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stiff shirts

Postby Arizona Mike » Thu Jan 08, 2009 7:43 pm

My SIL has given me a bunch of shirts he does not want anymore. They're real nice but they are starched so much it won't come out. I have washed them a few times with no luck. Still stiff.

Is there any way to get the starch out of these? :shock:

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Re: stiff shirts

Postby Mr E » Thu Jan 08, 2009 7:50 pm

My better-half says to soak for a while in hot water. Then run thru the washer, using hot water. Then to dryer with fabric softener.

Let me know if it works. :{_}:
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1947 Circle series Farmall Cub with Armstrong lift, belt pulley, 5"rims 6" tires, SN 563

1949 Farmall Cub with high crop option and hydraulics

1955 Farmall Cub with fast hitch

1955 International Cub Loboy with fast hitch

1957 Farmall Cub with fast hitch

1959 Farmall Cub with fast hitch
Location: way high up in the Huachuca Mt. at the bottom of a deep dark canyon

Re: stiff shirts

Postby Arizona Mike » Fri Jan 09, 2009 1:35 pm

Thanks Mr. E.

I'll try that. I will get some fabric softener :)

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Re: stiff shirts

Postby cubguy's dad » Fri Jan 09, 2009 8:44 pm

Asked my wife the seamstress and she said to wash with white vinegar only not yellow vinegar. I guess white vinegar acts as a fabric softner and pulls the soap and creases out.
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Re: stiff shirts

Postby ellen » Sun Jan 11, 2009 3:43 pm

You could also try some baking soda. It is good for getting rid of sticky hairspray. Just dont use it when you use the vinegar. :mrgreen: Science experiment!!

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1947 Circle series Farmall Cub with Armstrong lift, belt pulley, 5"rims 6" tires, SN 563

1949 Farmall Cub with high crop option and hydraulics

1955 Farmall Cub with fast hitch

1955 International Cub Loboy with fast hitch

1957 Farmall Cub with fast hitch

1959 Farmall Cub with fast hitch
Location: way high up in the Huachuca Mt. at the bottom of a deep dark canyon

Re: stiff shirts

Postby Arizona Mike » Sun Jan 18, 2009 9:53 pm

I splurged and bought the 14 oz. bottle of white vinegar for .87, added the whole bottle to the hot water in the machine and ran the cycle. Then i ran another cycle with liquid Tide. Ithink 90% if the starch is gone now and the shirts are almost back to normal. I might spring for another bottle next time go to the store :D I will try the baking soda too Ellen.

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Re: stiff shirts

Postby Miss Farmall » Sun Jan 18, 2009 10:33 pm

Big Spend'Ah. :lol: Glad to know that worked for you.
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