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Bevb
True Blue Farmgirl
81 Posts
Bev
Moscow
ID
USA
81 Posts |
 Posted - Nov 09 2011 : 06:04:03 AM
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I am the manager of a local food pantry. After several people mentioned that laundry soap was a budget buster for them, I finally realized that I needed to share the knowledge of making our own.
I printed out a recipe for liquid laundry detergent, and inserted images for all the ingredients. (thank you, Google images)
After purchasing the ingredients (several sets) I set up a table in the food pantry, and passed them out with the recipe. It was a huge hit. 
We're going to keep these ingredients stocked, and keep the recipe on hand at the pantry. I can't believe I haven't done this sooner!!!! |
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acairnsmom
True Blue Farmgirl
1319 Posts
audrey
cheyenne
wy
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Posted - Nov 09 2011 : 09:52:48 AM
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Brilliant! I especially like that you are going to stock the ingredients. Where we are I have to hunt for the ingredients. Since time is in short supply I wind up buying a box of soap and it turns into a vicious cycle. I haven't made my own in years since I keep forgetting to buy the ingredients when I'm at the right store!
Hey I just realized we are nearing New Year's Resolutions, think I have my first one already picked out!
Audrey
Good boy Hobbs! I love and miss you. |
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queenmushroom
True Blue Farmgirl
985 Posts
Lorena
Centerville
Me
USA
985 Posts |
Posted - Nov 10 2011 : 09:32:45 AM
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ok...I haven't read the homemade laundry soap recipe, but how does it work with and HE (high efficiency) washer that uses less laundry soap than regular machines? How does vinegar as fabric softener work in one of these machines? Has anyone tried yet??
Patience is worth a bushel of brains...from a chinese fortune cookie |
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ClaireSky
True Blue Farmgirl
1792 Posts
Julie
Arcadia
WI
USA
1792 Posts |
Posted - Nov 10 2011 : 11:22:16 AM
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Hi Bev, I usually make dry laundry soap. Is it possible to get your recipe for the liquid kind? Thanks!
Julie
Farmgirl Sister #399
Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. |
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Bevb
True Blue Farmgirl
81 Posts
Bev
Moscow
ID
USA
81 Posts |
Posted - Nov 10 2011 : 12:26:23 PM
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I have a HE machine - and I only use 1/4 cup of detergent. I put the vinegar right in the softener dispenser. Works great.
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foreverbooks
True Blue Farmgirl
514 Posts
Carole
Tombstone
AZ
USA
514 Posts |
Posted - Nov 10 2011 : 12:30:15 PM
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How much vinegar are you using?
Carole
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SRhea
Farmgirl in Training
42 Posts
Sue
San Angelo
TX
USA
42 Posts |
Posted - Nov 10 2011 : 12:31:36 PM
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Ok, I make my own liquid laundry soap and I got the recipe off of tipnut.com, but I've never used vinegar for softener. Do you use white vinegar, or does it matter? |
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ClaireSky
True Blue Farmgirl
1792 Posts
Julie
Arcadia
WI
USA
1792 Posts |
Posted - Nov 13 2011 : 04:22:51 AM
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Thanks Sue! I forgot about www.tipnut.com . Heading there right now to add that recipe to my file.
Julie
Farmgirl Sister #399
Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. |
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SusanScarlet
True Blue Farmgirl
317 Posts
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Posted - Nov 13 2011 : 12:26:32 PM
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| I have an HE machine and I make dry detergent. I use one tablespoon for a regular load and two tablespoons if they are particularly icky. I fill the fabric softener dispenser with white vinegar. I've been doing this about 3 years now with no trouble. I also have never had that smelly problem that many people have with their front loaders. |
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Bevb
True Blue Farmgirl
81 Posts
Bev
Moscow
ID
USA
81 Posts |
Posted - Nov 13 2011 : 3:06:35 PM
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| Ditto Susan. I just fill the dispenser with white vinegar. Between the vinegar and keeping the door open between loads, and I don't have the musty smell, either. |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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queenmushroom
True Blue Farmgirl
985 Posts
Lorena
Centerville
Me
USA
985 Posts |
Posted - Nov 17 2011 : 05:22:01 AM
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Thanx. Maybe when I get daring enough to try homemade laundry soap, I will.
Patience is worth a bushel of brains...from a chinese fortune cookie |
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