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| laurloy |
Posted - Mar 19 2010 : 10:43:07 AM
I make my own laundry detergent from MaryJane's recipe and I've made my own wool dryer balls from MaryJane's instructions. I have great success with both! My question is this: I will buying a new washer/dryer soon and they recommend the "he" detergent for the energy efficient machines. The salesman didn't know what to tell me about the home-made detergent, but raved about the dryer balls being better than dryer sheets. (Ingredients for the detergent are Boraxo Hand soap, Borax, and Arm & Hammer laundry soda.) |
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| AlyssaMarie |
Posted - Mar 22 2010 : 11:58:59 AM
I have an HE front loader and have used MJ's recipes for liquid and powder homemade detergent. I haven't had any problems with either one.
AlyssaMarie @ Link'd Hearts Ranch
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| clothedinscarlet |
Posted - Mar 22 2010 : 10:25:34 AM
I also have a front loader and the only difference I found is that liquid/gel homemade works better than powdered because of the very little water used. I find it dissolves better, especially on cold washes. I used to make powdered, but found sometimes there was leftover powder in the cup after the wash. Now I use the Duggar family's liquid recipe and I love it!
Farmgirl Sister #1110
Siobhan - AKA Liza-Jane (my farmgirl name), wife to my best friend, Trent, and mommy to Camden (11/28/05) and Bennett (7/11/07). and Truman (7/28/09) |
| Perennial |
Posted - Mar 22 2010 : 09:25:14 AM
I agree - we have he washer (front loader) and have no problem using home-made soap. |
| nubidane |
Posted - Mar 19 2010 : 11:05:56 AM
Laur
you should be fine. I have an HE washer (front loader) & use homemade. THe reason they recommend HE detergents is because other store bought detergents create many suds. Homemade hardly suds at all, so you will be ok. |
