In the 1870s, the starch mill owned by Nicholas Bullis in the hamlet of Suckertown on the Little Chazy River was noted for the profusion and cheapness of its starch. Local lore said the young men in ...

Powdered starch could clean-up mosquito control. Sprinkled on mosquito breeding grounds, it forms a temporary film on the water surface that smothers these blood-sucking pests without affecting other ...

If you're a frequent ironer, you'll know that spray starch is an essential part of any toolkit. Useful for keeping clothes wrinkle-free, as well as for achieving crisp lines in stubborn collars, spray ...

Q. I know you are fond of traditional business clothing and neckties, but today there are fewer and fewer times when I wear a tie. Still, I do like to look sharp, and it isn't always easy to get a ...

Most carbohydrates in your diet are starches. But some types of starch can pass through your digestive tract without being digested. Many studies in humans show that resistant starch can have powerful ...

Dear Heloise: My husband the golfer is very particular about his polo shirts. The collars no longer lie flat, and he wants me to buy new shirts. I think that's silly. So, is there a way to perk up the ...

I have noticed that after a while, some polo shirts get kind of limp and floppy in the collar. I’d recommend that you try spraying the collar with sizing before you iron it. Sizing is the stuff that ...