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Old Apr 8th, 2012, 01:22 AM   #1
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I made my own clothes washing detergent!


I am so excited about this. I had been making the powder kind but this time I dared the liquid and I made just nearly 8 quarts!!! That's 64 loads!!!!
I used: 1/2 cup borax, 1/2 cup washing powder and 1/2 bar of natural olive oil soap, plus water.
Here's the recipe I used.
http://www.thefamilyhomestead.com/laundrysoap.htm
You let it sit overnight and it gels a bit. Next time I shall add some different frangrances.

Try it!


 
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Old Apr 8th, 2012, 22:35 PM   #2
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Does anyone make their own soap or candles? I am on a kick now, lol.


 
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Old Apr 9th, 2012, 10:48 AM   #3
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I made my own laundry detergent this weekend! The recipe I made was 3T borax, 3T washing soda, 2T Dawn blue dish soap for a gallon. I halved the water though to make it more concentrated. So far its working great!


 
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Old Apr 9th, 2012, 15:53 PM   #4
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Is it safe to add fragrance to homemade detergent? I know some chemicals react negatively with each other, but I was thinking essential oils would work


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Old Apr 16th, 2012, 02:25 AM   #5
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Sorry sun, didn't see this.
Yes, add 5 or so drops of your favorite essential oil.
Next time I am using mint!

Cheeselover, I am so concentrating mine next time!
Good idea.


 
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