Beekissed
Mountain Sage
All I do is shake the jugs well before opening a freshly made batch. Usually does the trick, a little lumpy but they dissolve in the wash alright!
Laundry soap...
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gettinaclue
Almost Self-Reliant
I put mine in a 5 gallon bucket beside the machine and scoop as needed. I don't use washing soda but use baking soda instead.
I couldn't find washing soda substituted baking soda and does a great job, but we also have pretty soft water here.
I also use dial soap instead of fels, since I can't find that either. Cleans great and I can't see be buying detergent from the store anymore.
I couldn't find washing soda substituted baking soda and does a great job, but we also have pretty soft water here.
I also use dial soap instead of fels, since I can't find that either. Cleans great and I can't see be buying detergent from the store anymore.
Dace
Revolution in Progress
You mean I can use Baking Soda? I still have not found what I needed to make my own so i started buying the Arm & Hammer brand of laundry soap as it is cheap and has a nice fresh scent. I woudl really like to make my own.gettinaclue said:
Wifezilla
Low-Carb Queen - RIP: 1963-2021
If you can't find washing soda, you need to check at swimming pool supply places. Look for pH Plus or soda ash (sodium carbonate). This is what I am gong to do since I checked everywhere in my town and nobody carries washing soda.
gettinaclue
Almost Self-Reliant
When I first started looking at ways to be more self reliant and economical I stumbled across a ...blog...I think it was. I just spent forever looking for the address and can't find it, sorry. The people there also had a hard time finding washing soda and several substituted baking soda. From what I remember, if they had hard water it didn't work out so well, but fot those with soft water, it did well. So I tried it.
It works well for me. Keep in mind if DH comes home very dirty, I have used 2 scoops to get the job done.
Hope this helps you.
It works well for me. Keep in mind if DH comes home very dirty, I have used 2 scoops to get the job done.
Hope this helps you.
gettinaclue
Almost Self-Reliant
I forgot to add....the consistancy will be different since you're swapping one chemical for another.
TanksHill
Super Self-Sufficient
Can someone post me a link to the recipies above. I can's seem to find them. I think I may give it a try.
Nevermind I found it. Thanks anyways. g
Nevermind I found it. Thanks anyways. g
TanksHill
Super Self-Sufficient
Ok new ?????? for those of you making your laundry soap with the Fels Naptha Soap. What is the going rate on a bar??? I looked them up on e bay and they are just under two dollars a bar. Does this sound about right? thanks gina
Beekissed
Mountain Sage
Depends on where you find them....my closest store sells them for $1.39, my aunt can get them for $.99, and the store one town over sells for $1.79. Check your True Value Hardware store...that's where mom gets hers so cheaply.TanksHill said:
OR...you could call or write the company and find out their closest or cheapest distributor to you and check that out.
Some folks have been successful in asking their local stores to order the A&H washing soda and even the FelsNaptha soap in for them.
turney31
Enjoys Recycling
Dry laundry Detergent- 2 cups borax 2 cups washing soda 1 cup all colored bleach 1 bar fels-naptha or Zote I use 2 or 3 tablespoons. I love it! I find all Ingredients at Krogers I pay $1.19 for fels-naptha $1.00 for zote
