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HoosurCrafts
True Blue Farmgirl
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Lori
Winchester
Tn
USA
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 Posted - Jul 25 2013 : 5:58:46 PM
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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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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
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Katlady93
True Blue Farmgirl
361 Posts
Charlotte
Denmark
SC
USA
361 Posts |
Posted - Jul 26 2013 : 3:15:40 PM
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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.
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9237 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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HoosurCrafts
True Blue Farmgirl
74 Posts
Lori
Winchester
Tn
USA
74 Posts |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9237 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9237 Posts |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9237 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9237 Posts |
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HoosurCrafts
True Blue Farmgirl
74 Posts
Lori
Winchester
Tn
USA
74 Posts |
Posted - Jul 26 2013 : 5:07:54 PM
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Denise
It becomes a gel. I have to get a work out and shake her up. LOL |
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HoosurCrafts
True Blue Farmgirl
74 Posts
Lori
Winchester
Tn
USA
74 Posts |
Posted - Jul 26 2013 : 5:09:55 PM
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I have not tried that yet.
I must say, I have an OLD grater that is sharp as a tack yet. 
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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.
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.
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9237 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Jul 26 2013 : 5:27:07 PM
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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/
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HoosurCrafts
True Blue Farmgirl
74 Posts
Lori
Winchester
Tn
USA
74 Posts |
Posted - Jul 26 2013 : 8:01:14 PM
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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.
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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
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
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9237 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Jul 27 2013 : 05:59:38 AM
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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
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 |
Edited by - levisgrammy on Jul 30 2013 4:02:27 PM |
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Nanniekim
True Blue Farmgirl
206 Posts
Kim
Arizona
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Posted - Jul 30 2013 : 3:54:29 PM
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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 |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9237 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3331 Posts
marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
3331 Posts |
Posted - Aug 01 2013 : 03:47:54 AM
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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!
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Aug 02 2013 : 4:27:47 PM
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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
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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