Friday, September 30, 2011

More Laundry Soap

Just wanna thank friends for enlightening me to two more blogs where you can find the recipes for making your own laundry soap. I will post all 3 and make it handy for anyone wanting to check them out:

1.)   http://sunnysimplelife.blogspot.com/search/label/making laundry soap

2.)   http://thebeehivecottage.blogspot.com/2009/07/fresh-batch-of-homemade-laundry.html

3.)   http://thefamilyhomestead.com/laundrysoap.htm

These gals all have wonderful blogs, with so many great postings. The second one is for a powdered soap and looks so pretty. I can just imagine smelling the fresh fragrance. I must be crazy, but after reading what these gals had to say about the finished products I was struck with the desire to rev up the washing machine and tackle the laundry pile. We all know how expensive laundry soap can be. I am for anything that helps to keep cost down. I did notice that Beehive Cottage also says she uses vinegar to rinse her clothes and I will have to check that posting out a bit more. Wouldn't it be great to not have to buy any more of those costly rinse fabric softeners or dryer sheets! ♥

5 comments:

  1. Hi Susanne,
    I left (tried to leave) a comment on your previous post but blogger ate it. I was so mad!! Now I am hiiighting and copying before I hit post just in case. Thanks for the link to the laundry soap on simplelife. I couldn't find it before. The beehive cottage recipe says it smells so good but I cannot find the pink zota soap here. The price of laundry detergent and soap is just getting ridiculous. I use Dove bar soap and it is just ridiculous what a bar of soap costs. I use a few different laundry detergents, ERA, ALL and I even use Purex for my rugs and cleaning towels and stuff. I odn't like it for our clothes because I don't really care for the scent. I really want to try making some so I am going to look for the soap. I used Fels Naptha on my daughter's baby clothes years ago to get out formula stains. I don't know if I can still find it or not. Let me know which recipe you try. I still need to check out the last one on your list. I am still enjoying the scent of the bar soap you sent. It makes my hall bathroom smell so good. I haven't decorated for fall yet but I do have the autumn dishtowel and the candleholder out so I think that counts.
    Hope you have a wonderful day. It is really cool here today and no sunshine.

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  2. Hi Sue, it's so funny, my sister just yesterday was telling me how she started making her own laundry soap and all-purpose cleaner for kitchen, bathroom, windows, etc. Thanks for the links...I'm going to try this. Have a nice weekend. xJosie

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  3. Susanne, What a great idea. I will check them out. And thanks ever so much for all your kind words. I think many people are struggling with issues with their loved ones. I know you are up to your elbows in worry but you still have the time to say sweet words to others. Thanks and hope you have a wonderful weekend,
    Meredith

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  4. Hi Susanne, thanks for the links I will wander over there. I like the idea I am always running out of clothes soap and softener, 4 kids and one hairy dog that attacks dirt, especially when it is raining ='s lots of laundry! Wouldn't a vinegar rinse leave the clothes smelling a bit? Enjoy your Sunday!

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  5. I hope you found a recipe you liked ... we use a box of Borax, a box of Washing Soda, and a bar of Fels Naptha soap (grated). Mix it all up in a big bag or bowl, and use about 2 tablespoons per load. One batch lasts us just under a year and costs less than $10. A pretty good deal!

    We have very hard water but since I've been using the homemade soap I feel that all the towels come out very soft. (I don't use any fabric softener.) Vinegar does make a nice rinse though, especially if you have hard water. Works great on hair too! :)

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