Things You'll Need:
- Cornstarch
- Water
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Step 1
The main ingredient you are going to need is cornstarch and it would be optimum to get organic cornstarch. It is especially important in this case because any outside chemicals could have a negative impact on the clothing that you are using it on. The best place to pick this up at is in bulk at your local health food store.
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Step 2
Take 1 teaspoon of the cornstarch and begin to dissolve it slowly in 2 to 3 cups of very cold water. Though it does not need to be refrigerated, try to get it colder than room temperature because this will aid in the dissolution and make sure that you do not get wet powder clumping. It is best to do this in a large, deep bowl and begin stirring lightly.
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Step 3
Once the solution is well mixed together pour the contents into a plastic spray bottle, similar to one that is used for household cleaners. Continue to shake the bottle well as to make sure there is no clumping whatsoever. If there is, it can clog the nozzle on the spray bottle and you will end up with an unusable receptacle. Make sure to label the bottle clearly so as to never mix up the solution with other common household products.
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Step 4
Now you have an all-natural, environmentally friendly clothing starch that you can use on your laundry. It is going to be more potent than common clothing starches so try to use it sparingly and only a few sprays should be sufficient. If you do not use the entire content of the spray bottle in a couple of weeks, it is important to change the solution so it does not become stale. Try to only use it on fully dry clothing, as it will tend to evaporate when the fabric is still wet.
