I have been a little absent lately. My apologies.
I have some ideas for posts that i've been sitting on, which I will hopefully share soon, but in the meantime I want to share something else with you.
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I've been making my own laundry soap for a few years now. It works well, doesn't leave a strong scent (but it does leave a fresh scent), is much cheaper, and is environmentally friendly. I got this recipe from The Naturally Clean Home by Karyn Siegel-Maier.
I usually make a double or triple batch, and it lasts me through 4-5 months or so.
Mix together:
1 cup washing soda (available in boxes in the laundry aisle)
1 cup baking soda
1 cup soap flakes or finely grated pure bar soap
10 drops essential oil of choice* (optional)
Use 1/2 cup for an average load. (I usually use less than that)
I usually start the water running into the washing machine, put in a scoop of soap and glug of white vinegar (which apparently also cuts down on static electricity).
Enjoy!
*Here is a picture of the essential oil chart in the book, which I really appreciate,
though I will say I don't really notice the scent in the washed clothes, after drying:
Thanks for sharing this! I have been interested in making my own laundry soap but all the recipes I have seen contain Borax, which I am very allergic too. This looks great!
ReplyDeleteI've been making ours for at least a year now using this same recipe, sans the essential oils. I love it and have saved quite a bit of money doing it.
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