Do you remember Laundry Spray Starch?

[hollydolly]

I just looked & seen several ways to clean a non-stick, but I'm not sure which one I would try. Some suggested a vinegar-baking soda paste, toothpaste & even a magic eraser. Some said to let it soak for 15 minutes if it's stubborn.

Like you, I'd start with the least abrasive & work up.

thanks lilac, but no you misunderstand..my iron is perfectly clean... it's just that in the past when I used Spray starch it would make that horrible singe mark, which is why I stopped using Starch. I'd just like to know how to use it again without it affecting my iron..

 

[Paladin1950]

This is what my mother used.

 

[hearlady]

I still have some. I used it on my lab coat for work.

 

[DebraMae]

I still use it and iron everything I wear. I like sharp creases in my pants. I even ironed money years ago.

MMMM...........I used to have some distant relatives who ironed money. Wonder if you did that for the same reason?

 

[DebraMae]

I still use spray starch on shirts that I iron. I think it makes them look much neater.

 

[MACKTEXAS]

my iron is perfectly clean... it's just that in the past when I used Spray starch it would make that horrible singe mark, which is why I stopped using Starch. I'd just like to know how to use it again without it affecting my iron..

I'm sorry to say that with a non-stick finish iron, I found the same difficulties that you described in removing spray starch stick-on, so I no longer have that kind.

My iron has a stainless steel soleplate. Occasionally, starch sticks to it. It's best if I don't do anything right then. I let the iron completely cool, then brush off the starch residue with steel wool. It may take a few swipes, but has never damaged the soleplate and I've had this iron over 12 years.

 

[OneEyedDiva]

I haven't used it in a long time, but my son still uses it on his dress shirts. When I did use it, I'm sure the brand was Niagra. He uses Faultless. I don't remember being bothered by the smell.

 

[OneEyedDiva]

I’m so thankful that the hippie generation helped us to lower our standards.

Remember when our mothers cheerfully
waxed the kitchen appliances.

Me too Aunt Bee! I was just thinking that the other day because I hardly have to iron anymore. I also wear casual clothes more often. Makes life a lot easier.

 

[Coco]

The spray startch i used to buy was called Niagra. I used to embroider and cross stitch so used it when I framed a project. My mom used starch on her doilies after washing them. Then she'd sit on the floor and stretch them with pins on the living room rug!

 

[Oldeagle66]

My oldest son and I were talking about things we don't have to smell anymore that
we did when he was young and he knocked me for a loop when he asked;
"What was that gawd-awful stuff you had to use on shirts when you ironed?"
I said "spray starch", he said It had a name, what was the name?
I had to look it up

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What kind did your Mom or you use, back in the day?
Any other household things you no longer have to be tortured smelled with?

Liked that smell

 

[TeePee]

I remember when Permanent Press clothes first came out. It was supposed to be the life saver from using spray starch. It stunk the high heaven and I hated it. Clothes were stiff as a board. We've obviously came a long way since then. I remember my mom starching jeans and putting them on pant stretchers. Do people still use pant stretchers? I don't even iron my jeans, and they wash up nicely.

 

[DebraMae]

I remember when Permanent Press clothes first came out. It was supposed to be the life saver from using spray starch. It stunk the high heaven and I hated it. Clothes were stiff as a board. We've obviously came a long way since then. I remember my mom starching jeans and putting them on pant stretchers. Do people still use pant stretchers? I don't even iron my jeans, and they wash up nicely.

I was curious so I looked online. Yes, pants stretchers are still out there. I remember my mother being so happy when they came along. That meant she didn't have to iron jeans anymore!

 

[Jules]

What do dry cleaners use for the pressing?

 

[Ruthanne]

I think we used Niagara too because it looks familiar! I think that starch clogged up an iron I had. It didn't work well after that anyhow.

 

[Coco]

Heard a little joke about the little boy who comes running to his grandma saying, "I found a surfboard in your closet!" Grandma says, "That's not a surfboard honey, it's my ironing board."

 

[Lavinia]

I still use it in my quilting.

I was just about to say that sewers will know that spray starch is still used. Spraying it on fabric stiffens it and makes it easier to cut.

 

[jujube]

I used lots and lots and lots of spray starch when I was first married and my late husband was in the army. Washing and ironing those army uniforms (khakis and fatigues), which had to be ironed just so with creases bisecting pockets in exactly the right place and patches super flat and cuffs in perfect condition and collars at attention....

Iron in the right hand and the spray can of starch in the left. I swore I'd never use starch again and I haven't.

 

[Jules]

All this talk made me go look in my laundry room cupboard and I still have the can I bought in Texas. That was easily a dozen years ago. I gave it a shake and it’s still full.