PSTeach Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 I used one of the little 2 tablespoon medicine cups that come from cold medicines as my scoop. (For the dry detergent.) It works really well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest snellma Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 I used one of the little 2 tablespoon medicine cups that come from cold medicines as my scoop. (For the dry detergent.) It works really well. That's a good idea. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picksbughfan Posted July 23, 2008 Author Share Posted July 23, 2008 I have been using it for about 4 days now and I am very pleased with it so far. I have noticed that my sons work clothes have always had a certain smell, ( I call it the smell of swamp water) and I have never been able to get the smell quite completely out, but since using this homemade soap, I have not noticed it. I just did some of the clothes he wore last night and they smell just like clothes, not swampy!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazylikeafox2 Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Where do you find Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda? Is it in the Laundry aisle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristen70 Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 I went and bought all the ingredients and made the powder yesterday. I am going to try it today. I had put one of the medicine cups in it, too. BTW, Riverside in Reynoldsville has all 3 ingredients. The powders are in the laundry aisle and the soap is actually with the regular soaps in that store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdh Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 I went and bought all the ingredients and made the powder yesterday. I am going to try it today. I had put one of the medicine cups in it, too. BTW, Riverside in Reynoldsville has all 3 ingredients. The powders are in the laundry aisle and the soap is actually with the regular soaps in that store. Thats where I got everything too. I'll have to leave the lid off from the liquid bottle to see if it gets thick again? Its not as thick as it was when I first made it but it still cleans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittyMommy Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 I'm glad everyone is liking the stuff.....the smell is really so fresh, and I do like how it makes clothes smell like the dried outside, even after they come out of the drier! Tomorrow is my day to make up a batch or two of powder, I usually make double batches and full a big old plastic tub with the powder. The little goes a long way really works with this stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest snellma Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Kittymommy, If I make enough batches as I have ingredients will it keep (powdered version)? I bought like 5 bars of Fels and just figured I would make the entire batch. That way I will have it. Still have one more batch of peaches to do and then the peppers, so may get around to making it on the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 If you have a cat, you could use an old kitty litter bucket to store your soap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittyMommy Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Kittymommy, If I make enough batches as I have ingredients will it keep (powdered version)? I bought like 5 bars of Fels and just figured I would make the entire batch. That way I will have it. Still have one more batch of peaches to do and then the peppers, so may get around to making it on the weekend. It should, I make three batches at a time, and it keeps just fine. Just use a nice plastic container with a good lid. Just so it stays nice and dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittyMommy Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Reynoldsville Bilo is out of Fels...unless they restock it tonight...I bought the last two today..... *grin* I think I'm going to stop at the Dollar General by Kmart tomorrow and see if they have any Zote left.....sounds like good stuff from what I've read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nita Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 I haven`t made my homemade washing detergent yet. I have made it in the past, and it works great. My daughter mrsc made some last week with Zote. She said it jelled real good, and smells good. I bought Zote also, and may use it this time. I googled it, and it can be used for laundry soap, dishes, scrubbing floors, and even as a bathing soap. It was mistakenly sent to Dollar General next to KMart. Zote is used in Mexico. I usually use Fels soap. Your clothes will have a fresh smell after using the homemade detergent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest snellma Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 I just got done making my first five batches and now I can't wait to use it. We still have some regular detergent left and I want to use that up before starting the homemade stuff. It was so easy to make. Since it it is so easy and so cheap I will probably be using it as my Christmas gifts for work this year. I have about 25 people that I try to make something little for and I think this would be the perfect thing. Who knows, I might be able to get a little business on the side from it. I have the stuff for the window and bathroom cleaner but need to get another spray bottle for it. My neighbor gave me a recipe for dishwashing soap so I am also going to try that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest snellma Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 yes 2 cups baking soda and 2 cups borax. Fill rinse pocket with white vinegar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonie Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 The way this is going maybe we should buy stock in baking soda and borax. I think the homemade detergent works better than the "good" stuf I used to buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittyMommy Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 And it costs less too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KerBear Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 I found every ingredient for the laundry soap at Martino's in Brockway. They had em all. Now THAT is a surprise!!! :shok: I'm anxious to try this recipe out, but have to use up my stock of various detergents...down to 4 containers! :roll:...maybe by the time school starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tipcat Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 has anyone had an allergic reaction to any of their home-made laundry soap? I am allergic to alot of soap powders and wonder if this is better. I know I can't use ivory because, yes, I am allergic to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonie Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 has anyone had an allergic reaction to any of their home-made laundry soap? I am allergic to alot of soap powders and wonder if this is better. I know I can't use ivory because, yes, I am allergic to it. I have to watch what I use but I've had no trouble so far. I've used it several days now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DD Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 yes 2 cups baking soda and 2 cups borax. Fill rinse pocket with white vinegar. Snellma - How much do you put in each load? It's not the four cups, is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest snellma Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Snellma - How much do you put in each load? It's not the four cups, is it? 2 TBsp. Haven't made it yet, so don't know if it is cost effective. The neighbor has used it and said it works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonie Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Where can I find essential oil for the fabric softener. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSTeach Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Only problem I have had so far is once in a while I find a trace of the Ivory soap on an article or 2 of the darks. Mustn't always disolve in the cold water. I need to remember to look for the Fels next time I am at Bilo. (Was in and out of there the other day, forgot!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonie Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 2 TBsp. Haven't made it yet, so don't know if it is cost effective. The neighbor has used it and said it works great. 2 tbsp. in each compartment in the dishwasher or 2 total. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest snellma Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 2 tbsp. in each compartment in the dishwasher or 2 total. 2 tbsp. total. Every dishwasher I have owned only has one compartment - didn't know there was more than one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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