tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256767004235204288.post6091985152545802320..comments2024-03-14T20:23:09.953-04:00Comments on Thrifty Living: Homemade Laundry DetergentBeth Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11725957276396170565noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256767004235204288.post-87799080269562262412013-05-14T03:10:15.389-04:002013-05-14T03:10:15.389-04:00I have never made it into a liquid, but I know the...I have never made it into a liquid, but I know there are liquid recipes out there. The powder has always worked great for me :)Beth Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11725957276396170565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256767004235204288.post-52691421498318993222013-05-13T22:52:04.433-04:002013-05-13T22:52:04.433-04:00Do you think you could make this recipe into a liq...Do you think you could make this recipe into a liquid formula? Just wondering! Thank you!<br />kimmiesbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04586685105323915257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256767004235204288.post-34704034820832734772012-07-20T18:30:08.976-04:002012-07-20T18:30:08.976-04:00I used the food processor attachment on my Krups b...I used the food processor attachment on my Krups blender. :) Perfect for a small batch! <br /><br />In the foto above I have the same measuring spoons. :) LOL.!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256767004235204288.post-39792711980382469912012-07-20T18:29:22.814-04:002012-07-20T18:29:22.814-04:00Get one! :) I have an attachment which goes w/my b...Get one! :) I have an attachment which goes w/my blender. ;) thank u Krups!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256767004235204288.post-88777868548670405252011-12-07T19:41:51.704-05:002011-12-07T19:41:51.704-05:00I save money by borrowing books from the lending l...I save money by borrowing books from the lending library in the community where my sister lives, which enables me to order fewer books from my great love, Amazon. Now, if I could just wean myself from their gourmet foods department...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256767004235204288.post-53269220651977205672011-12-07T15:52:31.305-05:002011-12-07T15:52:31.305-05:00I reuse the plastic bag from cereal boxes. Rinse i...I reuse the plastic bag from cereal boxes. Rinse it out and store veggies or anything that fits. They are strong and I have saved on plastic bags you buy in the store. We recycle almost everything that comes into our house.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256767004235204288.post-19038017421770732722011-12-05T23:56:06.013-05:002011-12-05T23:56:06.013-05:00Sounds like a wonderful smelling soap to use daily...Sounds like a wonderful smelling soap to use daily on laundry, deodorizer and clean clothes, two for one.deb coyenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256767004235204288.post-32092139515650761732011-07-28T07:30:20.883-04:002011-07-28T07:30:20.883-04:00Hi Tenessa...I probably would not double the deter...Hi Tenessa...I probably would not double the detergent if you are already using 2 tablespoons, at least for my washer. Since this soap is so concentrated (no fillers) you can use a lot less than commercial soap. But you also want to make sure you don't over load the washer or the clothes with soap because of a buildup of soap. I have done vinegar to help with smells on my diapers before, and that is effective too. Do you prewash the really dirty stuff? I always run a prewash for my cloth diapers, and they are usually the dirtiest thing I wash. My other thought is that if the clothes are clean, but just do not smell "fresh" you could use a drier sheet that gives off a fragrance to help with that. The Yardley soap has a nice, subtle smell, but not like commercial soap that is made to suds up and leave a strong smell. I hope that helps!Beth Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11725957276396170565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256767004235204288.post-9731896445374562882011-07-27T23:02:22.599-04:002011-07-27T23:02:22.599-04:00I made this exact recipe with the Fels-Naptha soap...I made this exact recipe with the Fels-Naptha soap as well, but switched to the Yardley Soap after that first batch. I always use two tablespoons (my husband works outside in the dirt!) and I still find that my clothes have a "old" smell. I started adding about a cup of vingear to the rinse cycle and that seems to be helping. Any advice? Double the soap, maybe?Tenessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03515197061666216584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256767004235204288.post-1369663224731186592011-07-07T07:25:29.253-04:002011-07-07T07:25:29.253-04:00Great thanks!Great thanks!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07553032974964740163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256767004235204288.post-85041871854783929552011-07-06T21:52:16.678-04:002011-07-06T21:52:16.678-04:00I have not tried it this way, but I have read that...I have not tried it this way, but I have read that you can use a cheese grater to "shave" the bar of soap. You would probably need to use one that has very small holes and maybe even chop with a knife through it a few times too. There are also liquid detergent recipes, but I don't have any personal experience with those.Beth Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11725957276396170565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256767004235204288.post-83367305154408374042011-07-06T21:34:06.869-04:002011-07-06T21:34:06.869-04:00I love the idea of this and have been pondering it...I love the idea of this and have been pondering it for some time now. My only question: is there another way to get the soap all chopped up nicely? We don't have a food processor.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07553032974964740163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256767004235204288.post-49427239563127221962011-07-06T16:45:22.401-04:002011-07-06T16:45:22.401-04:00I love the almond smell too! And it is a much more...I love the almond smell too! And it is a much more mild scent than the store detergent, something I haven't minded too much since I use a nice smelling dryer sheet. Glad it's working so well for diapers!Beth Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11725957276396170565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256767004235204288.post-44606238287118658002011-07-06T16:40:18.026-04:002011-07-06T16:40:18.026-04:00Thanks for the recipe last year! I so enjoy it fo...Thanks for the recipe last year! I so enjoy it for my cloth diapers as well. I haven't used it for my regular laundry, but I have used it in a bind, and haven't had any problems....I still like the smells of regular detergents for my other laundry. It is so easy to make. i just made some yesterday so this was a very timely post. I missed the last Walgreens sale for Yardley (love the almond smell), so hopefully I can stock up next time. It is working just fine in our 1 month old, brand new HE washer.Maurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08423289449163029472noreply@blogger.com