How to make your own homemade laundry detergent
Posted on 29. Jul, 2010 by admin in Uncategorized
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astrangeone
29. Jul, 2010
I make a powdered version. Same ingredients – washing soda, borax, and grated soap in a 1:1:1 ratio. Mix it up, and use directly in your washer. (It’s 1 – 2 tablespoons in my washer!)
me373
29. Jul, 2010
@HealthyPlanetCT Hi, I am not arguing that it might have things that are bad for you, I agree with you on that. most things that are not natural are bad for you in one way or another. take care
HealthyPlanetCT
29. Jul, 2010
@me373
Just understand what the phthalates in perfumes are doing to us, and then make a decision on whether to use fels!
In one study, Harvard and CDC scientists show men with higher phthalate levels are more likely to have low sperm count and impaired sperm quality. . . .
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HealthyPlanetCT
29. Jul, 2010
@mystrohits, you can buy it online from Healthy Planet:
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me373
29. Jul, 2010
@HealthyPlanetCT fels naptha may have perfumes in it but it is the best choice. I had motor oil stains on my jeans and had washed and dried them several times, they would not come out. so I wet the stains and rubbed the fels naptha bar into them with water about 3 times then washed as normal. every oil stain came out, fantastic stuff.
me373
29. Jul, 2010
@mystrohits regular grocery stores sell it, I did not find it at walmart either.
kanoorocks
29. Jul, 2010
this was a cool vid i was wondering how to make your own laundry detergent
jonbudy
29. Jul, 2010
Hello Trent, Great Video and great Detergent. For front Loader’s and or “HE” washers use this same recipe except use 50/50 mix detergent & Water in a container Mix or shake before using only a 1/4 cup per load works great! for these machines,
WikkiWooYeah
29. Jul, 2010
@gellegbs I’d guess not since there would be more residue leftover, for sure. Maybe someone has a bar soap for this purpose somwhere. . .
ft2judy
29. Jul, 2010
I found the “Washing Soda” (Arm & Hammer brand) at Ace Hardware for those of you who have had trouble finding it in the stores. I am making my first batch this morning!
gellegbs
29. Jul, 2010
can I use this with HE machines?
mystrohits
29. Jul, 2010
I can not found arm and hammer super wash soda any where. Where could I found it? walmart does not sale it.
natesmom2244
29. Jul, 2010
instead of grating soap can you just use liquid dish soap?
HealthyPlanetCT
29. Jul, 2010
Fels Naptha soap has harmful perfumes in it. If you’ve got sensitive skin, or are just plain tired of grating soap, we sell soap flakes made from virgin coconut oil – with no harsh or toxic ingredients. Just google “Healthy Planet Soap Flakes”
Nory
MsSongshadow
29. Jul, 2010
Hi there! It’s great to see this recipe! Thank you. One question. . how much do you put in a load of wash? One cup on average?
atrinka1
29. Jul, 2010
I can see tha you made a big batch, what is the “shelf life”of this product?? How long can you keep three gallons of water in your laundry room before it ‘expire” ?
I would love to try, but I don’t like to waste anything!!!
Calvin5040
29. Jul, 2010
DO NOT DO THIS IF YOU HAVE A High Efficiency “HE” WASHER!!!!!!
maricon2002
29. Jul, 2010
i just wanna know if this is good for handwashing clothes.
sharkytoothy
29. Jul, 2010
i would like to try this stuff, i hope it will save up a lot of money in my pocket just like 08000mumdad did for me.
jimistephen
29. Jul, 2010
@cookitnow1 none, he probably bought rye flour for something else.
avilameon
29. Jul, 2010
This looks like a really interesting way to save money. . . I was just wondering if you knew how eco-friendly it was? I
peacenow84
29. Jul, 2010
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cookitnow1
29. Jul, 2010
Wait on the reciept, you have rye flour too. How much of that do I use?
GoGreenForACure
29. Jul, 2010
I’m not sure if anyone has asked you this but is this detergent HE friendly? I really want to try it but I’m worried that it will cause too many suds in my machine. Thanks!
problyontheredlist
29. Jul, 2010
better to dissolve in hot waterbthen wash and rinse warm or cold water