tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29617239.post5346841128750414827..comments2023-10-03T17:38:35.232-06:00Comments on The Thrifty/Garden Home: Laundry SOAP ;0)... Plain, Simple, EconomicalMrs. Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06644129213141875138noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29617239.post-62598851259050303112010-06-05T00:06:06.997-06:002010-06-05T00:06:06.997-06:00Pat ... I'm not sure about Zote soap. I use F...Pat ... I'm not sure about Zote soap. I use Fels-naptha. Will check around this coming week when I go shopping for Zote.Mrs. Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06644129213141875138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29617239.post-86618439831514464202010-06-04T09:11:39.552-06:002010-06-04T09:11:39.552-06:00UPdate on my home made laundry soap. I love it.
I...UPdate on my home made laundry soap. I love it.<br />I will never waste my money on commercial products again. <br />I am looking for zote soap..where do you find it? I used Ivory.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03458110831930610293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29617239.post-28562055197606541692010-06-02T12:17:51.012-06:002010-06-02T12:17:51.012-06:00you are invited to follow my blogyou are invited to follow my blogSteve Finnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15041851737677873347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29617239.post-25463258921830482552010-05-29T20:37:33.012-06:002010-05-29T20:37:33.012-06:00I always love visiting your blog! I made my first...I always love visiting your blog! I made my first batch of laundry soap recently. I like the idea of using the Fels Naptha as a stain remover, & also have soapwort growing, tho' I have never done anything with it. Isn't the scent of the flowers just wonderful? Got to be one of my favorites. Alas, I was too late to enter the Tattler giveaway. We found out about them recently, & just today discussed ordering some.Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01156180100389224114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29617239.post-48798233482475825512010-05-29T16:47:57.779-06:002010-05-29T16:47:57.779-06:00I made my first batch this weekend and have done t...I made my first batch this weekend and have done two loads with it. It's odd not to see any bubbles!Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03458110831930610293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29617239.post-78773130319277997072010-05-28T06:17:37.091-06:002010-05-28T06:17:37.091-06:00We have been using this same exact laundry recipe ...We have been using this same exact laundry recipe for about six months. Couldn't be happier with it. Also line drying for the past 6 weeks for the first time ever. <br />Blessings<br />DianeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10214322750183022876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29617239.post-51995784853590952502010-05-27T23:07:49.622-06:002010-05-27T23:07:49.622-06:00I've been using soapnuts for 3+ years now. Lo...I've been using soapnuts for 3+ years now. Love them. I do add about 1/3rd cup each of baking soda & borax, also use vinegar. I don't give them much thought, but my MIL mentioned how soft the towels are when she helped fold them once. <br /><br />I bought 2 1-Kilo bags 3+ years ago & i still have 1/3rd of the last bag left. They weren't cheap initially (the outlay was probably about $45, but they have lasted a long time). <br /><br />When staying with my ILs, using soapnuts is a bit too much. (We stay with the ILs 2 nights a week & i do the sheets before we leave.) But i just recently read this article at Natural News: http://www.naturalnews.com/028846_laundry_detergents_dioxane.html<br />so this week i got some 7th Generation to use when we stay with them. <br /><br />If you are still using commercially made detergent, you'll want to check on this article.<br /><br />Trent @ The Simple Dollar makes laundry soap with the same recipe as yours Mrs. Mac. Says he enjoys doing it. Folks have asked him if it is worth the time, & so he did a cost analysis & determined that for him it is worth it.Kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03272307621143522274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29617239.post-80779159423318954002010-05-27T22:36:59.292-06:002010-05-27T22:36:59.292-06:00OK .. Maria (Miss Whiny;) ... I'll change the ...OK .. Maria (Miss Whiny;) ... I'll change the title back to Laundry soap .. which is what I had originally titled it .. but changed it to detergent when checking the recipe over at tipnuts. Thanks for the good info:) Mucho gracias!Mrs. Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06644129213141875138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29617239.post-54495602133354279562010-05-27T21:16:22.174-06:002010-05-27T21:16:22.174-06:00I'm going to be the whiny one here and point o...I'm going to be the whiny one here and point out that this should not be called "laundry detergent." Detergents are petroleum by-products added as stain removers to other soap-type products. A lot of people avoid them simply for the petroleum connection.Maria Stahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01860866965815658652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29617239.post-33496372553426996402010-05-27T19:03:34.919-06:002010-05-27T19:03:34.919-06:00I also have a washing machine with knobs and no co...I also have a washing machine with knobs and no computer. Less junk to break down, more reliable, and costs much less to purchase.MAYBELLINEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09459481721591224275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29617239.post-69988894527698507162010-05-27T17:52:36.871-06:002010-05-27T17:52:36.871-06:00I recently posted about my own use of homemade lau...I recently posted about my own use of homemade laundry powder detergent. I love the smell of mine, as I use the Zote soap.<br /><br />I have a 10 year old Maytag, no computer, and that's just the way I like it.<br /><br />Happy Laundering ~ FlowerLadyFlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29617239.post-57875144948001010892010-05-27T16:14:34.007-06:002010-05-27T16:14:34.007-06:00We had a HE washer too but it kept breaking down s...We had a HE washer too but it kept breaking down so we gave it away and bought a non-computerized one. Much better. I also use this recipe for laundry soap and have used it for about a year now. Love it. And I, too, found that the inside of my washer is sparkling clean-no more residue. I highly doubt I will ever go back to regular laundry soap again.DarcyLeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14721821786563546087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29617239.post-37825077593930626852010-05-27T15:22:51.830-06:002010-05-27T15:22:51.830-06:00I have a front loader, so I'm reluctant to try...I have a front loader, so I'm reluctant to try powders. but, that said, I only use 1 tsp of liquid stuff with each load. We get so sweaty here -- its hitting mid-90s and its still May -- I feel like we need some deodorizing! During the winter, I've washed without soap if its just school clothes (I'm a teacher and Hubby is a student) -- we just don't get that dirty.<br /><br />Plus, with only 1 tsp, the last bottle of detergent lasted 7 months (it was the small bottle at Walmart, of the off-brand!) The new bottle, from Sams -- the bulk store -- should last a year plus. Doesn't leave much scent on the clothes with so little, also. Helps that we have soft water, too.Mama Rachaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03534245701379707268noreply@blogger.com