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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 20 2009 : 2:58:42 PM
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I'm planning to makes some now
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!! |
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homemom
True Blue Farmgirl
1593 Posts
Ruth
Warwick
RI
USA
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Catopia
Farmgirl in Training
17 Posts
Erin
Richland
WA
USA
17 Posts |
Posted - Feb 15 2009 : 09:41:38 AM
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Hi Girls!
I haven't a clue what "washing soap" is and where to get it. Can someone help?
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Suzan
True Blue Farmgirl
659 Posts
suzanne
duncannon
pa
USA
659 Posts |
Posted - Feb 15 2009 : 11:37:03 AM
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| Arm and Hammer Washing Soda, don't substitute baking soda. My local mom and pop grocery store sells it, but I know some of the girls have trouble finding it. It is right by the Borax in the laundry soaps section. I think Alee posted that you can get it at soapsgonebuy.com also (if I have that name right...). |
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Maryjane Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
2195 Posts
Maryjane
CA
USA
2195 Posts |
Posted - Feb 15 2009 : 11:51:24 AM
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I made a batch and posted it on my blog! I will never go back to store bought! I am hooked forever!!!! xox
Hugs,
Maryjane Lee
Farmgirl #44
Sisters on the Fly #595
http://thebeehivecottage.blogspot.com/
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Sandra K. Licher
True Blue Farmgirl
1106 Posts
Sandra
Horseshoe Bend
Arkansas
1106 Posts |
Posted - Feb 15 2009 : 11:53:50 AM
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I just ordered my supplies for making the detergent and got them from www.soapsgonebuy.com
The only problem is the shipping was more than the items cost but there was a discont code on the front page of the site for the Fels Naptha so that saved a little. I won't order again as now when I go to the "big city" I will buy supplies there or have my daughter get them and bring them down when she comes in the Spring. I am also going to ask my local grocer if he could order me a case of each. I can't wait to try this! How long do I have to let the Fels bars dry out? Thanks for your info gals!
Sam in AR..... "It's a great life if you don't weaken!"
Farmgirl Sister #226
www.farmgirlsam.blogspot.com |
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Suzan
True Blue Farmgirl
659 Posts
suzanne
duncannon
pa
USA
659 Posts |
Posted - Feb 15 2009 : 12:10:40 PM
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| Sam, I don't let it dry out, I just grate it. It's pretty hard when you get it... |
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K-Falls Farmgirl
Chapter Leader
2096 Posts
Cheryl
Klamath Falls
Oregon
USA
2096 Posts |
Posted - Feb 15 2009 : 12:26:47 PM
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This Homemade laundry soap is Fabulous, I have learned so many great things from my farmgirl sisters. Especially cost saving tips, chicken advice,great farmgirl swaps,sewing ideas,and organic recipes including the Sourdough Bread recipe. I cannot wait for the Next Biggie...I think I read that MJ has some wonderful surpise coming in the next issue of the magazine.. I don't know what I did before joining this awesome sisterhood.
Cheryl
Farmgirl #309
Almost daily posts at:
http://www.k-fallsfarmgirl.blogspot.com/
Come visit the barn at http://barndoorcreations.blogspot.com/
Every time I hear the dirty word 'exercise',
I wash my mouth out with chocolate.
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Maryjane Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
2195 Posts
Maryjane
CA
USA
2195 Posts |
Posted - Feb 15 2009 : 12:30:59 PM
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I use my KitchenAid grater attachment to grate my soap. Makes it so much easier! I put a pic on my blog doing it. I agree iwth you Cheryl! I love my farmgirl sisters!
Hugs,
Maryjane Lee
Farmgirl #44
Sisters on the Fly #595
http://thebeehivecottage.blogspot.com/
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urban farm girl
True Blue Farmgirl
80 Posts
Melissa
Posen
IL
USA
80 Posts |
Posted - Feb 15 2009 : 1:13:38 PM
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| Hey my farm girl sisters can any one tell me how many cups of one bar of fels naptha makes. |
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Suzan
True Blue Farmgirl
659 Posts
suzanne
duncannon
pa
USA
659 Posts |
Posted - Feb 16 2009 : 06:04:31 AM
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| approx 1 cup. |
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Sandra K. Licher
True Blue Farmgirl
1106 Posts
Sandra
Horseshoe Bend
Arkansas
1106 Posts |
Posted - Feb 16 2009 : 08:18:17 AM
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I have a Kitchen grater that was my Mom's that I have never used and there are no directions with it so I may have to email you for help Mary Jane if I can't figure it out! LOL! www.soapsgonebuy.com does sell the Fels Naptha already grated though if some of you gals don't want to grate it yourself.
I'm doing the sourdough starter also and MJ was on that post and hinted that there is some soft cheesemaking coming up in the next issue of the magazine! Whoa Nellie....I hope I can keep up! I'm like you Cheryl....I am LOVING it all!
Sam in AR..... "It's a great life if you don't weaken!"
Farmgirl Sister #226
www.farmgirlsam.blogspot.com |
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urban farm girl
True Blue Farmgirl
80 Posts
Melissa
Posen
IL
USA
80 Posts |
Posted - Feb 16 2009 : 1:59:52 PM
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| Thanks Suzanne...appreciate it! |
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Maryjane Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
2195 Posts
Maryjane
CA
USA
2195 Posts |
Posted - Feb 22 2009 : 11:55:31 AM
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I am LOVING my laundry detergent I made a couple weeks ago! I get so exciting each time I add the detergent to the washer thinking, I made it! WooHoo!
Hugs,
Maryjane Lee
Farmgirl #44
Sisters on the Fly #595
http://thebeehivecottage.blogspot.com/
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gspringman
True Blue Farmgirl
387 Posts
Gail
Bonanza
Oregon
USA
387 Posts |
Posted - Mar 03 2009 : 10:04:56 AM
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I just made my first batch of laundry detergent! It smells so good. Can't wait to see how it comes out. Yippee! I'm saving more money and helping our planet. Go farmgirls..keep on spreading all this good info. I have so much to learn. LOL
Gail
Farmgirl #486
mbr. Charming Chicks
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Maryjane Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
2195 Posts
Maryjane
CA
USA
2195 Posts |
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KayB
True Blue Farmgirl
540 Posts
Kay
Del City
Oklahoma
USA
540 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2009 : 2:40:49 PM
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Can I get a good recipe for laundry soap, please? I am very new at this and I have a horrible case of eczema and allergies and am tired of paying too much for soap I can use. I am also looking for something as I plan to run the hose from my washer out to my veggie garden to help with watering. I also have a high efficiency washer/dryer. Will that make a difference? I would really love a good recipe and all the help I can get.
Life's a dance you learn as you go |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22937 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22937 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2009 : 3:07:03 PM
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Hi Kay!
Use equal amounts of Washing Soda, Baking Soda, Borax and soap. Use between 2 table spoons and a quarter cup. This is find for High Efficency washers. It is also recommended to put about a quarter cup of vinegar in the rinse cycle. This cuts any soap residue in clothes and washer. By the time the clothes are dry, there is no vinegar smell left. If you do smell vinegar after they are dry, just reduce the amount of vinegar in the rinse cycle.
Welcome to the forum!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our blog: www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
Put your pin on the farmgirl map! www.farmgirlmap.blogspot.com |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22937 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22937 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2009 : 3:08:06 PM
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PS You can use any soap but most people use Fels Naptha soap, Zote, or Castile Soap. I also just made a batch of special homemade laundry soap that is designed to work with this recipe.
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our blog: www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
Put your pin on the farmgirl map! www.farmgirlmap.blogspot.com |
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vintagediva1
True Blue Farmgirl
1251 Posts
Michele
Brighton
Michigan
USA
1251 Posts |
Posted - Mar 08 2009 : 08:53:09 AM
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My husband swore by Kirk's or any castile soap for poison ivy. Just wet the bar and rub on the itchy patches and let dry. Just don't use the soap or anything else unless you cut off the poison ivy part
Michele
www.2vintagedivas.etsy.com
Love that good ole vintage junk |
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KayB
True Blue Farmgirl
540 Posts
Kay
Del City
Oklahoma
USA
540 Posts |
Posted - Mar 23 2009 : 2:54:53 PM
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I finally found some Kirk's castille soap, so I will be making a batch of soap this week. Didn't know about the poison ivy and I am so glad to hear about that. I got a nasty case last summer because I don't have to touch it to get it and I was covered. I was in an urgent care clinic twice with no help and I really hate taking those steroids. Of all people, my gynecologist got it cleared up. My late mother-in-law used to tell me to put bleach in the kids' bath water, but I can't do that because my skin is so dry and if I'm having the wonderful eczema outbreak, that sets me on fire.
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Maryjane Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
2195 Posts
Maryjane
CA
USA
2195 Posts |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22937 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22937 Posts |
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Maryjane Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
2195 Posts
Maryjane
CA
USA
2195 Posts |
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kelandry
Farmgirl at Heart
2 Posts
Tiffany
Tucson
AZ
2 Posts |
Posted - Apr 08 2009 : 5:13:31 PM
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| I work at a hospital and my scrubs need to be really clean! I found the recipie for homeade laundry soap after watching the Duggar family make theirs. It works great! I use Zote soap because it is easy to find out here (Southwest). I also had to go to the Hispanic food store to find Washing soda as no where else had it. My scrubs are so clean and are free from all the artificial dyes and perfumes that can bother the sick children. Hooray! |
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Homemade Laundry Detergent
