I am absent minded!! I have 2 Windex bottles with a drop of bleach and water added and lots of solvy scraps and I can not remember how I use this solution. I know it was several years back and I am at a loss. Old timers , please help! Kay

Oh , well I will have to spray something and let it dry and see what I have. To be continued until i try it out. Kay

Wow thank you Katydid and ladies will have to keep this tip.. Marian

I just love posts like this - I found it absolutely fascinating. Thank you Kay

Can you use solvy that has temporary glue sprayed on it?

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by jrob 14 Nov 2014

The dampness in the temporary glue spray will dissolve the solvy.

by pennyhal2 15 Nov 2014

But is it ok to use solvy that has temporary spray on it to do this?

Just love the ideas and embroidery tips. Been saving solvy pieces and now know what to do to with them. THANKS!

First, I would not use clorox around my embroidery or material. If you are going to use it right away, you won't need something to keep it from going moldy, but for keeping it a while , just add some rubbing alcohol, 1-2 TBSP to one quart water works well, be sure to shake before using. Just make sure the solution is not too thick to not spray right.


You can also use the liquid mix to stabilize the edges of jersey fabrics if having trouble with curling, just brush along the edge and let dry, or use and iron and press cloth if you're in a hurry.


For delicate fabrics mist them until completely damp and let them dry flat, works great on chiffon or fine lawn and makes hooping so much easier.


Go to utube and search for solvy soup, there are some good videos.


Jo

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by dino 14 Nov 2014

I agree. I have some with the rubbing alcohol/water mixture and it has never gone bad-even after 2 years.

by jrob 14 Nov 2014

If it truly is only one drop in the entire bottle, I would think it would be ok, but I'd test it in an inconspicuous place.

by jofrog2000 15 Nov 2014

Bleach's job is to remove stains, and why take a chance that it's going to remove color? Rubbing alcolhol is easy to find-or vodka, which is alcohol with no color.

by katydid 16 Nov 2014

I must spray on something with dark color to see what happens. Kay

OK I am totally confused... water and bleach makes a starch? and are these added to actual windex or just reusing the empty bottles? Yes I am way confused on these posts! I need to file away the correct responses for when the need arises in our home and I need the solution. Thanks for any clarification.

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by crafter2243 14 Nov 2014

Water, Bleach and left over pieces of water soluble stabilizer will make the starch. The bleach is to stop mildew. I usually will mix only the water and WSS when I need it and do not store it. That way I do not have to worry about the bleach.

by jrob 14 Nov 2014

Reusing an empty windex bottle.

by katydid 16 Nov 2014

Me , too. That is why I asked the question. Kay

Kay, I think this is to use to refresh limp FSL-like white angels or snowflakes. I'd be afraid to use on colored items because of the bleach.
I think the bleach is used to preserve the mix and keep it from molding.
Lay pieces on waxed paper to protect counters and spray and let dry.
Maureen

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by katydid 16 Nov 2014

You may be correct. Kay

Angie is right, you have 2 bottles of starch (ish).

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by katydid 16 Nov 2014

I just kept collecting it and so much time has gone by that I forgot what to do with it. Kay

If you mean they are already mixed, then I would say that they act like a spray starch. Others may have more ideas.