I mixed up a batch of this and tried it on some work clothes, and it worked excellently. It's really cheap to make, too. I used an ivory bar, instead of what they listed up there.
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DIY laundry soap
by Satanus 42 Replies latest jw friends
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clarity
I should be sleeping by now ... but so glad I found this recipe
again, as I meant to try it! Thanks for bumping it Satanus!
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I think a smaller batch would be better for me, so I'll just cut
the ingredients in half ... should work!
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If bleach is added to the load are their problems with that?
Sometimes bleach causes a reaction.... & the water turns brown.
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Thanks
clarity
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talesin
Borax works as a bleach.
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clarity
Hey talesin, what are doing up so late?
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I wasn't thinking about the borax ... of course! .. but
what about the 'disinfection' aspect .... I like to do all the white
towels ect with a bit of bleach!
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I'll catch this in the morning, goodnite
clarity
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talesin
'nite
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Satanus
Bleach is compatable when you add it in the machine. I don't know what it would do if you added it to the soap mix.
I got about half a gallon w 1 cup soda, 1/2 cup borax and one bar soap. It was basically at the saturation level, borax to water. It is totally dissolved and is a slush, since it cooled off. It works great.
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FlyingHighNow
Does it work well?
Someone gave me a box of Amway powder detergent. It lasted forever and it got even the toughest stains out of my white work shirts without pre-treatment. It's the most effective detergent I've ever used. Problem is that it's expensive.
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Satanus
A lot of soaps have filler added. This diy stuff has none. W the good stuff being so expensive, yet so simple to make, it makes me wonder if it is a high profit product, a scam, perhaps.
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return of parakeet
I've heard that washing soda can irritate the skin. Wear latex gloves when mixing in the washing soda.
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Satanus
It dissolves instantly, and you don't need to put your hands in it. Just use a spoon or stick to stir it.
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