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Cleaning Up:  Laundry Soap - what we all knew  |
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Bevb
True Blue Farmgirl
81 Posts
Bev
Moscow
ID
USA
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 Posted - Aug 25 2011 : 4:16:01 PM
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Saw this in the news:
http://www.nwcn.com/news/UW-study-scented-laundry-detergents-emit-toxic-chemicals-128362928.html
So a study has determined that scented laundry detergent emits toxic chemicals. Really! Like we all didn't already know that.
Do you all know the "thrift store smell"? Walk into any Goodwill, or other thrift store, and they all smell the same. Other than dust, it's the smell of chemicals in all the clothing that has been donated. Laundry detergent, softener, you name it.
Here's to making our own!!!
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Aug 25 2011 : 5:24:05 PM
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So True Bev!!
I just read this at work and thought "Farmgirls rule! We are on the cutting edge! And have been for years!" I am so glad my clothes don't smell like that. They smell like fabric and sunshine!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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violetrose
True Blue Farmgirl
960 Posts
Ruth
Epworth
GA
USA
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Posted - Aug 25 2011 : 6:08:02 PM
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love my homemade laundry detergent and white vinegar fabric softner - wish I had found it years ago! I'm a total convert
Thanks for sharing!
Hugs, Ruth
Farmgirl Sister # 1738
God loves each one of us as if there were only one of us!
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Rosemary
True Blue Farmgirl
1825 Posts
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Aug 25 2011 : 8:46:29 PM
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Back in the 60s, there were certain clothing stores I couldn't go into because of the overwhelming presence of something like formaldehyde in the air, from all the polyester. The clothes were cheap, and made of the worst fabrics! I saved my money and spent more on good stuff (natural fibers) at better stores, and didn't have to wear a mask when I went to them! :) Still doin' that, even though I have to wait for sales, and I stretch a garment for years until it almost literally falls apart. But the good stuff doesn't fall apart easily, if you take care of it.
I'm really horrified that people still use such harsh chemicals on things that touch them, or that infuse their home environment with toxins. I can't bear to go into a house that has that air freshener junk going on in it. First, it makes me sneeze and my eyes water. Second, it makes me wonder what they're trying to cover up! :O |
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Rosemary
True Blue Farmgirl
1825 Posts
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Aug 25 2011 : 8:51:00 PM
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Back in the 60s, there were certain clothing stores I couldn't go into because of the overwhelming presence of something like formaldehyde in the air, from all the polyester. The clothes were cheap, and made of the worst fabrics! I saved my money and spent more on good stuff (natural fibers) at better stores, and didn't have to wear a mask when I went to them! :) Still doin' that, even though I have to wait for sales, and I stretch a garment for years until it almost literally falls apart. But the good stuff doesn't fall apart easily, if you take care of it.
I'm really horrified that people still use such harsh chemicals on things that touch them, or that infuse their home environment with toxins. I can't bear to go into a house that has that air freshener junk going on in it. First, it makes me sneeze and my eyes water. Second, it makes me wonder what they're trying to cover up! :O |
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phonelady
True Blue Farmgirl
323 Posts
Carla
Loveland
Colorado
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Posted - Aug 29 2011 : 2:08:04 PM
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I can't stand fabric softeners and all that.
Plus, you can smell someone that washes with Tide from a mile away.
When I was a truck driver I used to have to go pick up at Lever Brothers [They make Lever200 and all those other soaps]. AAgh!
I couldn't breath in that place. As soon as I exchanged paperwork I was out of that warehouse [luckily they had to load, not me].
STINK for miles!
I make my own laundry soap and maybe put a shot of vinegar for rinse sometimes.
Carla
It's not just life-
It's an adventure!
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walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
1675 Posts
Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
1675 Posts |
Posted - Sep 01 2011 : 5:51:41 PM
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Awesome article. Thank you for sharing!
Farmgirl #2879 :)
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
www.cattleandcupcakes.blogspot.com
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fiddlegirl89
True Blue Farmgirl
232 Posts
Kayla
Dunnville
KY
USA
232 Posts |
Posted - Sep 01 2011 : 6:17:56 PM
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My mom and I were just talking about the lingering smell of detergent and fabric softener. We babysit some, and there were a couple kids who needed us to wash their clothes while we had them, and the clothes (and our's, if we washed clothes together) still smelled so loud after washing. I can't hardly breathe in the laudry aisle at the store, and I can't imagine being so used to it that you don't notice it!
http://www.custerfamilyfarm.com
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
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Posted - Sep 01 2011 : 6:32:38 PM
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Kayla!
I am the same way! I gag down that aisle. & if I buy anything in the dollar store, it all has that smell too, even the bags, probably from the smaller store size & all of the icky products in there. |
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fiddlegirl89
True Blue Farmgirl
232 Posts
Kayla
Dunnville
KY
USA
232 Posts |
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CMac
True Blue Farmgirl
1074 Posts
Connie
Ashland City
TN
USA
1074 Posts |
Posted - Sep 01 2011 : 6:44:59 PM
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My granddaughter came home from daycare the other day reeking of laundry product. She had spilled paint on her shirt and they put her in a daycare shirt. The smell was so strong I had to roll the car window down. You are right Kayla, it still smelled even after I washed it. That can't be good for you!
Connie
"I have three chairs in my house: one for solitude, two for friendship, three for company."
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luckilady
True Blue Farmgirl
113 Posts
Jennifer
Loxahatchee
Fl
USA
113 Posts |
Posted - Sep 02 2011 : 06:59:25 AM
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Hmmm...after reading these posts I am switching to vinegar for softener and rinse. What do you all use for a natural laundry detergent? I buy no fragrance, but can't find anything all natural for a detergent near me. Any help would be so appreciated. We live pretty green, but I keep trying to improve.
~Jennifer
Life is 10% of what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it. ~ John Maxwell
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fiddlegirl89
True Blue Farmgirl
232 Posts
Kayla
Dunnville
KY
USA
232 Posts |
Posted - Sep 02 2011 : 1:33:37 PM
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We make our own...2 cups of grated soap, 1/2 cup washing soda, 1/2 cup of baking soda, as well as a little orange essential oil. We melt the soap in water, let it cool, add the sodas, and fill up a 2 gallon bucket with that and water. And add a splash of orange oil.
http://www.custerfamilyfarm.com
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Bevb
True Blue Farmgirl
81 Posts
Bev
Moscow
ID
USA
81 Posts |
Posted - Sep 02 2011 : 6:54:01 PM
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| My recipe is basically the same - but I use lavender essential oil. Smells like laundry to me! :) |
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luckilady
True Blue Farmgirl
113 Posts
Jennifer
Loxahatchee
Fl
USA
113 Posts |
Posted - Sep 02 2011 : 7:06:34 PM
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Thanks Kayla and Bev! I am going to mix up my batch over the long weekend and make a go of it. Actually pretty excited to do laundry and hang out to dry :)
~Jennifer
Life is 10% of what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it. ~ John Maxwell
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fiddlegirl89
True Blue Farmgirl
232 Posts
Kayla
Dunnville
KY
USA
232 Posts |
Posted - Sep 02 2011 : 9:47:03 PM
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Yeah, any essential oil works. We've just got a few sweaty boys and something's gotta cut that! It's hard to get their clothes smelling fresh, at least! And I personally don't care for lavendar...I think it's one of those love/hate things, and I'm one of the few who can't stand it! I hide whenever my mom makes something with the lavendar! That's her #1 selling soap, though....I guess I'm weird!
http://www.custerfamilyfarm.com
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WoodstreamDreambyNicole
True Blue Farmgirl
177 Posts
Nicole
Marlton
NJ
USA
177 Posts |
Posted - Sep 03 2011 : 3:46:31 PM
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I use Charlie's Soap and I love it. I know that there are other natural laundry soaps - Soap Nuts - and others. I don't use any fabric softener - the clothes smell clean and are soft... there is static in the winter, but it is what it is. There are certain things we live with in this world!
Nicole
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Roseann
Farmgirl in Training
17 Posts
Roseann
Pittsgrove
NJ
USA
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Posted - Sep 12 2011 : 5:16:04 PM
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This is on my list to do along with a million other things! I have all my powders & sodas..and I ton of handmade soap(cause I make that already) plus a million different types of essential oils.... I save the scraps of soap from the shower....let them dry out for a few weeks by throwing them in a basket and just tossing them over every other day or so. Pretty soon my cheese grater will not be just for cheese anymore!...LOL Actually I just bought a micro-planner that may work even better because it will grate the soap into finer particles!
- Roseann
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fiddlegirl89
True Blue Farmgirl
232 Posts
Kayla
Dunnville
KY
USA
232 Posts |
Posted - Sep 13 2011 : 08:13:59 AM
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I grate our soap in the food processor and that works really well. Of course, last time I did it, I grated a whole box full! My mom makes soap, so we use the ones that don't turn out pretty, or older recipes that aren't as great as the new ones! I started out doing it with the cheese grater, but with that amount, I'd be grating all day long!
http://www.custerfamilyfarm.com
My blog: www.crazykcreates.blogspot.com |
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SusanScarlet
True Blue Farmgirl
317 Posts
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Posted - Sep 13 2011 : 09:42:20 AM
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| I use my food process also but be sure you clean it REALLY well. Fels naptha soap does not taste good! |
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Laundry Soap - what we all knew
