How to Use Liquid Laundry Starch

How to Use Liquid Laundry Starch
Published: Jun 2, 2009
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Diluted with water, starch provides shape to clothing or tablecloths. The proportion of water to starch determines the stiffness of the material.

Things You Will Need

  • Liquid starch
  • Spray bottle
  • Steam iron
  • Coat hangers
  1. Dilute liquid starch with water following the recommendations on the bottle or the recommended strength for your project.

  2. Mix well, and pour into a spray bottle for easy application.

  3. Spray uniforms or fabrics while they are slightly damp.

  4. Iron with a warm iron set on steam.

  5. Rinse fabric in a solution of liquid starch and water to saturate the material.

  6. Wring excess water out of the fabric by hand, and lay the fabric on a flat surface to dry.

  7. Iron smooth with a steam iron once the fabric is nearly dry.

  8. Hang or lay flat to prevent wrinkles.

The Drip Cap

  • Liquid starch is quick and easy to use, and creates a nice crisp piece of fabric for crafts and sewing, or crisp clean lines in clothing.
  • Diluted with water, starch provides shape to clothing or tablecloths.
  • Spray uniforms or fabrics while they are slightly damp.

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