stiff shirts

[Arizona Mike]

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?

Thanks

Mike

[Mr E]

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.

[Arizona Mike]

Thanks Mr. E.

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

Mike

[cubguy's dad]

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.
Hope this helps

Mark

[ellen]

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. Science experiment!!

[Arizona Mike]

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 I will try the baking soda too Ellen.

Thanks everyone.

[Miss Farmall]

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