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Scissor Queen 09-03-2011 08:14 PM


Originally Posted by Airwick156

Originally Posted by virtualbernie
Vodka mixed with water is good for getting out wrinkles without the stiffness of starch.

I wonder if this will get rid of facial wrinkles. LOL

It may not get rid of the wrinkles but it'll make you not care about them anymore.

Liz aka Helen 09-04-2011 02:01 AM

Ok it's official we were completely nut s, this is really funny to read especially at work

lizzy 09-04-2011 03:00 AM


Originally Posted by bluteddi
u talkin about for drinkin or for pressing????

LOL

Loaded question :-D Never heard of Vodka as a misting ingredient. :shock:

KathyKat 09-04-2011 04:23 AM

I use it as a substitute for Best Press. I think the formula is 1 cup of H20, 2 oz vodka and a few drops of essential oil but you can skip the oil because it's just for the scent. I don't really measure. I just almost fill my spray bottle with water, pour in some of my husband's vodka and I add only 2 drops of essential oil in a linen scent. Mix it up really well and it works great and is cheap, especially since DH doesn't know I use his vodka, LOL.
I like the occasional martini but not while sewing or pressing!
If you do a QB search for Best Press you'll see all kinds of discussions on this topic. Good luck with however you decide to use the vodka!!

KarenR 09-04-2011 04:26 AM

Are you pulling my leg?
Vodka?

lillybeck 09-04-2011 04:33 AM

I have heard of this but always wonder why someone would pay that price even to drink. We do not drink and even if it was the best starch money could buy I would not ues it. Someone would see me buy it and that would be the end of my testimony of faith.

Scissor Queen 09-04-2011 04:33 AM


Originally Posted by KathyKat
I use it as a substitute for Best Press. I think the formula is 1 cup of H20, 2 oz vodka and a few drops of essential oil but you can skip the oil because it's just for the scent. I don't really measure. I just almost fill my spray bottle with water, pour in some of my husband's vodka and I add only 2 drops of essential oil in a linen scent. Mix it up really well and it works great and is cheap, especially since DH doesn't know I use his vodka, LOL.
I like the occasional martini but not while sewing or pressing!
If you do a QB search for Best Press you'll see all kinds of discussions on this topic. Good luck with however you decide to use the vodka!!

You might as well use starch. What do you think is left when the alcohol evaporates from the vodka? Sugar.

FWDesigns 09-04-2011 04:37 AM


Originally Posted by dunster
I learn so much from this board! Now I can press fabric, erase wrinkles, and kill germs with just one product.

Too funny!

GladGrams 09-04-2011 04:46 AM

Drink a little, spray a little and the time just may go faster and faster... Somehow, I don't think my children are going to believe this when I start tipping into my SIL's vodka bottle. :-P :-P

QuilterChick 09-04-2011 04:49 AM

Takes the wrinkles out of me, especially with a splash of tonic & twist of lime. But I let the steam iron take out the wrinkles, on fabric that is.

Hey, what if I just put the vodka in the steam iron, and away we go !


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