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debinmtns
True Blue Farmgirl
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Debi
Hope
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 Posted - Dec 14 2007 : 06:37:02 AM
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My first time of making laundry soap last night and I am trying it today. I also grated lots of different soaps to try several some dry some liquid. I will let you know which recipe I like best. Is there anyone out there that has a favorite and willing to share.
debinmtns farmgirl #63
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
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Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Dec 14 2007 : 11:26:08 AM
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I use Castille Soap, washing soda, and Borax to make my laundry soap. I'm very happy and impressed with the results. I'm actually mixing up a batch right now. I've been making my own laundry soap since August. Have fun experimenting to get the mix the way you like it.
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debinmtns
True Blue Farmgirl
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Debi
Hope
Idaho
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Posted - Dec 14 2007 : 12:30:35 PM
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I did the feis-Nathpa soap, washing soda, borax and surprise how it smells like the outdoors. I have only wash one load, we will see. I have going to make liquid next batch.
debinmtns farmgirl #63
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Patty MorningRamble
True Blue Farmgirl
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Patty
Keene
TX
USA
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Posted - Dec 14 2007 : 3:01:35 PM
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Hi, I have made my own laundry soap for about 18 years but make a nice simply lye soap for it. Usually I scent it with lemon or peppermint and after a month of having it set, I then grate it. I don't add anything to it now, but when my boys were little I added borax for the added cleaning power.
I am new here but decided to just jump in.
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debinmtns
True Blue Farmgirl
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Debi
Hope
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Dec 15 2007 : 11:10:45 AM
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Glad you did jumped right it. This is a very friendly place, and your welcome to jump in anywhere. You will find most friendly and willing to help. Make yourself at home. We are a loving, beautifully community of women. I rally think you will feel at and fit right in.
debinmtns farmgirl #63
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DaisyFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
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Diane
Victoria
BC
Canada
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Posted - Dec 15 2007 : 11:30:58 AM
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I would love to have a detailed recipe for making one's own laundry soap, ie. quantities. Anyone willing to share?
Di
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debinmtns
True Blue Farmgirl
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Debi
Hope
Idaho
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Posted - Dec 17 2007 : 06:17:10 AM
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I just made mine and strted trying it. you might want to wait and see if it does the trick. Patty in Texas as seem come across a good one, she been using since August. I will ask her.
debinmtns farmgirl #63
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
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Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
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Posted - Dec 17 2007 : 06:43:53 AM
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I use the equal measurements (such as a cup each) of Borax, Washing Soda, and Castille Soap. I grate the soap with my Parmesan cheese grater, then I let it dry for a day or two, then mix in the other two ingredients. That's all there is too it. Have fun experimenting with different recipes.
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Dec 17 2007 : 07:47:40 AM
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I put in a box of borax, a box of Washing Soda, 2lbs of baking soda and then I either grate a few bars of my homemade soap, use 3 bars of Fels Naptha soap, or recently I just tried the Boraxo Powdered Hand Soap (yup...I was being lazy) and I really like it.
I just use one tablespoon of my mixture per load, sometimes more if it is a dirty diaper load.
Alee
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Edited by - Alee on Dec 17 2007 07:48:25 AM |
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
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Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
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Posted - Dec 17 2007 : 12:42:11 PM
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Hi, Alee! Where do you find the washing soda? One of our markets here used to carry it, and now I can't find it anywhere. Any hints from you gals who get it???
XOXO, Libbie
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
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Posted - Dec 17 2007 : 1:21:49 PM
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All the grocery stores in this area carry it. You could probably ask them to order it for you, or check at the big box stores. Suprisingly enough they usually have it too! Also the hardware stores that are more that hardware stores (like Mom and Pop stores) sometimes have it too.
Alee
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Libbie
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Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
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Posted - Dec 17 2007 : 1:58:48 PM
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I'll have to check the dreaded WM. I'll bet they will have it. Thanks, Alee!
XOXO, Libbie
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
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Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
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Posted - Dec 17 2007 : 2:12:55 PM
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I buy my washing soda at Jewel Grocery Store. Try looking in any large grocery chains detergent section for it. Good luck!
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MsCwick
True Blue Farmgirl
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Cristine
Farmville
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Dec 17 2007 : 4:36:39 PM
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
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Posted - Dec 17 2007 : 5:29:34 PM
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Cristine-
Each Wal-Mart orders differently, the managers of each section get to pick within parameters what they carry. Ours here has the washing soda, though for personal reasons I no longer shop there.
Alee
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debinmtns
True Blue Farmgirl
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Debi
Hope
Idaho
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Posted - Dec 18 2007 : 5:39:47 PM
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My walmart did not have washing soda but Yokes did. I think each store different. Keep looking. You will find it.
And Thanks everyone for sharing. This is great!
debinmtns farmgirl #63
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GaiasRose
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Tasha-Rose
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debinmtns
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Debi
Hope
Idaho
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Posted - Dec 20 2007 : 06:30:40 AM
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It's good to know that. thank you for your 2 cents..
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wooliespinner
True Blue Farmgirl
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Linda
Manchester
Ohio
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Posted - Dec 21 2007 : 11:50:38 AM
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Hi I have a question about the homemade laundry soap. I usually do large loads of laundry and wondered how much of the poweder do you use?? I found the washing soda, borax, and I bought livestock baking soda in a 50 lb bag. I bought the fels napa before I seen the post that it was caustic. By the way kroger in my area carries all the stuff needed to make the laundry soap. Could I use my own homemade castile/tallow/herbal goat milk soap?? Would this be to oily ?? Anyway do I made this laundry poweder equal parts of everything and how fine does the bar soap needed to be grated ? I have already grated the soap but it seems kind of large. I used the one for cheese. The really fine one wasn't really grating it. Anyway I would really apreciate any help. I have been trying to go green on many things but can't afford to buy them all. I bought some of shakleys things but need to make more of it on my own. The basic H is great though. I will definely keep buying that. It works on all kinds of things. Anyway love reading all the imput. You ladies sure have allot of good info to share. Thanks !!
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Patty MorningRamble
True Blue Farmgirl
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Patty
Keene
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Posted - Dec 21 2007 : 12:16:29 PM
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I use my own homemade soap for laundry soap, but I don't use my goat milk soap, just a simple lye soap recipe. Make sure its cured good and it works great. We have been using it for nearly 20 years. Even got my boys clothes clean when they were little !
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debinmtns
True Blue Farmgirl
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Debi
Hope
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Posted - Dec 21 2007 : 8:44:25 PM
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Wooliespinner my recipe calls for 2 Tablespoons, but if its really dirty I use 3 to 4 and do an extra rinse.
Patty would you please send me your recipe, please. do a PM (Click on my name) if you don't want to post it.
debinmtns farmgirl #63
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wooliespinner
True Blue Farmgirl
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Linda
Manchester
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Posted - Dec 22 2007 : 05:34:25 AM
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Thank you both Morning Ramble and Debinmtns,
I think the recipe calls for equal amounts of borax,washing soda, baking soda and grated soap. The grated soap I am not sure on. You ladies were talking about liquid soap. Do you just add water to make it ?? Sorry I know I have come in on this chat at the end but am so very intersted in switching over to homemade. Thanks a bunch.
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HFox
Farmgirl in Training
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Laura
Parkesburg
PA
USA
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Posted - Dec 22 2007 : 06:49:21 AM
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Just a "newbie" question..
I'd love to make my own laundry soap but am wondering how making it lines up cost-wise with purchasing it. Also how is it's cleaning power? With 4 little ones, I've got a lot of grime.... |
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wooliespinner
True Blue Farmgirl
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Linda
Manchester
Ohio
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Posted - Dec 22 2007 : 07:20:24 AM
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By the way, if anyone who has the recipe and wants to send it directly to me that would be great also. Either way posting it here or sending it to me would be great !! I know HFox cost is definately an issue. I bought shakly laundry powder and its right up there with tide on price. Its pretty high. I am hoping this is more cost effective.
take care everyone.
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
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Posted - Dec 22 2007 : 07:33:30 AM
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It is so much cheaper than buying the store bought stuff. And I think it works just as well as the store boughten. For a big batch I put in 1 box borax (2.00) 1 Box washing soda (3.00) 2lbs of baking soda (1.00) and a cannister of Boraxo hand soap or 3 of my homade soaps (1.50) so for a total cost of $7.50 I can fill a 2-3 gallon bucket full (I reusue one of those "Sun" laundry detergent buckets) And I use the same laundry detergent batch for 2-4 months depending on load amounts. I only use a tablespoon per load sometimes more if it is really grimey.
If I have ultra stained clothes (like husbands under arm areas on white shirts) I put all my unusable bits of hand soap in a bucket and fill with water. It makes a gelled slurry. I soak the really stained bits in there over night and then wash in the morning. It is amazing how clean it can get most things!
As far as the homemade laundry detergent- I think it does a great job. My clothes don't feel as thick with residue as they used to with commercial laundry detergent and I don't have to seperate my baby's clothes from the rest of the families. I don't have to use Dreft or other baby detergent because the homemade doesn't leave residue behind.
I guess you could always make a batch and try it (since it's relatively cheap) and if you didn't like it you could always go back to the store boughten stuff.
Alee
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HFox
Farmgirl in Training
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Laura
Parkesburg
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USA
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Posted - Dec 22 2007 : 07:48:02 AM
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Good information, Alee. I'm almost out of our yicky store bought stuff I think I'll whip a bacth up using your recipe.
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Cleaning Up: Made my 1st Laundry soap |
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Made my 1st Laundry soap
