trickychik666
09-06-2008, 08:40 PM
Home made laundry soap
/3 bar of Fells Naptha, 5.5oz bar
1. 1/2 cup arm and hammer WASHING soda not baking
1/2 c borax
1T essential oil (optional)
2 1 gal. jugs
Grate the soap and put it in a large saucepan with 6 c water over med. heat. Heat until soap melts. Add washing soda, borax and oil if desired, stirring constantly until all has dissolved. Let it sit for 5 min. over the hear stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let sit another 5 min. Using a funnel put half the mixture in each gallon jug. Fill each jug halfway with hot water and shake well. Continue to fill the jug to the top with hot water. Shake again. Put aside for about 24 hours. This gels up and looks like egg whites. Use 1/2 to 1/3 c. per load. It won't suds up like most detergents but the clothes smell wonderful. You can also add 1/2 c. white vinegar to soften the clothes. All ingredients can be found in the laundry aisle of the grocery. usually on the top shelf.
fabric softener
I save an old fabric softener or detergent bottled (rinsed well). Using a funnel I carefully pour the following into the bottle:
2 cups vinegar
2 cups baking soda
4 cups hot water
Be careful when adding the baking soda, do so very slowly as it will foam up. Cap and shake gently from side to side, opening the cap to allow air to escape (you may need to do this several times). Add about 20 drops of essential oil. I love lavender but you can use cedarwood, rose, eucalyptus, whatever you love.
Shake side to side before each use as the baking soda will settle. Pour just past the line in a downyball (I find this method works better than the machines fabric softener dispenser). Toss the ball in and that's it.
It costs a mere pennies to make. Buy the huge boxes of baking soda now available and gallons of white vinegar.
No static cling whatsoever and leaves a lovely scent on your clothing. For extra fragrance, put some in a spray bottle and spray your load of laundry as it goes into the dryer.
The serviceman where we bought our Whirlpool washer and dryer combo said NEVER to use any type of dryer sheets in a dryer. They leave a residue on the lint screen. Take your screen and hold it under a running faucet. If the water beads and doesn't run thru freely, it's clogged by use of dryer sheets.
Try this cheap, environmentally friendly version instead. It's safe to use on children's sleepwear and doesn't diminish the absorbency of towels or clothes as it does not coat the fabric.
Powder laundry soap
The recipe for the laundry soap is as follows. Feel free to add the anecdote if you like.
1 c. shredded or grated bar soap (I use the food proc. to shred the little soap bars from motels, or buy soap at $1 store.
1/2 c. super washing soda (Arm and Hammer) This can be tricky to find but some grocery stores carry it. A & H toll free locator number is 1-800-524-1328.
1/2 c. borax (Borateem avail in laundry deterg. aisle.)
This doesn't suds up. Use only 1 tablespoon.
I make a double batch of this and it lasts 6 months.
I recently was away from home for a few days. I had just made up a double batch of this homemade powder laundry detergent. When I got home the canister was almost empty. The housesitter did some wash and since the stuff doesn't suds up-she kept adding more. She used like a 6-month supply of laundry soap! I was NOT pleased!
By Linda
Take an old towel and soak it in liquid fabric softener. Wring it out good, pour the liquid fabric softener back into the bottle and let the towel dry before using. This "sheet" should last you at least 40 loads of laundry. One bottle of liquid fabric softener should last years.
I love the smell of Febreeze but can't stand the price so I searched for an online equivalent which I can not take credit for but will gladly share. Go to any local store and take the caps off the liquid fabric softener, sniff away till you find one you like. Purchase the softener and a spray bottle.
Take two capfuls of the fabric softener and fill the rest of the spray bottle with water and wallah! Instant Fabric Freshener. If you prefer a less potent smell you can use 1 capful of softener, it still works the same.
Also, if you want to make generic wrinkle releaser you use 1 capful of any liquid fabric softener and fill the rest of the spray bottle with water. Spray on wrinkled clothing tug to smooth and hang to dry - wrinkle free.
But the coolest thing is if you keep your bottle of fabric freshener in your laundry room, you can simply spray it on the wet clothes when placing them in the dryer, I use 8-10 sprays per load and you no longer need dryer sheets but get that oh so lovely smell and feel that fabric softener sheets give your clothes.
I use Ajax, Dawn or Joy to wash my clothes. It's bunches cheaper than Tide. Mix it 7 to 1 (Water/Ajax, Dawn or Joy) in your empty laundry detergent bottle. Pour in 7 cups of water, then add 1 cup of dish detergent. I use the bottle cap to measure just like the Tide.
I also fill my Downey ball about half full of white vinegar and toss that in. It removes soap build up and softens too.
For whites I use 1/2 cup of All Fabric Bleach from the Dollar Store. A 76 oz box was $2.00. Really thrifty and it doesn't bother my DH's sensitive skin.
Dry scalp
Ginger root
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Squeeze ginger root through press to obtain one tablespoon of juice. Mix all ingredients. Apply to scalp and let dry before shampooing. Repeat three times a week.
My kids absolutely love this recipe, they help mix it and them paint away on their face!
Ingredients
1 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. warm water
1-1/2 tsp. cold cream (any brand)
a few drops of food coloring
Directions
Mix all the ingredients in a paper cup/bowl. And if the mix is too thick you can add a few drops more water. You can paint with your fingers or a paint brush.
Powdered Laundry Detergent - Recipe #9
12 cups Borax
8 cups Baking Soda
8 cups Washing Soda
8 cups Bar soap (grated)
Mix all ingredients well and store in a sealed tub.
Use 1/8 cup of powder per full load.
Recipe #10 - (Powdered)
1 cup Vinegar (white)
1 cup Baking Soda
1 cup Washing Soda
1/4 cup liquid castile soap
Mix well and store in sealed container.
I find it easiest to pour the liquid soap into the bowl first, stirred in the washing soda, then baking soda, then added the vinegar in small batches at a time (the recipe foams up at first). The mixture is a thick paste at first that will break down into a heavy powdered detergent, just keep stirring. There may be some hard lumps, try to break them down when stirring (it really helps to make sure the baking soda isn’t clumpy when first adding).
Instead of buying Spray and Wash or a similar item I make my own.
Clothes Spot Remover
1/3 cool tap water
1/3 all purpose cleaner
1/3 rubbing alcohol
Put in a spray bottle. Shake to mix and use as needed for spot removal on clothes.
love using Febreeze Fabric Freshener but have found it to be quite expensive when used constantly. So, I decided to make my own Fabric Freshener and it is less costly.
You will need:
Spray Bottle (I use an empty Febreeze one)
Liquid Fabric Softener
Take Fabric softener and fill it 3/4 full. Then add the rest with water and shake a bit. You now have Fabric Freshener that is as good if not better then the original Febreeze. The scent also lasts much longer and is a great efficient way of always having this on hand.
Spray away and be happy.
/3 bar of Fells Naptha, 5.5oz bar
1. 1/2 cup arm and hammer WASHING soda not baking
1/2 c borax
1T essential oil (optional)
2 1 gal. jugs
Grate the soap and put it in a large saucepan with 6 c water over med. heat. Heat until soap melts. Add washing soda, borax and oil if desired, stirring constantly until all has dissolved. Let it sit for 5 min. over the hear stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let sit another 5 min. Using a funnel put half the mixture in each gallon jug. Fill each jug halfway with hot water and shake well. Continue to fill the jug to the top with hot water. Shake again. Put aside for about 24 hours. This gels up and looks like egg whites. Use 1/2 to 1/3 c. per load. It won't suds up like most detergents but the clothes smell wonderful. You can also add 1/2 c. white vinegar to soften the clothes. All ingredients can be found in the laundry aisle of the grocery. usually on the top shelf.
fabric softener
I save an old fabric softener or detergent bottled (rinsed well). Using a funnel I carefully pour the following into the bottle:
2 cups vinegar
2 cups baking soda
4 cups hot water
Be careful when adding the baking soda, do so very slowly as it will foam up. Cap and shake gently from side to side, opening the cap to allow air to escape (you may need to do this several times). Add about 20 drops of essential oil. I love lavender but you can use cedarwood, rose, eucalyptus, whatever you love.
Shake side to side before each use as the baking soda will settle. Pour just past the line in a downyball (I find this method works better than the machines fabric softener dispenser). Toss the ball in and that's it.
It costs a mere pennies to make. Buy the huge boxes of baking soda now available and gallons of white vinegar.
No static cling whatsoever and leaves a lovely scent on your clothing. For extra fragrance, put some in a spray bottle and spray your load of laundry as it goes into the dryer.
The serviceman where we bought our Whirlpool washer and dryer combo said NEVER to use any type of dryer sheets in a dryer. They leave a residue on the lint screen. Take your screen and hold it under a running faucet. If the water beads and doesn't run thru freely, it's clogged by use of dryer sheets.
Try this cheap, environmentally friendly version instead. It's safe to use on children's sleepwear and doesn't diminish the absorbency of towels or clothes as it does not coat the fabric.
Powder laundry soap
The recipe for the laundry soap is as follows. Feel free to add the anecdote if you like.
1 c. shredded or grated bar soap (I use the food proc. to shred the little soap bars from motels, or buy soap at $1 store.
1/2 c. super washing soda (Arm and Hammer) This can be tricky to find but some grocery stores carry it. A & H toll free locator number is 1-800-524-1328.
1/2 c. borax (Borateem avail in laundry deterg. aisle.)
This doesn't suds up. Use only 1 tablespoon.
I make a double batch of this and it lasts 6 months.
I recently was away from home for a few days. I had just made up a double batch of this homemade powder laundry detergent. When I got home the canister was almost empty. The housesitter did some wash and since the stuff doesn't suds up-she kept adding more. She used like a 6-month supply of laundry soap! I was NOT pleased!
By Linda
Take an old towel and soak it in liquid fabric softener. Wring it out good, pour the liquid fabric softener back into the bottle and let the towel dry before using. This "sheet" should last you at least 40 loads of laundry. One bottle of liquid fabric softener should last years.
I love the smell of Febreeze but can't stand the price so I searched for an online equivalent which I can not take credit for but will gladly share. Go to any local store and take the caps off the liquid fabric softener, sniff away till you find one you like. Purchase the softener and a spray bottle.
Take two capfuls of the fabric softener and fill the rest of the spray bottle with water and wallah! Instant Fabric Freshener. If you prefer a less potent smell you can use 1 capful of softener, it still works the same.
Also, if you want to make generic wrinkle releaser you use 1 capful of any liquid fabric softener and fill the rest of the spray bottle with water. Spray on wrinkled clothing tug to smooth and hang to dry - wrinkle free.
But the coolest thing is if you keep your bottle of fabric freshener in your laundry room, you can simply spray it on the wet clothes when placing them in the dryer, I use 8-10 sprays per load and you no longer need dryer sheets but get that oh so lovely smell and feel that fabric softener sheets give your clothes.
I use Ajax, Dawn or Joy to wash my clothes. It's bunches cheaper than Tide. Mix it 7 to 1 (Water/Ajax, Dawn or Joy) in your empty laundry detergent bottle. Pour in 7 cups of water, then add 1 cup of dish detergent. I use the bottle cap to measure just like the Tide.
I also fill my Downey ball about half full of white vinegar and toss that in. It removes soap build up and softens too.
For whites I use 1/2 cup of All Fabric Bleach from the Dollar Store. A 76 oz box was $2.00. Really thrifty and it doesn't bother my DH's sensitive skin.
Dry scalp
Ginger root
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Squeeze ginger root through press to obtain one tablespoon of juice. Mix all ingredients. Apply to scalp and let dry before shampooing. Repeat three times a week.
My kids absolutely love this recipe, they help mix it and them paint away on their face!
Ingredients
1 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. warm water
1-1/2 tsp. cold cream (any brand)
a few drops of food coloring
Directions
Mix all the ingredients in a paper cup/bowl. And if the mix is too thick you can add a few drops more water. You can paint with your fingers or a paint brush.
Powdered Laundry Detergent - Recipe #9
12 cups Borax
8 cups Baking Soda
8 cups Washing Soda
8 cups Bar soap (grated)
Mix all ingredients well and store in a sealed tub.
Use 1/8 cup of powder per full load.
Recipe #10 - (Powdered)
1 cup Vinegar (white)
1 cup Baking Soda
1 cup Washing Soda
1/4 cup liquid castile soap
Mix well and store in sealed container.
I find it easiest to pour the liquid soap into the bowl first, stirred in the washing soda, then baking soda, then added the vinegar in small batches at a time (the recipe foams up at first). The mixture is a thick paste at first that will break down into a heavy powdered detergent, just keep stirring. There may be some hard lumps, try to break them down when stirring (it really helps to make sure the baking soda isn’t clumpy when first adding).
Instead of buying Spray and Wash or a similar item I make my own.
Clothes Spot Remover
1/3 cool tap water
1/3 all purpose cleaner
1/3 rubbing alcohol
Put in a spray bottle. Shake to mix and use as needed for spot removal on clothes.
love using Febreeze Fabric Freshener but have found it to be quite expensive when used constantly. So, I decided to make my own Fabric Freshener and it is less costly.
You will need:
Spray Bottle (I use an empty Febreeze one)
Liquid Fabric Softener
Take Fabric softener and fill it 3/4 full. Then add the rest with water and shake a bit. You now have Fabric Freshener that is as good if not better then the original Febreeze. The scent also lasts much longer and is a great efficient way of always having this on hand.
Spray away and be happy.