Mary Ellen’s Best Press vs. Niagara Non-Aerosol Spray Starch

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05-26-2011, 10:30 PM

#31

Peckish

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Originally Posted by MadQuilter

OK stupid question time: Where (which department) at Wallymart can I find the Niagara (or staflo)?

You'll find it next to the laundry detergents.

05-27-2011, 02:42 AM

#32

justlooking

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I agree! Niagara is the best deal.

05-27-2011, 02:49 AM

#33

lots2do

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Originally Posted by candlequilter

Guess I am the odd ball on this one. I love Best Press and my sprayer puts out a nice fine mist. I love the smell of it and it makes me feel like I am out on the beaches of Hawaii when I am inside quilting. I use the Caribbean scent. Its leaves my fabric feeling nice and light and the wrinkles just disappear so easily. That was the selling point for me - how quick and easy the wrinkles left. I won't use anything else from now on and I probably have a good stockpile on hand from buying it on sale just like any other sell item.

Thanks,
Sherryl
Candlequilter

I'm with you. I've never had it clump at all. I dilute it by 1/2 as someone else mentioned and use the unscented. I love it!
Each to her own!

05-27-2011, 02:49 AM

#34

teddysmom

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I'm new to (hand) quilting. I'm finishing my second quilt. What and when do I spray starch? What is the advantage of using spray starch?

05-27-2011, 03:14 AM

#35

keesha_ont

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A can of Niagara is bought each week when I get groceries - can't live without it! Less than $2 here at the grocery store.

05-27-2011, 03:16 AM

#36

Janet My

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I use Niagra all the time. It's usually on sale at the local store for $1.99 for the 22 oz. I can't see paying the Best Press price when I can get it done for less.

I save the bottles when I'm done and use as a water sprayer. I saved a number of empty bottles... they are all over my sewing room... but I'm still using the 1st bottle for water. That attests to how good the sprayer is.

05-27-2011, 03:32 AM

#37

irquilter

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Nice to know, thanks for the info.

05-27-2011, 03:56 AM

#38

Val in IN

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I don't think I've ever seen Niagra in a non-aerosol spray bottle. I like the Best Press but I think it's too expensive. I also like the regular Niagra in the aerosol can. I have the StaPuf concentrate and plan on diluting it and trying it next. After that, I'm going to try some of the recipes here on the board for the homemade versions. For me, I consider the way the product works versus the price.

05-27-2011, 04:10 AM

#39

karenpatrick

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I love the Niagara, too. Great value for the price.

05-27-2011, 04:15 AM

#40

OmaForFour

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Thanks for the info! I have only used Best Pressed and never had a problem with it clumping. However, after reading your comparison I will definitely try the Niagara.