http://finance.yahoo.com/family-home/article/109349/do-it-yourself-laundry-detergent There is a receipe for making your own laundry soap. I just don't know what washing soda is?? Any ideas on that?? Also you can go with just plain water if you want.
I have no idea what washing soda is. But I have been reading your frugal living posts and they are super interesting! I enjoy them thank you! Matt
weebitty Hi weebitty, Washing Soda is "sodium carbonate" kinda like in a water softener. It is totally safe to use; http://www.care2.com/greenliving/the-wonders-of-washing-soda.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_carbonate You can order it at Ace Hardware. Some grocery stores carry it. Some people instead use 20 Mule Team Borax, but it can be very dangerous and toxic, don't use it. Hope this helps, George
Now you guys have me going! I would like to go natural and get some of these chemicals out of our lives. Victoria
Why is 20 mule team borax is bad?? It has been around for a very long time. I did find washing soda in Fred Meyers along with fels naptha bar soap. I am on a spetic tank so have to be careful what I use to start with. You learn a whole different set of rules when you are on a well and a septic tank!! It kind of brings you back to nature that you didn't think about when you live in the city.
I am starting to use Soap Nuts as my Laundry Soap. I use to use equal parts of borax and washing soda and then vinager in the rinse cycle for a fabric softner(don't worry it was a small amount so it was odorless). But since learning more about Soap nuts that is what I am going to. If you live in a Warm climate another thing you can do is hang dry your clothes. It saves a ton of money. I am also using the soap nuts and a few drops of Tree Tea Oil to make my own natural shampoos and hand soaps.
I'm on a septic system too and I have made my own laundry soap before and had no septic problems. I've also made my own soap with olive oil and lye and that stuff lasts forever- the soap I mean. Sure makes you realize how we take grocery stores for granted...
yes grocery stores that keep uping their prices!! Blessedathome let me know how you like the soap nuts and how long they last. Do they do a good job? I can't imagine how they would get anything clean however. Doesn anyone have any reciepes they want to share here on how to make stuff?
It is? wow t's awesome... I want to try it.. Is anyone here can share the ingredients and instructions?
My family has made our own Homemade Laundry Soap for many many years. It is very simple and lasts a long time. Everyone who has tried our soap, loves it. If anyone wants the instructions, I will post them or can email them. Ingredients: Superwashing Soda, 20 Mule Team Borax, Fels Naptha, Water. It is a stain remover, odor eliminator and the best soap I have ever used on laundry or household. Best part $3 for 5 gallons (1 load=3/4 cup)
