tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19198541.post4927583448631410301..comments2023-06-29T02:58:08.263-05:00Comments on It's A Boy's Life For Me: DIY: Laundry SoapJess Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01678862263474583809noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19198541.post-62451194402096887962010-03-14T20:42:51.930-05:002010-03-14T20:42:51.930-05:00We got our supplies in Shawano yesterday and Tom m...We got our supplies in Shawano yesterday and Tom mixed it up last night. Just did our first load with it tonight. Thanks for the great idea.Mom of 3 boyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03792128784024750952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19198541.post-72528868515221360972010-03-08T11:21:35.924-06:002010-03-08T11:21:35.924-06:00Thanks for stopping by yesterday. We have today of...Thanks for stopping by yesterday. We have today off school, sick day, and I'm so tempted to abandon the laundry, dishes and stuff to sew on Only's quilt. <br /><br />We've been using the dry homemade laundry detergent for about 2 years and I don't miss buying the other stuff at all! I keep mine in an old 1 gallon ice cream container and keep track of how often I make it by using a permanent marker to write the date on the container. I only made it 4 times last year! I also only use 1/8 C. or 2 tablespoons of the dry stuff per load. I have also found that using white distilled vinegar in place of fabric softener works great. Clothes don't smell like vinegar. You can use a drop or two of essential oil in your laundry if you want a scent. I also throw a tablespoon or two of table salt in with my bleach loads - supposed to help in getting them more white.<br /><br />Around here we have found all the supplies at our local grocery store, but also at Ace Hardware - so you might check at a hardware store. Sometimes they are cheaper.Aspiring Mom2threehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13823281380825825244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19198541.post-32376230787401701922010-03-03T17:28:58.649-06:002010-03-03T17:28:58.649-06:00Staff of Life in Shawano has it, but there are pla...Staff of Life in Shawano has it, but there are places online that you can get it at better prices. At SoL, the liquid is $10 and the bar is about $4.50.Jess Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01678862263474583809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19198541.post-53520141727699822112010-03-03T16:47:00.081-06:002010-03-03T16:47:00.081-06:00Jess- where do you get the dr. bronners?Jess- where do you get the dr. bronners?Mom of 3 boyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03792128784024750952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19198541.post-26680869787038521312010-03-03T08:39:22.578-06:002010-03-03T08:39:22.578-06:00Got your e-mail and replied :)
Also, I haven...Got your e-mail and replied :) <br /><br />Also, I haven't had the problem with crisp whites....but I also live with 5 boys so I NEVER get to have anything white stay white for very long...I do use some clorox once and a while, though....see, I have a LONG way to go to be totally eco-friendly! :)Jess Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01678862263474583809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19198541.post-56281125801113090612010-03-03T07:14:03.913-06:002010-03-03T07:14:03.913-06:00Hey Jess, I have done the powder one in the past....Hey Jess, I have done the powder one in the past. We had a problem with our whites staying crisp white. Have you experienced this? I recently found a recipe that also included oxy clean, do you know anything about it. Who knows maybe we were just dirty people.<br /><br />Cha Cha <br /><br />P.S. I sent you an emailCharityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00084988590209217679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19198541.post-492383538466685182010-03-02T08:22:20.340-06:002010-03-02T08:22:20.340-06:00Washing soda is a cousin to baking soda...they are...Washing soda is a cousin to baking soda...they are not the same thing. I get mine at Pick 'n Save in Shawano....it's in the same aisle as the laundry detergent. It's very gentle, so you shouldn't have any reaction to it (but I could let you try some of mine if you wanted to test it on a load or two first)<br /><br />For fabric softener, I use vinegar and that also helps to make sure all the soap is out of the clothes.Jess Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01678862263474583809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19198541.post-44056441145006724922010-03-02T07:11:58.072-06:002010-03-02T07:11:58.072-06:00What is washing soda and where do you find it? Al...What is washing soda and where do you find it? Also do you have any sensitivities? I have to be careful about what I use otherwise I will break out. Sounds good, I don't think it would be an issue. I've used the felsnaptha before. Thanks for the idea. Do you use clorox 2 or downy or do you have all natural for those too?Mom of 3 boyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03792128784024750952noreply@blogger.com