Did you ever think I'd try to teach you something other than how to do hairstyles?? Me either! But, the more I do this blog, the more I want to share other things that are important to me. One of those things is being prepared. Prepared for emergencies, for financial crisis, or just for regular life! I've shared a video recently about provident living, which I think is especially important, if we mean to take care of ourselves and our families. So, I'm going to try and share handy tips that I've learned from time to time.
The first thing was shared with me by my most capable neighbor, who I swear can make anything. She had me over one night and we whipped up a batch of laundry soap in under 10 minutes. It's cheap, fast, and easy! Just what I like!
Here's what you need for Powdered Laundry Detergent: (For around $10)
1 cup grated soap bar (Fels-Naptha or Ivory work best)
1 cup Washing Soda
1 cup Borax
Mix all ingredients.
For light load use 1 TBS. For heavy or soiled loads, use 2 TBS.
Makes enough for approx. 40 loads.
For Liquid Laundry Detergent:
Same ingredients as above + 4 cups hot tap water
Add grated soap to saucepan with 4 cups of hot tap water. Stir continually over medium heat until soap dissolves and is melted.
Fill a 5 gallon bucket half full of hot tap water. Add melted soap, washing soda and Borax. Stir well until all powder is dissolved. Fill bucket to top with more hot water. Stir, cover, and let sit and cool to thicken overnight.
Liquid soap makes 5 gallons.
Top load machine: use about 2/3 cup per load (approx. 90 loads)
Front load machine: use about 1/4 cup per load (approx. 320 loads)
That's it! It's fast, and lasts a long time. When you want to make another batch, you only need to buy more bar soap. The washing soda and Borax last for another 4-5 batches.
We noticed considerably less lint in the dryer when using this homemade soap. It works GREAT, and seems to be less wear and tear on the clothes, as a bonus! :)
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ReplyDeleteWe make our own laundry detergent, too! We usually stick with the dry. But, one time I made wet and my brother said it looked like snot! So, I decided to stick with the dry. Actually, we make our own laundry detergent for a sibling's excema. We also use vinegar as fabric softener. And, we do tons more things for her excema.
Cassia
I'm also trying to make some laundry soap, mine is made form lye though from scratch! It was a lot easier than I thought. I'll find out tomorrow if my first attempt at it worked or not though. (you have to let the lye cure for 2 to 3 days)
ReplyDeleteI have friends that use this and I've done it a few times, It is very good! I found it to be just as effective as tide!
Also, for a great natural fabric softener, add 1/4 cup of white vinegar to each load, surprisingly it doesn't have any hint of a vinegar smell after the clothes come out of the dryer, and a plus, vinegar is an excellent stain fighter/color brightener!
I love this addition to the hair styles. I usually don't leave comments but just had to here. Thanks so much and keep it coming!! Oh P.S. leave a post telling how well it works! I really want to try this but not if it doesn't work as well as my detergent lol.
ReplyDeleteI will have to try this. I love ideas that are cost effective and that really do work!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes,
Natasha.
Vary cute!! I noticed that you like bows as do I. I have a niece who has a child with disabilities and has a website selling bows to raise money for an accessible playground. I thought might like to check it out.
ReplyDeleteHow does this work for HE washers?
ReplyDeleteThis is great! I tried it, and it was a little thick, but i added more water, and it's good. It smells good too.
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