How to Make Your Own Spray Starch for Less

If you like freshly starched clothes, you know that commercial spray starch is not always a blessing. The sprayer develops residue and often sprays unevenly. There is a simple and cost effective recipe that you can make at home and use to starch your clothes effectively.

Things You'll Need

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• Plastic spray bottle
• Permanent marker

Instructions

1. Add 1 tablespoon cornstarch to 1 pint cold water. Stir well until the cornstarch is all dissolved.

2. Pour the solution into a plastic spray bottle. One that sprays with a fine mist works best for this purpose.

3. Label the bottle clearly with a permanent marker.

4. Shake the bottle well before each use. Spray on the clothes and iron.

Tips & Warnings

• Add more corn starch-up to 3 tablespoons-for a harder starched effect.

References

• Michigan State University Extension Homemade Cleaners: Homemade Cleaners
• Keene State College: Green Cleaning