Homemade Spray Starch
Give your clothes that crisp, put-together look with homemade spray starch. Ironing starch is easy to make at home for a fraction of the cost of store-bought.
Servings: 8 ounces
Equipment
- Small saucepan
Ingredients
- 1 cup of water (8 ounces)
- 1 tbsp of cornstarch
- 2-3 drops of essential oils for fragrance optional
Instructions
- Combine the cornstarch and water in a small bowl and stir until the cornstarch is dissolved.
- Transfer the mixture to a small saucepan and bring it to a boil.
- As soon as it reaches a boil, remove from the heat. Allow it to cool completely, then add fragrance oil if you are using it.
- Transfer the mixture to your spray bottle, secure the nozzle top, and shake well.
To Use Spray Starch
- Mist starch spray evenly over the fabric and allow it to penetrate for several seconds.
- Iron your garment as you usually would. Skip the steam setting when using starch; the starch spray adds the moisture you need.
- Allow the fabric to dry completely before wearing it. Avoid folding or crumpling the garment while it dries.
Notes
- When ironing with starch, you don’t need to use any steam. The spray provides enough moisture, and adding more will result in overly damp garments that take longer to iron.
- Be mindful of fabric types. Some materials require a low setting on the iron, while others are better with a higher temperature. Start with the low-temperature garments and work your way up.
- Hang your garments after ironing and allow them to air out a bit. This will ensure they are completely dry and wrinkle-free before storing them in the closet.
- Start with a small amount of starch spray and add more if the clothes aren’t crisp enough. Too much starch can make the clothing hard to iron.