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| doglady |
Posted - Jan 26 2009 : 2:40:52 PM
Has anyone noticed yet that the manufacturers seem to be slowly doing away with powdered laundry soap? In my town, there is about 80% liquid soap on the shelves and 20% powder
I can't lift those big bottles because of several surgeries to the arm and so I guess that I'll finally have to figure out how to make the powder soap. That should be very interesting. What does everyone think about this?
Tina
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| pamcook |
Posted - Mar 29 2009 : 09:42:42 AM
I have a stash of laundry soap (supposedly less toxic than most name brands) that I'm using up and have been planning for something new when it runs out. I found the recipes in the other forums - you all are wonderful! I'm on the lookout for a salad shooter now :)
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| Merry |
Posted - Mar 29 2009 : 12:14:56 AM
Made up a batch of this laundry soap and I am impressed. It smells clean and my laundry Came out clean soft and fresh.
You all are treasures!
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| yarnmamma |
Posted - Mar 28 2009 : 08:52:12 AM
I still havent tried but I'm lookin for supplies next week!
(gotta get a doggie to tell my secrets to...but in the meantime..who?)
LOL
Linda
in Scranton, PA
farmgirl #71 |
| doglady |
Posted - Mar 27 2009 : 8:20:37 PM
Hi Everyone,
I finally made my first batch of laundry powder! My really old food processor worked really well - and I had everything mixed and ready to use in about five min. I washed my first load afterwards and I can't believe how much cleaner the clothes looked and smelled. Thanks for all of the suggestions. I'm hooked for sure.
Tina
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| Maryjane Lee |
Posted - Feb 05 2009 : 12:53:56 PM
I use my KitchenAid grater attachment. Works wonderfully!
Hugs,
Maryjane Lee
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| Jana |
Posted - Feb 03 2009 : 2:39:43 PM
I know there is a linke to a place where you can buy the works to make your own laundry soap off of the Duggar's website. You know, the family with 19 kids? It looks simple enough, but I'd sure want a power grinder. I have fibromyalgia and my hands barely make it thru zesting a lemon  .
I really miss powdered detergent and I've been extremely cranky ever since they discontinued Ivory Snow flakes.
Jana |
| cheryl sisk |
Posted - Feb 02 2009 : 11:35:42 AM
i GOT THIS RECIPE 1BAR OF FEIS NAPHTHA HAIF CUP WASHING SODA AND BORAX DID SOME LAUNDARY CAME OUT SMELLING RELLY GOOD SO I ADD MORE SODA AND BORAX HALF CUP MORE TO THE NEXT LOAD AND SMELLING JUST AS GOOD MY WATER IS VERY HARD WELL WATER OS I AM USING 3TABLESPOONS UNTILL I GET THE HANG OF THIS SO FAR OS GOOD CITY GIRL KNOW COUNTRY GIRL |
| rabbithorns |
Posted - Jan 29 2009 : 10:41:58 AM
I've also noticed. But I grate my soap and add washing soda. Right now I'm out of washing soda and just using soap...and not much at that.
I ran a load of laundry the other day and forgot completely to use any soap. Everything came out smelling clean and sweet! Maybe there's soap residue in the washer, enough for a load at least now and then.
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| Alee |
Posted - Jan 28 2009 : 8:17:19 PM
www.soapgonebuy.com sells the ingredients as well
Alee
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| doglady |
Posted - Jan 28 2009 : 6:55:58 PM
Thanks everyone for the information. I've seen all of the ingredients around here except the super Washing Soda. I'll need to find that one. Thanks for the link Yarnmamma - I would have been searching for hours. I'll let you know how it does when I find the Washing Soda.
Tina
You can tell your dog all of your secrets and they'll never say a word!
www.kennelcreations.com |
| nubidane |
Posted - Jan 27 2009 : 2:30:12 PM
I use a rotary parmesan grater like the ones used in restaurants. |
| prairielandherbs |
Posted - Jan 27 2009 : 2:08:49 PM
a friend of mine uses a salad shooter she got at a garage sale - it makes FANTASTIC soap shreds! I've been on the hunt for a cheapo salad shooter ever since then. :) |
| yarnmamma |
Posted - Jan 27 2009 : 12:47:38 PM
go here for the recipes for both powder and gel...
http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/snitz/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=28707
Linda in Scranton, PA
farmgirl #71
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| MarySueK |
Posted - Jan 27 2009 : 10:05:08 AM
I have a hard time with the huge Costco bottles of laundry detergent, so I saved a couple of empties and then divide the huge amount into a few smaller ones - that way it is lighter and I am less likely to splash it all over.
Sue in Richland WA |
| doglady |
Posted - Jan 27 2009 : 07:56:17 AM
I've never thought about using a food processor - that's a great idea. My injury to my arm/hand were many many years ago and it is the way it will always be now. However, it's best not to stir it up. I'm sure that there are instructions somewhere on this site of how to make the powder soap. I'll just need to figure all of this out and maybe store it in a big container where I can scoop out what I need. I'm just glad that it wasn't only me who notice the soap disappearing. Now if I can find all of the ingredients in my area.
Tina
You can tell your dog all of your secrets and they'll never say a word!
www.kennelcreations.com |
| Alee |
Posted - Jan 27 2009 : 07:13:57 AM
I use a food processor to grate mine!
Alee
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| catscharm74 |
Posted - Jan 27 2009 : 07:13:52 AM
Yes, I have noticed it is disappearing in the all the stores. Even the cheapo brands are. That and the fact that the liquid ones are now packaged with less ounces for more money. Glad I know how to make my own!!!
Heather
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| yarnmamma |
Posted - Jan 27 2009 : 06:59:22 AM
Tina! take care of your arm and hand.
I like the idea of a chopper...I'm going to get one now...it's a good excuse. I have a bad hand/arm also. I am happy to have a good reason to buy a cheap chopper. I've seen them for $15...would pay for itself by the laundry soap and also I'd have a chopper for cooking!
Hope your arm/hand feel better soon.
Linda in Scranton, PA
farmgirl #71
BLESSED ARE THE CRACKED FOR THEY ARE THE ONES WHO LET IN THE LIGHT!
Have a wonderful Farmgirl New Year!! |
| ddmashayekhi |
Posted - Jan 27 2009 : 06:53:47 AM
My wrists are shot, so I get my husband or one of my sons to grate the soap for me. I have noticed how fast my homemade soap can vanish home here. My oldest two sons loves using it.
Dawn in IL |
| MagnoliaWhisper |
Posted - Jan 26 2009 : 7:59:13 PM
What about using a grating machine. With a bad arm, it may be worth it to buy a machine just for grating soap-like a small food processor. I don't usually advocate buying appliances often, but if I had a arm problem, I may do that instead of injuring myself further.
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| Suzan |
Posted - Jan 26 2009 : 3:14:19 PM
Tina, just be careful of your arm when grating the soap for the homemade. |
| Alee |
Posted - Jan 26 2009 : 2:55:16 PM
I haven't noticed a change, but I have been making the powder homemade soap for about mmm 3 or 4 years now. I bet you would love the homemade stuff!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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