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HoosurCrafts Posted - Jul 25 2013 : 5:58:46 PM
I made 4 gallon of laundry detergent, 2 with Dove Bar Soap & 2 with Fels Naptha.

I am soooo impressed with both!!! Tide has NOTHING on this detergent!!

Especially with my hubby's clothes{He works in a factory}. When he comes home his clothes stink from the nasty things he makes and I can smell them a mile away.
When I washed his clothes on thing I noticed, no residue in washer....
Hmmm. So, I took a little bit and cleaned the shower/Tub.
OMG!! Way better than anything I ever used...

So, my thought is that this Laundry detergent has multiple uses!!!

Thank You.... :DDD
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Ninibini Posted - Aug 02 2013 : 4:27:47 PM
Thanks for that link, Lori! That's pretty great! My Grandma always used to use Dove... Makes me get a little teary every time I smell it! Maybe we'll give this recipe a whirl! Hugs - Nini

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rough start farmgirl Posted - Aug 01 2013 : 03:47:54 AM
I usually fill my jugs only about two thirds full so I have plenty of shaking room! I have been so pleased with how my washer looks since using this soap. And the savings don't hurt either!

Marianne
levisgrammy Posted - Jul 30 2013 : 4:03:38 PM
Do you know which recipe she uses Kim?

Denise
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Nanniekim Posted - Jul 30 2013 : 3:54:29 PM
My mother-in-law uses homemade liquid detergent to clean the toilet bowl. Just pour a little in and let set for about 20 minutes. No more hard water rings.

Kim
levisgrammy Posted - Jul 27 2013 : 05:59:38 AM
I really like the Dove and when my dad was being treated for skin cancer on his face the doctor told him to only use Dove. I was surprised at that since it isn't all natural but I believe it had to do with keeping the skin supple since it was radiation they did and that would burn. He didn't get any burns or blisters so it was good advice I think. :)

Denise
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"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path."
Psalm 119:105

http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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HoosurCrafts Posted - Jul 26 2013 : 8:01:14 PM
I actually had gotten some of Dollar Gerneral's version of Dove.
I got the 6 pack. I used 2 Grated bars for the recipe.
Worked out Great.
quote:
Originally posted by levisgrammy

I used to used a similar recipe and kept it in a bucket as it was more like a gel. I have a big apothecary jar that I keep detergent in now. I think I could still use it for this as it would probably hold 3 gallons at least. I really need to get back to making it again but I am going to try this recipe. Mine called for baking soda and FelsNaptha but I think I'd rather use ivory or something like that.

Denise
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"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path."
Psalm 119:105

http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
http://www.torisgram.etsy.com

levisgrammy Posted - Jul 26 2013 : 5:27:07 PM
I used to used a similar recipe and kept it in a bucket as it was more like a gel. I have a big apothecary jar that I keep detergent in now. I think I could still use it for this as it would probably hold 3 gallons at least. I really need to get back to making it again but I am going to try this recipe. Mine called for baking soda and FelsNaptha but I think I'd rather use ivory or something like that.

Denise
Farmgirl Sister #43

"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path."
Psalm 119:105

http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
http://www.torisgram.etsy.com
HoosurCrafts Posted - Jul 26 2013 : 5:09:55 PM
I have not tried that yet.
I must say, I have an OLD grater that is sharp as a tack yet.
quote:
Originally posted by Katlady93

i agree, so much better, and no residue in the washer, and the clothes smell so good.
i used Ivory soap the last batch i made. having seen the "fun" way to grate Ivory, i had to try it. one bar of Ivory soap in a bowl, pop it in the microwave for a coupld of minutes. let cool and crumble. it mades a bowlful of hard "bubbles" what fun. be careful, the bowl will be hot.

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HoosurCrafts Posted - Jul 26 2013 : 5:07:54 PM
Denise

It becomes a gel. I have to get a work out and shake her up. LOL
levisgrammy Posted - Jul 26 2013 : 4:41:11 PM
Does this end up coming out like a liquid or is it thicker like a gel, Lori?

Denise
Farmgirl Sister #43

"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path."
Psalm 119:105

http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
http://www.torisgram.etsy.com
levisgrammy Posted - Jul 26 2013 : 4:37:47 PM
Thanks Lori!

Denise
Farmgirl Sister #43

"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path."
Psalm 119:105

http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
http://www.torisgram.etsy.com
HoosurCrafts Posted - Jul 26 2013 : 4:33:35 PM
I used this recipe & I just love it.

http://whynotsew.blogspot.co.uk/2010/08/how-to-make-homemade-laundry-detergent.html
levisgrammy Posted - Jul 26 2013 : 3:49:21 PM
what recipe did you use?

Denise
Farmgirl Sister #43

"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path."
Psalm 119:105

http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
http://www.torisgram.etsy.com
Katlady93 Posted - Jul 26 2013 : 3:15:40 PM
i agree, so much better, and no residue in the washer, and the clothes smell so good.
i used Ivory soap the last batch i made. having seen the "fun" way to grate Ivory, i had to try it. one bar of Ivory soap in a bowl, pop it in the microwave for a coupld of minutes. let cool and crumble. it mades a bowlful of hard "bubbles" what fun. be careful, the bowl will be hot.

Some dreams are worth the risk it takes to make them real.

Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footsteps on the moon.
Marybeth Posted - Jul 26 2013 : 10:07:41 AM
Good for you Lori! MB

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