Just recently I ran across a simple recipe that sounded do-able and so I tried it. I can't remember whose blog I read it on or I would give them credit, but my disclaimer is I am only a copier of good ideas and this is one of them. Sorry for not giving credit due.
BEWARE: The grated Ivory soap in the food processor looks very similar to shredded mozzarella cheese, but doesn't taste near as good. Just ask my oldest Fish Stick. Poor guy. I guess that's what you get for snitchin'.
Homemade Laundry Detergent
4 bars Ivory soap, grated
1 Box Borax
1 Box Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda
a few drops of essential oils (optional)
Mix together and store in airtight container.
Use 3 Tb. per load (I use 1/4 c.)
I have made my own for several years... a huge money saver!!! Mine is liquid using washing soda, borax, and felz-naptha bar soap. I make enough at a time to last about 4 months.
ReplyDeleteI have tried fabric softener, but seemed to have alot of waste with it, so I have not tried it again. I think it was liquid downy diluted with water. Dip in a sponge and squeeze, then throw in dryer like a sheet. I always thought I had more to wash off my hands than was in the sponge.
I love the detergent though!
I do the Duggar liquid recipe for HE machines. I do really like it but I feel like I need to treat stains more? Maybe my kids are just messier these days, haha! I'm happy enough with how much money I'm saving that I'm going to keep it up. I just keep a bottle of shout handy before I throw the laundry in.
ReplyDeleteAnd I use straight vinegar as fabric softener. It keeps everything soft, clean and you totally don't smell the vinegar.
Just saw your post about the detergent you got with the sales/coupons! That's impressive!!!
I make my own most of the time. I have used the powder and liquid versions. I have not tried this recipe, but it looks easier than the one that uses fels naptha. I don't like the smell of the FN soap. Ivory I can handle. I also use vinegar... I love the results. It also doesn't coat your towels like fabric softener does, just leaves them soft naturally. I did find a recipe for using suave conditioner with the vinegar and it smells much better. I pinned it on pinterest.
ReplyDeleteI make my own most of the time. I have used the powder and liquid versions. I have not tried this recipe, but it looks easier than the one that uses fels naptha. I don't like the smell of the FN soap. Ivory I can handle. I also use vinegar... I love the results. It also doesn't coat your towels like fabric softener does, just leaves them soft naturally. I did find a recipe for using suave conditioner with the vinegar and it smells much better. I pinned it on pinterest.
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