops of 100% essential oil (I use Lavendar)
Mis togethter, put in a spray bottle with a fine mist spray nozzle.

I LOVE Best Press and this is as close as you can get (MUCH less expensive) Happy Pressing!!!

Would that work on cloths that you wear?

ewecansew 02-12-2012 05:19 PM

I don't see why it wouldn't work on clothes. Might not be as stiff as real starch, but that might be a plus.

peppermint31 02-12-2012 05:24 PM

Boy you guys are just a riot!!!!!! I have never heard of the vodka starch. don't know if I would try it for that but I might try the tip for making pie crust. sounds interesting!!!

lynnegreen 02-12-2012 05:26 PM

I just read the recipe to my DH...his reaction was of horror over the thought I might use "his" vodka....

annies-best 02-12-2012 05:56 PM


Originally Posted by jitkaau (Post 4967061)
Do you use the old-fashioned method of spraying by putting it in your mouth first?

Love this idea might try it just have to figure out how much to swallow and how much to spray


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