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| debinmtns |
Posted - Dec 14 2007 : 06:37:02 AM
My first time of making laundry soap last night and I am trying it today. I also grated lots of different soaps to try several some dry some liquid. I will let you know which recipe I like best. Is there anyone out there that has a favorite and willing to share.
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| Bfriday |
Posted - Jun 02 2008 : 4:31:11 PM
It's a homemade detergent revolution here in Texas! I made my own batch about 2 weeks ago and spread the word to everyone I know! Got a few funny looks and a few "Your crazy" remarks but, that didn't stop me! (Never has!) BUT the most of my girlfriends are frugal and jumped on board! I have about 5 friends making the detergent and passing the knowledge on in their families and circles! We will overcome! :)
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| Alee |
Posted - Jun 02 2008 : 1:35:12 PM
Monica-
LOl! You post make me laugh so hard! I bet many jobs out there would be more healthy than working in a laundry detergent factory, so I bet we are doing people favors! :D
Alee
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| oldfashioned girl |
Posted - Jun 02 2008 : 12:43:53 PM
Alee, It is totally cool to kind of think ha ha I'm not buying your overpriced detergent anymore!!! I have to confess I do have a small pang of guilt over the thought that if enough people started making their own soap maybe we would put some places out of business and I don't want anyone to lose their job! Although maybe they could get a job at arm & hammer if sales go up!!! I made my first batch today and I won't ever buy regular detergent again!!!! The clothes came out really clean and with the vinegar for softener every thing was soft and smell so nice and fresh!!! I love it!!! |
| Alee |
Posted - May 14 2008 : 6:09:22 PM
Isn't it great? It really is empowering to shun the whole wall of laundry detergents. I love how my clothes smell and I can tell that there is less residue on my clothes. Even Nora's diapers feel best when on the homemade soap.
I introduced this to one of my sisters and to my mom and they both use it now. My sister did a program at her church educating the church ladies about it too. I should ask her if any are now making their own soap!
Alee
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| farmgirl blessings |
Posted - May 14 2008 : 4:15:00 PM
Well I've been making my homemade laundry soap for about 2 months now and I am loving it. I love using it and the process of making it myself. The ladies in my social circle have gone "homemade soap" crazy and our local market can't keep borax on its shelf!
I also add 2 tbsp white vinegar to the rinse cycle and have elminated using fabric softener or sheets. Hurray! Less chemical in our environment and on my children's skin.
Blessings, Lea
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| Bfriday |
Posted - May 14 2008 : 2:57:19 PM
This is getting so much buzz! I am so so excited about it! Got my list can't wait to make my batch. I cringe at the cost of laundry detergent on grocery day, it pains me to spend the $$. I am excited about saving the $ and I started a clothesline so I am so saving the cash$ and going all natural:)yay!!
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| Alee |
Posted - May 07 2008 : 6:03:09 PM
Sherry- It is made by Arm and Hammer and is usually found in the laundry aisle. Check different grocery stores as some carry it and some don't. Also you can order it online from www.soapsgonebuy.com
Alee
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| chicken necker |
Posted - May 07 2008 : 5:31:58 PM
Washing soda?!!! Help!! I've gotten all the other ingredients but I can seem to find washing soda. Any ideas?
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| Alee |
Posted - May 06 2008 : 5:33:51 PM
You're welcome, Linda! I am glad you were still online! :D
Alee
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| wooliespinner |
Posted - May 06 2008 : 11:58:39 AM
Alee thankyou for your quick reply.
Linda
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| Alee |
Posted - May 06 2008 : 11:50:00 AM
Linda:
It is 1/3 cup borax, 1/3 cup washing soda, 1/3 cup grated soap (Castile, Fels, homemade, boraxo hand powder...lots of choices) you can also add 1/3 cup baking soda if you have smelly laundry or hard water. Then just a tablespoon for regular loads and up to 1/4 cup for horribly dirty laundry.
I instead of measuring over and over, I just go with one box borax, one box washing soda, 3 bars of soap or 3 cans of Boraxo and 4 lbs of baking soda. Mix and use with same directions as above.
Alee
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| wooliespinner |
Posted - May 06 2008 : 11:28:20 AM
oops I forgot to mention I was looking for Aunt Jenny's homemade powdered laundry detergent recipe. I sorry I didn't clarify that in the last post.
Linda
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| wooliespinner |
Posted - May 06 2008 : 11:26:49 AM
Could someone please post Aunt Jenny's soap recipe. I have been to her website.......I have slow internet and have looked for her recipe for over an hour and can't find it. I have other recipes but a few of you ladies mentioned how well you like hers. Would super appreciate it.
I even looked back in old post. I must be missing it or not looking in the right place.
Linda
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| Alee |
Posted - Apr 24 2008 : 07:25:18 AM
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| Patty MorningRamble |
Posted - Mar 27 2008 : 09:56:48 AM
thanks Cora, I will try that
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| nelia48 |
Posted - Mar 27 2008 : 09:27:32 AM
Patty, she makes and sells these large size tea bags with the dried soapwort in it. She then has a pot of water going (large pot) and boils it low for a long time, until it is quite concentrated. Then mixes in the borax stuff. Keeps it in quart jars (with the tea bag in it).
It is quite concentrated and it only takes a little bit. VERY GENTLE.
I use it to soak vintage linens. I put all the linens in a plastic container, soak them for a day or so, then throw the whole container with the soapy water in the washing machine and wash on gentle cycle. Works every time in getting out those dirty fold creases, most stains, and just makes them bright and nice again without harsh bleaches and detergents.
Cora
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| Patty MorningRamble |
Posted - Mar 27 2008 : 05:58:56 AM
I grow lots of soapwort but have yet to try making soap with it. I look forward to the recipe Cora
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| nouveau_farmchick |
Posted - Mar 27 2008 : 04:47:54 AM
Lehman's carries it Lehmans.com
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| nelia48 |
Posted - Mar 27 2008 : 04:33:50 AM
I didn't realize so many people made their own soap. My sister is an herbalist, and she makes her own soap using the plant, soapwart. It is just so wonderful!!!! I will get her recipe and post it here for you all. Cora
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| farmgirl blessings |
Posted - Mar 26 2008 : 5:34:35 PM
I just found this thread and I am so excited! I am running to our local market right now before it closes to see if I can get the needed ingredients. Thank you all so very much for sharing your experience and thoughts!
Blessings, Lea
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| sweetproserpina |
Posted - Mar 16 2008 : 7:12:21 PM
Thanks Alee! So it looks like this soap is a-okay, right? I'll look for castille soap next time I'm at the grocery store. By the way, the laundry powder works great- and it's so nice using a tablespoon or two instead of a cupful!
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| debinmtns |
Posted - Mar 16 2008 : 6:33:39 PM
If you ever want to know what a chemical is -google it -it will explain all questions. That how I find out if its a natural chemical compound or not.
debinmtns #63
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| Alee |
Posted - Mar 16 2008 : 5:53:56 PM
sodium tallowate-
Sodium tallowate is made from sodium hydroxide (better known as caustic soda or lye), steam, and animal fat (tallow). This process, called saponification, breaks down the triglyceride (fat),
frees the glycerol, and produces a sodium salt, called sodium tallowate. It is usually combined with sodium cocoate, the sodium salt of coconut oil. Together they are the major constituents of soap bars.
aqua- water
sodium cocoate-Sodium cocoate is a generic name for the mixture of fatty acid salts (acid salts) of coconut oil that is used in soap making. Sodium cocoate is produced by hydrolysis of the ester linkages in coconut oil with sodium hydroxide, a strong base.
glycerine- Glycerin is a neutral, sweet-tasting, colorless, thick liquid which freezes to a gummy paste and which has a high boiling point. Glycerin can be dissolved into water or alcohol, but not oils. On the other hand, many things will dissolve into glycerin easier than they do into water or alcohol. So it is a good solvent. Glycerin is also highly "hygroscopic" which means that it absorbs water from the air. Example: if you left a bottle of pure glycerin exposed to air in your kitchen, it would take moisture from the air and eventually, it would become 80 per glycerin and 20 percent water.
parfum-fragrance
sodium chloride- Common table salt
citric acid- is a weak organic acid. It is a natural preservative and is also used to add an acidic, or sour, taste to foods and soft drinks. In biochemistry, it is important as an intermediate in the citric acid cycle and therefore occurs in the metabolism of almost all living things. It also serves as an environmentally benign cleaning agent and acts as an antioxidant.
tetrasodium edta- Water softner. A bonding agent that links with minerals to prevent them from causing microbial growth.
sodium silicate-also known as water glass or liquid glass, available in aqueous solution and in solid form, is a compound used in cements, passive fire protection, refractories, textile and lumber processing.
Cl77891-also known as titanium(IV) oxide or titania, is the naturally occurring oxide of titanium, chemical formula TiO2. When used as a pigment, it is called titanium white, Pigment White 6, or CI 77891. It is noteworthy for its wide range of applications, from paint to sunscreen to food colouring.
Etidronic acid-Etidronic acid is a chelating agent and may be added to bind or, to some extent, counter the effects of substances, such as arsenic, iron, or other metal ions (that can occur in the presence of some soaps), which may be discharged as a component of grey wastewater and could conceivably contaminate groundwater supplies. Etidronic acid also acts to retard rancidification and oxidation of fatty acids. While etidronic acid has not been limited from inclusion in cosmetics and does have legitimate uses, it is recommended that, as with most cosmetic products (particularly soaps), the product should be thoroughly rinsed from the skin after use.
Cl 11680- Yellow dye
Hope that helps!
Alee
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| Patty MorningRamble |
Posted - Mar 16 2008 : 5:12:03 PM
It's so much fun to make your own laundry soap from scratch. Our clothes smell so fresh and clean and grating all that soap gives you time to think !
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| nouveau_farmchick |
Posted - Mar 16 2008 : 5:04:35 PM
I am so glad to see some homemade recipes for laundry soap. I love making many of my own homemade items and have had a difficult time finding information on this topic. One of my make it yourself books, even suggested that if I wanted to make my own laundry soap I must be going bankrupt! They thought it was crazy to do so when so many "good" products are available.
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