![]() However, silicone also attracts dust and other air pollutants (they stick to your starched item) and silicone is not water-soluble. Silicone is a synthetic compound that helps to smooth the fabric (it’s often used in hair products).Maybe it’s not the best idea to have flammable, explosive fuels nearby. Now I don’t know about you, but when ironing I am using an appliance called an IRON that heats up and plugs in. Butane, propane and isobutene are gases often used as fuel that can ignite and can also be explosive.I didn’t know what half of those things were, so I did some digging. The last time I was ironing I glanced at the can of spray starch -> in addition to the starch (modified cornstarch) my handy ironing helper contained butane, propane, isobutene, silicone, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, sodium nitrite, polyethylene glycol, ammonium hydroxide, fragrance and preservative. The Surprise Lurking In Your Laundry Room Which all sounds great except for one big problem. The spray starch is an extra step, but it gives laundry an extra crispness, makes ironing go much faster, and maintains that “freshly ironed” look longer. I avoid ironing at all costs, but when I want to look nicely put together or when I’m sewing I haul out the ironing board and the liquid spray starch. They don’t cost you a thing and help us bring you natural cleaning tutorials. ![]() ![]() Need an easy, homemade liquid spray starch recipe that only costs pennies? Learn three simple ways to make non-toxic liquid spray starch and the pros/cons of each method. ![]()
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