I am sure many of you already know this but for those who don't I wanted to share. I've read on multiple blogs and in the land of Google that you can make your own laundry detergent which is natural and oh so much cheaper. I wish I would have done this years ago actually when all the children lived at home, ha! After searching and searching, I found a recipe I like here - at the Beehive Cottage and I followed her recipe.
What you'll need:
4# Borax
4# Washing Soda
4# Baking Soda
3 Bars of Ivory, Fels Naptha, or Zote Soap
All of these items can be found in the laundry isle at your local grocery store. Walmart should have everything too. I used Ivory Soap simply because I couldn't find the others but I did subsequently find Fels Naptha at Walmart and will most likely use that next time.
All you need to do is grate your soap (Ivory was super easy to grate being it's a soft soap) and mix everything together. Couldn't be easier! To laundry your clothes place 2 Tbsps in and you're set! I like to dissolve mine in hot water first and then add it. You will not see suds when you wash with this but all is good and everything comes out squeaky clean!
Now in keeping with all natural laundry cleaner, I am now using White Vinegar for my fabric softener. When I did a post on this I forgot to mention that I use 1/4 cup which I add to my fabric softener dispenser in my washer. Otherwise, you just add it to the rinse cycle. Once again, your clothes will not smell like vinegar, I promise! That come out smelling clean and there is no static cling!
Also, I have been using the Fels Naptha as a pre-treatment for stains. If you know me then you know that I am rarely without a cup of coffee in my hand and thus I spill quite often, ha! I have found that the Fels Naptha works rather well!
I found an awesome 2 gallon apothecary jar at Target.com for a good price. I also happened to notice them at Walmart too. Of course I had to "pretty" my jars by making and adding labels from graphics from the Graphics Fairy. I even made a cute little jar for my clothes pins!
I'm linking up today with Faded Charm for my very first White Wednesday - be sure to stop over and see who else is linking up today!
Hugs,
12 comments:
I like these tips! Sounds pretty doable. Your decorated jar is charming! Happy WW!
I love using natural products for cleaning. Your jars are adorable. Thanks again for visiting me. Following you, too.
I love making my own detergent. It is so cost effective!
I just went tonight to buy conditioner to make my fabric softener.
Blessings to you, Amy
Been making laundry soap for about 6 mos now and love the way it makes clothes look and feel... I tried a colored soap to make it look prettier and the results were just not as good. Your jars and containers are the perfect compliment to it!
Hello Jacalyn
Seems like you and I have a lot in common, I make soap too, isn't it great? Thank you for leaving such nice comments on my blog, I'm your follower too!
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I was thinking of using the sleds as part of the wedding celebration decor...ha~! Just kidding. Nope..she's not a pink girl. I bought a vintage two tiered table I was planning on using as the dessert table. It was painted aqua and white. She nixed it! ugh! LOL....Happy White Wednesday. And I love your decorated jars. Wish we could go shopping together. xoxo
Great tips Jacalyn !
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What a great idea. Thanks for sharing!
I love your decorated jars, those turned out sooo cute!!
Thanks for the info.... and I just love your jar. I wanted to thank you for stopping by and for joining as a follower. I'm know your newest follower! Hope you have a wonderful day!!!
I LOVE the containers you made for the laundry detergent! Isn't it fun to make and the smell...heavenly! Glad you gave it a try!
Hugs,
Maryjane
I love to use vinegar for all sorts of cleaning and the soap recipe sounds easy enough. I might have to try it out. Take care.
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