Guest guest Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 Ok, I've been making soap long enough that one would think I know the answer to the below questions, but I don't, and I'm not too proud to ask *lol* I know some of y'all make your own laundry soap. I make so much soap but never have made laundry soap. One I heard that real soap (as opposed to detergent) leaves a film on clothes over time, especially the synthetic fibers (which I could see being a marketing lie put out by the detergent purveyors . Also I have an HE washer that needs low sudsing detergent, so I wonder if I put soap in that machine will my laundry room be like that episode of the Brady Bunch when Bobby tried to wash his own clothes and ended up sudsing up the whole first floor *lol* Also, anyone make their own dishwasher machine soap? *Smile* Chris (list mom) http://www.alittleolfactory.com <http://www.alittleolfactory.com/> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 1/4 cup white vinegar in the rinse prevents any film/soap away and is a fabric softener. I use a Downy Ball for this. Home made laundry soap is very low sudsing. I have 3 sisters-in law with a HE washing machine and my laundry powder is all they will use and 1/4 cup is enough for a large load. I use 1/2 cup when washing DH's greasy clothes. Dishwaher 'soap' is much easier to make than laundry powder - equal amounts of borax, baking soda, and citric acid. Use 2 Tablespoons per load HTH Paula .......... in Michigan I used to have super powers but my therapist took them away I know some of y'all make your own laundry soap. I make so much soap but never have made laundry soap. One I heard that real soap (as opposed to detergent) leaves a film on clothes over time, especially the synthetic fibers (which I could see being a marketing lie put out by the detergent purveyors . Also I have an HE washer that needs low sudsing detergent, so I wonder if I put soap in that machine will my laundry room be like that episode of the Brady Bunch when Bobby tried to wash his own clothes and ended up sudsing up the whole first floor *lol* Also, anyone make their own dishwasher machine soap? *Smile* Chris (list mom) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 Hey Chris.. I did a couple of times, and um you have to be vewy vewy careful.. Depending on what type of water you have. If you have soft water .. The soap suds just like the Brady bunch.. Ask me how I know...LOL.. And I actually used less than what I do with detergent. There was some curd left on some of the clothes, I haven't gotten it down to a science yet as to what I need to do to make it better, because well.. I've been Hopping busy, But I just used some of the liquid soap I make and put in about 1/4 cup per load and let it go. I know Nikie grates her left overs with a salad shooter in to the laundry. The one time I used too much soap.. It was the Brady bunch episode and my hubby is the one who does the laundry.. LOL usually.. Jennifer ---- Christine Ziegler 08/23/06 09:36:22 Laundry Soap & Dishwasher Soap Ok, I've been making soap long enough that one would think I know the answer to the below questions, but I don't, and I'm not too proud to ask *lol* I know some of y'all make your own laundry soap. I make so much soap but never have made laundry soap. One I heard that real soap (as opposed to detergent) leaves a film on clothes over time, especially the synthetic fibers (which I could see being a marketing lie put out by the detergent purveyors . Also I have an HE washer that needs low sudsing detergent, so I wonder if I put soap in that machine will my laundry room be like that episode of the Brady Bunch when Bobby tried to wash his own clothes and ended up sudsing up the whole first floor *lol* Also, anyone make their own dishwasher machine soap? *Smile* Chris (list mom) http://www.alittleolfactory.com <http://www.alittleolfactory.com/> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 We make our own laundry and dishwasher soaps, but not from scratch. For laundry detergent, we grate one bar of Fels Naptha (I then whirl it in the blender for a finer powder), and add 1 cup of Twenty Mule Team Borax and 1 cup of washing soda or sodium carbonate. This mixture is dirt-cheap, and as little as one tablespoonful does a fine job on all our loads. For dishwasher detergent, just leave out the soap. We have hard water, and there is some scum left behind. So we use a cup of white vinegar in the rinse. This works perfectly both with the laundry and the dishwasher. Dave ----- Christine Ziegler 08/23/06 09:36:22 HYPERLINK " %40 " @-.-com [oils_herbs_-etc] Laundry Soap & Dishwasher Soap Ok, I've been making soap long enough that one would think I know the answer to the below questions, but I don't, and I'm not too proud to ask *lol* I know some of y'all make your own laundry soap. I make so much soap but never have made laundry soap. One I heard that real soap (as opposed to detergent) leaves a film on clothes over time, especially the synthetic fibers (which I could see being a marketing lie put out by the detergent purveyors . Also I have an HE washer that needs low sudsing detergent, so I wonder if I put soap in that machine will my laundry room be like that episode of the Brady Bunch when Bobby tried to wash his own clothes and ended up sudsing up the whole first floor *lol* Also, anyone make their own dishwasher machine soap? *Smile* Chris (list mom) HYPERLINK " http://www.alittleolfactory.com " http://www.alittleo-lfactory.-com <HYPERLINK " http://www.alittleolfactory.com/ " http://www.alittleo-lfactory.-com/> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 Hi all I got this reciepe off of another forum so it is not my reciepe. I was looking for the name of the lady that put it on there but couldn't find it. This is what she gave us, the amount of shavings that would amount to 4or five bars of soap If you have boys then 5 or six bars of soap. I have made this dry or liquid. I prefer the liguid. Put the shavings in pan and cover with water and melt. Fill 5 gal bucket with warm water about 2/3 full add to this 2 cups of 20 mule team borac,2 cups laundry soda, get mine at either homeland or united grocery,2 cups clorox color safe bleach. stir well to get all of this powder blended Long wooden spoon is what I use. Then pour the melted soap into the water mixture and stir away. I even use my stick blender for the top and continue to stir alternatle with the spoon untill I get it all mixed up. don't submerge the stick blender tho. tehe, I use a half cup to a regular size load Then I use the liguid fabric softner ball and put White vinegar in it for my rinse. If my whites are a little dingy I just let them soak for a little while and then turn back on and let it wash. I find sometimes the gel is a little heavy and I will have to stir it and get it mixed up again. This doesn't have much if any suds. I know you can by Product to make suds but this works fine in all washers. Hope this helps. Ida - Jennifer Wednesday, August 23, 2006 3:38 PM Re: Laundry Soap & Dishwasher Soap Hey Chris.. I did a couple of times, and um you have to be vewy vewy careful.. Depending on what type of water you have. If you have soft water . The soap suds just like the Brady bunch.. Ask me how I know...LOL.. And I actually used less than what I do with detergent. There was some curd left on some of the clothes, I haven't gotten it down to a science yet as to what I need to do to make it better, because well.. I've been Hopping busy, But I just used some of the liquid soap I make and put in about 1/4 cup per load and let it go. I know Nikie grates her left overs with a salad shooter in to the laundry. The one time I used too much soap.. It was the Brady bunch episode and my hubby is the one who does the laundry.. LOL usually.. Jennifer ---- Christine Ziegler 08/23/06 09:36:22 Laundry Soap & Dishwasher Soap Ok, I've been making soap long enough that one would think I know the answer to the below questions, but I don't, and I'm not too proud to ask *lol* I know some of y'all make your own laundry soap. I make so much soap but never have made laundry soap. One I heard that real soap (as opposed to detergent) leaves a film on clothes over time, especially the synthetic fibers (which I could see being a marketing lie put out by the detergent purveyors . Also I have an HE washer that needs low sudsing detergent, so I wonder if I put soap in that machine will my laundry room be like that episode of the Brady Bunch when Bobby tried to wash his own clothes and ended up sudsing up the whole first floor *lol* Also, anyone make their own dishwasher machine soap? *Smile* Chris (list mom) http://www.alittleolfactory.com <http://www.alittleolfactory.com/> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 David, I live in Tennessee. Have been to every grocery store within 50 miles and no one carries Fels Naptha. Any ideas - is there a place on the net where I can purchase this?? Sandi BlackKat Herbs http://www.blackkatherbs.com > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 Have been to every grocery store within 50 miles and no one carries Fels Naptha. Any ideas - is there a place on the net where I can purchase this?? [Dave:] Sandi, try these: HYPERLINK " http://www.soapsgonebuy.com/?Click=2 " http://www.soapsgonebuy.com/?Click=2 HYPERLINK " http://www.clean4less.com/Product/Result.asp?Sku/clean-eqDIA%2004303 " http:/ /www.clean4less.com/Product/Result.asp?Sku/clean-eqDIA%2004303 HYPERLINK " http://www.dialcorp.com/index.cfm?page_id=41 " http://www.dialcorp.com/index. cfm?page_id=41 Hope this helps. There’s a store locator on the Dial Corp. page. -- Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.5/426 - Release 8/23/2006 -- Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.5/426 - Release 8/23/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 Thanks David...I'll try them. Sandi BlackKat Herbs http://www.blackkatherbs.com David Lambert wrote: > Have been to every grocery store within 50 miles and > no one carries Fels Naptha. Any ideas - is there a place on the net where > I can purchase this?? > > [Dave:] Sandi, try these: > > HYPERLINK > " http://www.soapsgonebuy.com/?Click=2 " http://www.soapsgonebuy.com/?Click=2 > > HYPERLINK > " http://www.clean4less.com/Product/Result.asp?Sku/clean-eqDIA%2004303 " http:/ > /www.clean4less.com/Product/Result.asp?Sku/clean-eqDIA%2004303 > > HYPERLINK > " http://www.dialcorp.com/index.cfm?page_id=41 " http://www.dialcorp.com/index. > cfm?page_id=41 > > Hope this helps. There’s a store locator on the Dial Corp. page. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 Hi, You can find the soap at this address: www.oldfashionedfamilies.com/content/view/63/17 If that doesn't get you there, just type in www.oldfashionedfamilies.com if there is a Kroger store around they carry it in the laundry section usually on the top shelf. Lynn --- Blackkat <blackkat wrote: > Thanks David...I'll try them. > > Sandi > BlackKat Herbs > http://www.blackkatherbs.com > > David Lambert wrote: > > Have been to every grocery store within 50 miles > and > > no one carries Fels Naptha. Any ideas - is there a > place on the net where > > I can purchase this?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 Thanks Lynn. I tried our Kroger which is 30 mins away and they don't stock it....leave it to Kroger's in TN not to have it.... will check online. Sandi BlackKat Herbs http://www.blackkatherbs.com > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 why not make your own 100% lard soap and use that ? That's what I use for my laundry soap and not because I can't find it - there are at least 15 grocery stores within 20 miles of me and DH works at a grocery store. Dish washing is the only detergent I will buy since I started making soap. Paula .......... in Michigan I used to have super powers but my therapist took them away David, I live in Tennessee. Have been to every grocery store within 50 miles and no one carries Fels Naptha. Any ideas - is there a place on the net where I can purchase this?? Sandi BlackKat Herbs http://www.blackkatherbs.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 Hi Sandi, You can place an order with them, they would or should order it for you. I worked in a natural grocery and we took special orders all the time. If you can't get it let me know, and I'll send it for you. I've been using this laundry soap and I frankly can't tell that it's that great. My whites aren't whiter and it seems to take some of the color out of colored clothes. It is less expensive though. I made and use the dry not the liquid that might be one reason, though I can't see why it would matter. Hope you are well. Blessings, Lynn --- Blackkat <blackkat wrote: > Thanks Lynn. I tried our Kroger which is 30 mins > away > and they don't stock it....leave it to Kroger's in > TN not > to have it.... will check online. > > Sandi > BlackKat Herbs > http://www.blackkatherbs.com > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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