I will try some of the recipes. Wanted to try Mary's but refuse to pay the price. Thanks for all you who contributed your recipes.

I use the following recipe that was posted on this board about a month ago.

2 cups distilled water
2 oz. vodka
6-12 drops essential oils (I use lavender)
1/3 cup liquid starch (I use Sta Flow)

Hint: I put it in a spray starch bottle that was empty.... (BPS). The sprayer is finer than empty bottles you buy. It works wonderfully.

If you make up only one spray bottlefull at a time AND add a tablespoon of rubbing alcohol, most any recipe should be safe from mold.

Vodka is an even better solution to mold problem!!! I'll use that next time.

I hear you! lol But if I know I only have a little starching to do, I make half a bottle. And really at pennies a batch, if I have to throw a bit out without using it, no problem! :D

I also love that my home made recipe is safe not only for me, but for the environment. I'm not a 'tree hugger', but I do try and do my part where and when I can. :D

I've never had a problem with mold. I use a 50/50 ratio and mix it in a large spray bottle. That spray bottle lasts me about a year. It molds?? I've never noticed a smell or floating things in it at all. My quilts don't come out different smelling or anything. I used the last of my current bottle last night and was getting ready to make some more. Should I add salt to it?? I just use stayflo and water.

They sell them in almost any store I have been in. Dollar, grocery, Walgreens, WM. All over the place!!!

Thanks for the heads up Gale. Now I won't have to waste the Vodka!! I prefer it with the water, sta flo and fabreeze. Works great for me.

I've been using Sta-Flo to mix my own for years.

I buy the concentrate and mix 1/2 starch 1/2 water to use when pressing fabric.