I bought the new product with a lavender and thyme scent, which has a "wrinkle releaser" (whatever that is!) I was surprised to find that I do not like it! The scent is so strong that one spritz on the fabric being ironed makes the whole sewing room smell. I much prefer the regular lavender scented spray, which is soft and understated. I think I will add just a few drops of the new spray into a bottle of unscented Best Press so I can use it up over time/thyme!
Thanks for the heads up on alternate products. With my allergies, strongly scented products play havoc with my sinuses.
ReplyDeleteI purchased some Best Press some time ago. I like the product, but when it ran out, I filled the bottle with plain water. It works just as well for me. So I guess what I'm saying is I like the bottle.
ReplyDeleteI had run out of my Best Press and happened to mention it to my sister-in-law. She had a whole gallon she wanted to get rid of, because she preferred "plain old starch". It was a win for me! When it runs out, I might try the homemade version . . .
ReplyDeleteI have not used it and thanks for the heads up on the smell as my allergies would act up too - I use plain water or a can of starch - always works for me
ReplyDeleteI have the lavender scented spray and love it.With my sewing room in the basement, sometimes my fabric gets musty smelling and the best press eliminates the odor. I find that spice scented things are very strong. Great idea to add it to your unscented spray to use it up!
ReplyDeleteLavender and Thyme is quite a combo. Don't think I will go there. I do use Best Press when needed on my minis, but I learned early on that I need unscented. I was at a workshop and everyone around me was using a scented Best Press and it made me sick. :(
ReplyDeleteI haven't used up my Best Press supply because it left my iromong board cover badly stained. So I just use plain water when needed.
ReplyDeleteAnd i didn't like best Press as the scent gave me a headache immediately..I just use water...(usually from my spray iron...!) just sayin' hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteI use the Best Press lavender scent religiously! I discovered that you can cut it by half with distilled water, it makes a lighter scent and presses just as well. I buy it in the gallon jugs, pour half in an empty gallon jug, fill it the rest of the way with water; then add water to the Best Press jug till full, and presto, I have 2 gallon jugs of Best Press.
ReplyDeleteI use unscented also. Hubby can't be around scented stuff. No candles, perfume or scented after shave for him or me. I love that it helps get my blocks pressed into submission, lol
ReplyDeleteI tried Best Press a few years ago and started sneezing every time I used it. Gave up on the product. I know many people like it over spray starch.
ReplyDeleteI buy the unscented and dilute it 50% with water. It makes it go twice as far and works just as well. Maybe that would help with the one that is scented too strong for you.
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