You can use the amount of water and starch recommended above, but you should check with the directions on the starch label before creating the mixture.
Avoid putting the shirt into the dryer unless necessary. If you do put it in the dryer, use a low heat setting.
If a heat level is not recommended, use a high heat setting so that you will cook the starch.
You should have enough water in the bowl or sink so that the shirt can move freely. Not enough water can result in a board stiff shirt. Use distilled water if you have hard tap water. If not, tap water should be fine to use.
Do not pour the mixture in and allow it to sit in the dispenser throughout the entire washing cycle, or it may cause clogging.
Make sure not to use too high of a heat setting if your shirt is made of a delicate fabric. Alternatively, you can mix ½ cup of cornstarch with 1 pint of cold water in the bucket. Boil water, 2 quarts for heavy starch, 4 quarts water for medium starch, and 6 quarts for light starch. Add the boiling water to the first mixture. Dip the clothing in the water and let it dry. Iron it as you usually do.
Any type of non-flavored vodka will work.
The back of the shirt creases easier than the front of the shirt. Make sure the back is flattened out completely on the ironing board.
