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6 Natural Ways To Starch Clothes

Today, there are a lot of people who are opting for natural ways to starch clothes. The products which are available in the market have harsh chemicals that might tear or damage clothes post washing. These natural starch ingredients that Boldsky shares with you do not contain high amount of harmful contents to tear good cotton. Starching clothes at home has become a regular habit for working class of people since creases do not form easily.

Starching clothes the natural way with these common household ingredients will make sure that your clothes stay longer. Want to know how to naturally starch clothing? Try out this simple list of six non-costly ingredients to starch clothes at home with ease.

TIPS TO KEEP CLOTHES IN GOOD CONDITION

6 natural ways to starch clothes at home:

Cornstarch

Cornstarch

Corn starch (about 15 ml), cold water and a spray bottle is needed to make this natural starch. You need to first boil the water for a minute. When the water is warm, add the corn starch to the water in the spray bottle. Mix the ingredients well by shaking the spray bottle. This is one of the best natural ways to starch clothes at home.

Potato Water

Potato Water

You will need two potatoes to make this natural starch at home. Boil the potatoes in water and allow it to soak overnight. The next morning, strain the water to remove the sediments and use the potato water. This natural way to starch clothes will also leave your clothing feeling fresh.

Rice Water

Rice Water

Do not pressure cook your rice. Boil your rice and strain the water. Wait for the water to cool down a little. When cool, dip your clothes in this water and dry it in the sun. Starching clothes the natural way with cooked rice water will also add to the longevity of the cloth.

Vegetable Water

Vegetable Water

Boil your vegetables in a container and add a little salt to the water. Drain the water from the vegetables, add little salt to the water. Now, add this water to your final rinse of clothes in the machine. Dry the clothes after this application.

Arrowroot

Arrowroot

Arrowroot is one of the natural ways to starch clothes at home. Arrowroot, a tropical plant, is also added to chemically treated starch. Grind the root and add to a half mug of water. Soak your clothes in this water solution and then dry.

Wheat

Wheat

Just like rice, wheat too is also used for starching clothes in a natural way. Wheat water is used to soak your clothes and after 20 minutes, dry it in the sun, to give the natural stiffness.

Story first published: Wednesday, June 4, 2014, 17:11 [IST]
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