Ironing Water

mandy_moo_1

leonie wrote:

You'll need to add a little vodka to the mix to help it 'keep' otherwise it will go stale. I've had some in my fridge that I made about two years ago and it still smells fresh!

Just curious.....how does the vodka work at keeping it fresh, and how on earth did you find that out? :laugh:

ellas9602

Thanks for this...

I have also been refilling my plug-in air freshners with oil and water, I used to spend a fortune on refils.

leonie_2

mandy_moo_1 wrote:

Just curious.....how does the vodka work at keeping it fresh, and how on earth did you find that out? :laugh:

Lol I didnt make it up, its in one of my books somewhere. I'm keen on natural alternatives so made the room spritzer up one day and it worked really well.

I think vodka is a preservative and has no smell so its perfect for this type of thing. You can also use it in handmade soap apparently to make it clear!

mandy_moo_1

leonie wrote:

Lol I didnt make it up, its in one of my books somewhere. I'm keen on natural alternatives so made the room spritzer up one day and it worked really well.

I think vodka is a preservative and has no smell so its perfect for this type of thing. You can also use it in handmade soap apparently to make it clear!

oh right! ...didn't want my house smelling like a pub :rotfl:

aurora_borealis_2

ellas9602 wrote:

Thanks for this...

I have also been refilling my plug-in air freshners with oil and water, I used to spend a fortune on refils.

what a good idea :T :T :T

I have a stinky dog :rolleyes:

leonie_2

mandy_moo_1 wrote:

oh right! ...didn't want my house smelling like a pub :rotfl:

Oh no lol, you dont smell the vodka at all, it just preserves the oil and stops the water going fusty.

ellas9602

aurora_borealis wrote:

I have a stinky dog :rolleyes:

me too! :rotfl:

scruffy96uk

Sorry if a similar tip is already posted, did have a quick look.
I use to use comfort iron water when ironing but I was going through alot, so decided to keep an empty bottle fill it with water and put a few drop of fabric conditioner/softner and hey presto!! Soft and nice smelling clothes!!

Scruffy

Crazychik

Thanks for this tip, will try it sometime. I go thru bottles like anything.

Will let you know my results!!!

Topher

Thanks, I use cheap rosewater (from Asian Deli) as I love the smell and a little goes a long way & doesn't seem to threaten to block my iron.

T