Homemade Laundry Soap Advice
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freedombelle2001 from Oceanside, CA
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My Question is for Joe, where do you get the ingredients for your homemade soaps?
Post By Peggy (Guest Post)
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We couldn't find the fels naphta soap in our area to make the homemade dry laundry soap but we did find one called "Octagon" by the Collgate Company and it was only 77 cents per 7oz bar. It is a stain remover soap and works well in place of the Fels Naphta soap and is cheaper. This homemade laundry soap is a great care package to give to collage students and it saves the alot of money too.
Post By Kennedy Clan (Guest Post)
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I've read on several websites that sodium carbonate that is sold for pools can be used, but have never tried it, since I bought several boxes of washing soda, and it lasts a long time. I plan to check out the price this summer and compare it to see what is the best buy.
Post by susanmajp
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Since washing soda is 100% sodium carbonate, why could you not use the liquid sodium carbonate that is sold for use in swimming pools? Has anyone tried this?
Post By Rebecca (Guest Post)
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I have been making this soap for years. I use any and all samples, motel bar soap, etc or what's cheap at the dollar store. The A & H Washing Soda can be hard to find. Go to the A & H website, and they actually have a phone number (or a locator section) of where you can find this product. I get it at Albertson't, but only a few carry it.
Post By Linda (Guest Post)
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20 Mule Team is the brand name for borax, that is good. Washing Soda is only put out by Arm & Hammer that I know of and is sold next to Borax in the laundry aisle (by bleach) but some stores do not carry it; you can call the Church & Dwight Company at 1-800-524-1328 M-F eastern time 9-5 or visit the website for Arm & Hammer. I am sure the Zote soap works great. I use the Pure & Natural by Dial because it was all I had on hand, and it hasn't caused adverse reactions to my delicates (clothes and babies) In fact, with the soda and borax, you will be amazed how much cleaner your clothes come out with out Spray N wash! Some stains may still require a pre treat/soak, which I just use borax or soda for, but remember only 2 Tablespoons for a large load, and One for medium. It really goes a long way! The only part I hate is grating, I timed myself at twenty minutes for 1 and 1/4 cup.
Post by camo_angels
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Try using just a few tablespoons of regular laundry detergent. It is amazing how a little goes a long way. Let the clothes agitate a few minutes and add a few more tablespoons if desired.
This is a lot easier and better in my opinion than the homemade soap.
Post By AmyM (Guest Post)
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I have a child with multiple allergies, including contact dermatitis (eczema).
The best and most effective laundry detergent that I found was President's Choice (Canadian Store Brand) Phosphate Free, unscented. The perfumes in soaps can be very irritating to eczema.
To make sure that the soap is entirely gone, use plain white vinegar in the rinse cycle, just pretend that it is fabric softener. There is something about the chemical makeup of vinegar that will eliminate any excess soap in your clothes, and it does soften them. (There is no smell afterward, either.)
Hope it helps.
Post By Anne Marie (Guest Post)
RE: Homemade Laundry Soap Advice
I have a child with multiple alleries, including contact dermatitis (eczema).
The best and most effective laundry detergent that I found was President's Choice (Canadian Store Brand) Phosphate Free, unscented. The perfumes in soaps can be very irritating to eczema.
To make sure that the soap is entirely gone, use plain white vinegar in the rinse cycle, just pretend that it is fabric softener. There is something about the chemical makeup of vinegar that will eliminate any excess soap in your clothes, and it does soften them. (There is no smell afterward, either.)
Hope it helps.
Post By Anne Marie (Guest Post)
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