Heather Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 I made the liquid version and have been using it for 2 days now and it is great. It gels up almost like Jell-O but I was still able to put it in containers (empty laundry soap containers) and can still pour it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSTeach Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 I used the giant box of baking soda, it says on it that is can be used for laundry. If it isn't the right thing, it works well anyhow! I will look for the laundry kind when this one runs out. It seems to be working very well. Next question- is there a homemade softener too?? lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busrolls36 Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 well, I will know after bit if it works. I just washed a shirt and shorts that were really dirty and disgusting. Besides, I stopped the washer for awhile to let it soak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonie Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 I just made the liquid and it was so easy and didn't take any time at all. Smells good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonie Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 I used the giant box of baking soda, it says on it that is can be used for laundry. If it isn't the right thing, it works well anyhow! I will look for the laundry kind when this one runs out. It seems to be working very well. Next question- is there a homemade softener too?? lol. I found this site let me know if you try it. http://www.recipezaar.com/179890 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonie Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Check this out also. http://housekeeping.about.com/cs/environment/a/alternateclean.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picksbughfan Posted July 19, 2008 Author Share Posted July 19, 2008 I just made the liquid and it was so easy and didn't take any time at all. Smells good. We did too, can't wait to try it, probably tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittyMommy Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Best window cleaner I've ever used, is the one I make: Take an old Windex spray bottle, or other 32 oz. size spray bottle. (think its 32 oz, maybe more, maybe less) Fill it 1/3 with white vinegar, 1/3 with Parson's Lemon Ammonia, and the rest of the way with hot water. Shiniest glass around with that stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittyMommy Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 I found this site let me know if you try it. http://www.recipezaar.com/179890 I have all those ingredients on hand right now....might just have to give that one a try...my only concern, is how to get one cup of it, into the small capacity dispenser on my HE machine.....guess I'll just adjust for that. I only hope it doesn't make the clothing smell like vinegar, or my hubby will pitch a fit!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittyMommy Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 I found every ingredient for the laundry soap at Martino's in Brockway. They had em all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 I just use white vinegar and water, and my mirrors sparkle..I also wipe them with crumpled newspaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alysia77 Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 They have all of the ingredients at the BiLo in DuBois also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest snellma Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 White vinegar shouldn't make anything smell. Thanks for all the recipes. Going to get the ingredients today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittyMommy Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Snellma, are you going to Harris Teeters????? I soo miss Harris Teeters!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest snellma Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Harris Teeter closed in our immediate town, but they are still in the area. We used to shop there in VA all the time. The only thing I was able to find at Wal-Mart here was the Borax. I will go to Publix to look for the other stuff. Will probably pay an arm and let for it, but we will see. If worst comes to worst I will use the Ivory if I can't find the Fels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSTeach Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 I used about 1 1/2. It seems to be getting them just as clean or cleaner than regular detergent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSTeach Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Somewhere at the beginning, they mentioned it doesn't "sud" very much. But it still gets them clean..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittyMommy Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Remember, the suds don't get the clothes clean..but when you buy commercial laundry soap, it makes all kinds of suds, it makes you think you're getting those clothes sooo clean...nope, its not the suds, its the surfactants, and all the other stuff, not the suds... Yepper, 1 tablespoon, and yes you can adjust if you feel a need to see at least 'some' suds. If you make the liquid version, you use 1 cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest snellma Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 I finally found the A & H Washing Soda and Fels at our grocery store called Publix. I am going to start with the powered version and see how I like that first. Not sure when I will get around to trying it since I have a bushel and half of peaches and about a peck of hot peppers to put up in the next 2 days (and I work full time). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsc Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 My mom and I make the laundry soap alot. I just made some the other day. Was at the dollar store and they had bars of soap for $1. It said that it can be used for laundry. Used it and it works great. Had my mom pick me up a couple more since the store don't usually carry it. It is called ZOTE. It was shipped to the store by mistake. It is usually used in mexico. My mom googled it and it is used alot in mexico. I really like smell. It has a citrus smell. So if anyone sees it, go ahead a buy it. I works just as well as Fels and has a good scent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picksbughfan Posted July 22, 2008 Author Share Posted July 22, 2008 which dollar store was this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsc Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Dollar General up by K-Mart. My sis is the manager and said they got it by mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdh Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 I made up a batch of homemade up and had alittle bit of boughten detergent left so I mixed them together. I noticed I have to shake it up because it gets watery. Does anyone else have to shake it up before using it? But other than that, seems to clean them as well as the boughten stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonie Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 I made up a batch of homemade up and had alittle bit of boughten detergent left so I mixed them together. I noticed I have to shake it up because it gets watery. Does anyone else have to shake it up before using it? But other than that, seems to clean them as well as the boughten stuff. Yes mine is very thick also. I just left it in the bucket and have a measuring cup hang on the side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsc Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 When I use mine, I put the detergent in a quart jar, add some water to it and mix it to dissolve, then add to the washer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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