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Cleaning Up:  Disappearing laundry powder??  |
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doglady
True Blue Farmgirl
435 Posts
Tina
Howard
Ohio
USA
435 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 26 2009 : 2:40:52 PM
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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
You can tell your dog all of your secrets and they'll never say a word!
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Suzan
True Blue Farmgirl
659 Posts
suzanne
duncannon
pa
USA
659 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2009 : 3:14:19 PM
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| Tina, just be careful of your arm when grating the soap for the homemade. |
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl
2817 Posts
Heather
Haysville
Kansas
USA
2817 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2009 : 7:59:13 PM
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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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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4737 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Jan 27 2009 : 06:53:47 AM
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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 |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
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Posted - Jan 27 2009 : 06:59:22 AM
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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!
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
4687 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2009 : 07:13:52 AM
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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
Yee-Haw, I am a cowgirl!!!
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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doglady
True Blue Farmgirl
435 Posts
Tina
Howard
Ohio
USA
435 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2009 : 07:56:17 AM
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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!
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MarySueK
True Blue Farmgirl
96 Posts
Susan
Richland
WA
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Posted - Jan 27 2009 : 10:05:08 AM
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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 |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
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prairielandherbs
True Blue Farmgirl
690 Posts
Maggie
Iowa
USA
690 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2009 : 2:08:49 PM
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| 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. :) |
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2875 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
2875 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2009 : 2:30:12 PM
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| I use a rotary parmesan grater like the ones used in restaurants. |
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doglady
True Blue Farmgirl
435 Posts
Tina
Howard
Ohio
USA
435 Posts |
Posted - Jan 28 2009 : 6:55:58 PM
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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!
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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rabbithorns
True Blue Farmgirl
544 Posts
Allison
Fort Scott
KS
USA
544 Posts |
Posted - Jan 29 2009 : 10:41:58 AM
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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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cheryl sisk
Farmgirl in Training
18 Posts
cheryl
darien
wi
USA
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Posted - Feb 02 2009 : 11:35:42 AM
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| 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 |
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Jana
True Blue Farmgirl
482 Posts
Jana
Eau Claire
Wisconsin
USA
482 Posts |
Posted - Feb 03 2009 : 2:39:43 PM
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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.
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Maryjane Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
2195 Posts
Maryjane
CA
USA
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doglady
True Blue Farmgirl
435 Posts
Tina
Howard
Ohio
USA
435 Posts |
Posted - Mar 27 2009 : 8:20:37 PM
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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
You can tell your dog all of your secrets and they'll never say a word!
www.kennelcreations.com |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
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Posted - Mar 28 2009 : 08:52:12 AM
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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
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Merry
True Blue Farmgirl
765 Posts
Merry
Ankeny
Iowa
USA
765 Posts |
Posted - Mar 29 2009 : 12:14:56 AM
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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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pamcook
True Blue Farmgirl
228 Posts
Pam
Chapel Hill
NC
USA
228 Posts |
Posted - Mar 29 2009 : 09:42:42 AM
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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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