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twogeebs 10-16-2010 08:29 AM


Originally Posted by twogeebs
I've been to my two local (Giant Eagle) large grocery stores and Target, can't find Spray Starch. I'm in SW Pa any ideas? :hunf:

Want to thank you all for your replies. This is the first time I asked a question and what great responses...isn't this site the best?? :thumbup:

twogeebs 10-16-2010 08:31 AM


Originally Posted by featherweight

Originally Posted by RkayD
I've seen mention of homemade starch...anyone know how or use it?

Google: Homemade spray starch. I came up with several.

Thanks so for the info

wvdek 10-16-2010 08:36 AM

Don't mean to sound rude, but there may be alot of folks in the store don't know what spray starch is. Look in the softener section, high and low, for both the cans and liquid. I have not seen the liquid in eeons. Don't forget to try Tru-value Hardware stores. If you are near any Amish stores, they might have it.

BellaBoo 10-16-2010 10:11 AM

Reminds me when I had surgery and couldn't walk but a few steps at a time, I sent my young DD into the grocery store to get a can of English Peas. She came out and said the store didn't have any. I knew that was almost impossible so sent her back in to ask someone. She came back out and said the worker said the store didn't sell English peas, he couldn't find them. I was getting frustrated so sent her in again to look at the pictures on the can and buy the can that looked like the peas we always ate. She came back out with a can of SWEET PEAS and said that was the only thing the young clerk and her could find. LOL.

Lisa_wanna_b_quilter 10-16-2010 10:26 AM

Our Wal-mart in Illinois has both spray cans and the mix your own liquid. I never realized it was a problem to find in some places.

BellaBoo 10-16-2010 10:40 AM

It's up to the dept manager to order it. If that dept manager doesn't use it or thinks it won't sell then it isn't ordered. It's listed in the order book all Walmarts use to order from the warehouse.

Kitsie 10-16-2010 11:18 AM


Originally Posted by CompulsiveQuilter
I was looking for liquid starch in the grocery store and happened upon a non-aerosol Niagra starch that says it doesnt' flake. I haven't tried it yet - has anybody else?

Yeah its great! Your regular Safeway should have it. And you can pour out and save half, fill the bottle with water for a diluted mix that works just as well for me! Later just make a mix with any old liquid starch and refill your bottle.

RkayD 10-16-2010 11:21 AM


Originally Posted by clem55

Originally Posted by featherweight

Originally Posted by CompulsiveQuilter
I was looking for liquid starch in the grocery store and happened upon a non-aerosol Niagra starch that says it doesnt' flake. I haven't tried it yet - has anybody else?

Yes, I have tried it. I purchased it in Az and now I can't find it here. Makes me so mad. But, I have been making my own.
1 cup staflo
1 cup water
1 cup fabreeze
I guess if you can't find Staflo the recipe won't help you. Sorry.

Just curious, what is liquid Febreeze? ZI seem to use it in everything else, but havent seen any liquids , what is its purpose?Other than smelling good!LOL

the febreeze is just added so you will enjoy the experience more. =) I've done this and when the heat hits its its pretty amazing. But in all honestly its just a waste..

gale 10-16-2010 11:47 AM

I bought my niagara spray at the grocery store. The walmart has the big jugs you mix plus aerosol and pump sprays. About 6 or 7 different kinds.

featherweight 10-16-2010 02:31 PM


Originally Posted by clem55

Originally Posted by featherweight

Originally Posted by CompulsiveQuilter
I was looking for liquid starch in the grocery store and happened upon a non-aerosol Niagra starch that says it doesnt' flake. I haven't tried it yet - has anybody else?

Yes, I have tried it. I purchased it in Az and now I can't find it here. Makes me so mad. But, I have been making my own.
1 cup staflo
1 cup water
1 cup fabreeze
I guess if you can't find Staflo the recipe won't help you. Sorry.

Just curious, what is liquid Febreeze? ZI seem to use it in everything else, but havent seen any liquids , what is its purpose?Other than smelling good!LOL

The bottle says Fabric Refresher. Just makes you clothes smell good. I actually buy Dollar Trees brand and it works fine.


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