Ironing Tips & Homemade Starch Recipe
A common item from your closet that you might hate ironing is a collared shirt or blouse. These can be a pain, but if you iron in a step by step process, you can have it perfectly ironed in a cinch. Begin by ironing the collar then proceed to the cuffs, sleeves, back and finally the front. Also, make sure that you’re working with a lightly damp shirt. If the garment has pleats or ruffles, you can remove wrinkles with the tip of the iron’s nose. These easy tips make collared shirts seem less overwhelming.
So how can you make your own starch at home? Well, all you need are two simple ingredients: cornstarch and water. Add one tablespoon of cornstarch to one pint of water and mix them together so the cornstarch dissolves. Since it’s easier to spray starch onto the areas where you need it the most, transfer the solution into a spray bottle. You can always keep the extra solution refrigerated in a separate container.
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SuziQ
I think I will try this, so I can avoid the aerosol spray. But I will use distilled water, and ARGO Gloss Laundry Starch which I already use to make a heavy/medium starch for collars and cuffs. I like heavy starch on the collars and cuffs, I like the look and they don’t pick up as much soil nor does the fabric stain easily. Starched white shirt, jeans and Weejuns…just my style.