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04-02-2009, 11:52 PM #16
I've been using the homemade laundry soap for a while, now. It does clean better and the clothes smell better, too. It's easy to make but it can be messy, if you're like me. I'm going to hang some clothes out this year to see the difference with the outdoor smell.
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04-03-2009, 07:53 AM #17
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04-03-2009, 08:02 AM #18
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04-03-2009, 11:07 AM #19
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04-03-2009, 09:22 PM #20
I'm sorry Michelle and checkerkitty I don't know myself. Hopefully someone else will come along that knows.
I love line drying my sheets, quilts, comforters. It just smells so good. I don't line dry every day laundry though because of my health issues its to difficult for me to bring the clothing in and out. When I do the sheets and things my kids help. They are not here enough to help with everyday laundry.
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04-04-2009, 02:28 PM #21
Ditto with the HE washer. My Duet calls for an ounce per load. I don't know how that translates into hm detergents. I do know that if I damage it due to not using the recommended detergents I negate the manufacturers warranty. If it were not for that, I'd be busy on making my own already.
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04-04-2009, 03:24 PM #22
Yall just reminded me that I started a batch yesterday morning, but didn't ever finish it. Work got in the way..and Now I have NO IDEA where the bucket is..
Everything that was in the laundry room in in my kitchen, dining room, carport..we are having to replace the floor because of a leaking washer.
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04-04-2009, 03:44 PM #23
http://www.duggarfamily.com/recipes.html
above is a link that has the front loader recipe
I make mine using 1/3 bar grated Fels Naptha Soap, 1/3 cup Washing Soda and 1/3 cup borax powder; someone on this site had posted this recipe awhile back. boil above with 6 cups of water for 5 mins., put in bucket and add hot water and stir. I use a lot of the detergent (like 2 cups) and I shake it up in a used jam jar so there are no clumps. (it gels). I use a lot b.c. my husband is a car detailer and his clothes get really dirty. Also I turn the washer off for a couple hours to let them sit in the washer after spinning for a bit so they will get extra clean. I am not sure if this is necessary but I'm just starting to use the homemade stuff so I'm still experimenting with it.
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04-05-2009, 12:50 PM #24
Can any this homemade soaps be use in cold water.
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04-05-2009, 01:25 PM #25
Thanks for the success story, I have started to collect ingredients and am just waiting to use up my store bought laundry detergent before trying out the HM.
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04-05-2009, 02:35 PM #26
you can use cold water but make sure you shake it up if you are using liquid soap because it clumps up
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04-05-2009, 03:52 PM #27
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04-06-2009, 06:07 PM #28
Hmmm how interesting never thought about making my own homemade laundry detergent. Sounds really interesting, how long can you keep the detergent for?
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04-07-2009, 05:15 PM #29
mhope yes you can use it in cold water. As someone said just shake it up before putting it in. I also read on another post where someone said they turn the water on hot for just a minute and pour the soap in and then turn it back to cold.
Blueeyes I've never read where anyone has had any problems with it ruining before its all used up. I do a lot of laundry so not any chance of it anyway.
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04-07-2009, 06:09 PM #30
Congrats and thanks for the recipe. I'm going to start buying items next week.
Cat
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