washing soda

**missymomof3** · 02-02-2006, 10:29 AM

Is the sodium carbonate for raising pool PH the same as the sodium carbonate in washing soda? I read the label and it was talking about how caustic it is so I wanted to make sure.

**PrairieRose** · 02-02-2006, 11:25 AM

I have no idea....sorry.

**missymomof3** · 02-02-2006, 11:30 AM

That's ok :-)

**QuilterMom** · 02-02-2006, 12:10 PM

I don't know either. Are you having trouble locating washing soda where you live?

**missymomof3** · 02-02-2006, 01:44 PM

Oh my goodness yes! I looked into buying it online and the shipping charges are ridiculous.

**QuilterMom** · 02-02-2006, 01:47 PM

http://www.thefrugalshopper.com/articles/FAQs.shtml

Have you checked to see if one of your local stores will order it for you? The above link gives the UPC#.

**missymomof3** · 02-03-2006, 08:14 AM

Thanks!

**missymomof3** · 02-04-2006, 01:26 PM

Ok, I am still not having any luck. Does anyone know if there is a difference between sodium carbonates? The one I looked at for pool PH was sodium carbonate and I think washing powder is also. What would be the difference?

**QuilterMom** · 02-04-2006, 05:54 PM

Here's one that calls for just baking soda instead of washing soda (haven't tried this one out myself).

http://www.naturalhomemagazine.com/b...ndryrecipe.asp

Simple Washing Powder

16 cups baking soda
12 cups borax
8 cups grated castile or glycerin soap flakes*
3 tablespoons lavender, lemon, or grapefruit essential oil
Combine baking soda, borax, and soap flakes, add essential oil, and mix with a wire whisk. Use 1/8 cup of powder per load. This recipe makes enough powder to last a family of four one year.

*Source: Sunfeather Natural Soap Company, (315) 265-3648, www.sunsoap.com, or you can buy bars of castile soap (e.g. Dr. Bronner's) and grate with a kitchen grater.