Thanks for the feedback Mike. I'll give it a try.
As far as just buying a jar of softex, you are probably right. But I too
studied a great deal of chemistry, and worked for about 5 years in a textile
chem lab. Some folks dabble in engines, or electrical systems, or
computers, and some do some chemistry. One should never just mix stuff to
see what happens. I know of several very bad reactions with only substances
found in an ordinary kitchen, bathroom or laundry room.

Thanks again,

Sam