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| 1roosterhenhouse |
Posted - Mar 24 2010 : 10:09:57 AM
Hi everyone
I'm getting ready to make my first batch of laundry soap, and was going to use the recipe which calls for Fels Naptha bar soap until I did some research on the soap. Did you know that it is made with naptha,a benzene solvent; this is a petroleum product,and is carcinogenic. So, I going to use Ivory soap instead. Are there problems with soap residue and not diluting in the water when using the dry mixture?
Thanks
Trish
Proverbs 31; Titus 2 |
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| RaspberryBee |
Posted - Mar 25 2010 : 09:22:29 AM
If you take a little time and go back on this thread you will find alot of really good information on homemade laundry soap - dry and wet. Below are some from the first 10 pages or so. Everybody seems to have a little different twist on the soap they like to make/use but for the most part the ingredients are the same. I hope this helps you some in your quest.
http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/snitz/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=38036
http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/snitz/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=12281
http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/snitz/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=39883
http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/snitz/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=34646
http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/snitz/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=35788
http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/snitz/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=37804
Homemade Laundry Soap
3 bars grated laundry soap to equal about 16oz
(Fels Naptha, Castile (like Kirks/Dr. Bronner) or Zote (White, blue or pink)
4 lbs. Borax – one box
4 lbs. Arm & Hammer Washing Soda – one box
4 lbs. Arm & Hammer Baking Soda – one box
4lbs of Sun Brand Oxygen-Clean – 2 containers
Mix well. Wear mask/bandana while mixing. Store in airtight container.
2-3 tablespoons per load
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| Hens-R-Us |
Posted - Mar 25 2010 : 08:58:44 AM
quote:
Originally posted by 1roosterhenhouse
Hi everyone
I'm getting ready to make my first batch of laundry soap, and was going to use the recipe which calls for Fels Naptha bar soap until I did some research on the soap. Did you know that it is made with naptha,a benzene solvent; this is a petroleum product,and is carcinogenic. So, I going to use Ivory soap instead. Are there problems with soap residue and not diluting in the water when using the dry mixture?
Thanks
Trish
Proverbs 31; Titus 2
You don't have to use Fels Naptha. Castile bar soap works well. Most bar soaps work well if you like the fragrance of a particular one, and don't mind the ingredients..You can substitute a few cups of liquid soap you already have to the borax, washing soda, water mixture you are using. I like Arm & Hammer liquid or powder. Or you can learn to make lye soap ( which is easier than it sounds). There is alot of freedom if you are fearless or even scared but willing to experiment.
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| SusieK |
Posted - Mar 25 2010 : 07:40:21 AM
Can someone please give me the recipe for homemade laundry soap. Thank youSusiequote:
Originally posted by 1roosterhenhouse
Hi everyone
I'm getting ready to make my first batch of laundry soap, and was going to use the recipe which calls for Fels Naptha bar soap until I did some research on the soap. Did you know that it is made with naptha,a benzene solvent; this is a petroleum product,and is carcinogenic. So, I going to use Ivory soap instead. Are there problems with soap residue and not diluting in the water when using the dry mixture?
Thanks
Trish
Proverbs 31; Titus 2
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| MrsRooster |
Posted - Mar 24 2010 : 12:30:46 PM
I use Zote bar like a stain remover. It is 80 cents at Big Lots. It has a lemon smell.
My bed quilt had blood on it and it came out without a stain using the Zote. I saw on someones blog that they use it for making their laundry soap.
I hope this helps.
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| phonelady |
Posted - Mar 24 2010 : 11:10:13 AM
I use Castile bar soap in my dry laundry soap.
It has worked great so far.
Carla
"You shot it Tarzan-
You eat it."
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| chaddsgirl |
Posted - Mar 24 2010 : 10:52:02 AM
Trish, I use Zote in my dry laundry detergent and I only use 1/4 or less with a large load of laundry. I have not had any problems with the soap not dissolving and I wash pretty much everything in cold water.
A person is a success if they get up in the morning and get to bed at night and in between does what they want to do. Bob Dylan
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