tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7185023979716123420.post5013431920766439195..comments2012-02-06T13:24:45.048-05:00Decadent Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00263111140937921472noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7185023979716123420.post-30103578322965662722012-01-13T07:54:10.866-05:002012-01-13T07:54:10.866-05:00Borax is what our parents used...its a little hard to find because the soap companies dont want it around...<br /><br />if u got roaches u can mix borax with flour and sugar and make little balls and the roaches will eat it and i think they cant have babies...<br /><br />the clothes look really cleanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7185023979716123420.post-3587842297228137742011-09-30T18:19:48.525-04:002011-09-30T18:19:48.525-04:00I use a similar formula recommended by Annie Jean Brewer who used fels naptha or Octagon soap. her blog addy is http://ajourneytosimplicity.blogspot.com/2011/01/how-to-make-gallon-of-liquid-laundry_10.html<br /> <br />Since we&#39;re in Canada I substituted the Linda Laundry soap bar and it works fine. <br />I found the Linda soap at No Frills and paid $1.49 per bar. I found the Borax at Home Hardware and paid $5.07 tax in. The Arm and Hammer Super Washing Soda I found at the Real Canadian Wholesale club for $6.05 tax in.I do find that I need to wash with hot water so that there won&#39;t be residue on the clothes.... but totally love the process and the savings!<br />Best Wishes from http://youcanknowanything.blogspot.com/Carla The Christian Canadianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13786347464233458860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7185023979716123420.post-61769515792198013652011-06-14T08:19:16.594-04:002011-06-14T08:19:16.594-04:00Great tip and the photos attached to the post are really helpful to know what the detergent is expected to look like. Thanks for the informative post.Wimbledon cleanershttp://www.wimbledon-cleaners.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7185023979716123420.post-28135225499250443192010-11-13T15:55:35.110-05:002010-11-13T15:55:35.110-05:00http://bluecrossblueshield.groupsite.com bluecross blueshield of floridaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7185023979716123420.post-57095090742436954052010-11-09T21:33:29.253-05:002010-11-09T21:33:29.253-05:00If you are open to having a guest blog poster please reply and let me know. I will provide you with unique content for your blog, thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7185023979716123420.post-35939299822430288562009-07-29T18:54:27.070-04:002009-07-29T18:54:27.070-04:00I only ever use the one bar of soap, but they come in twin packs that&#39;s why there was two in the photo.<br /><br />Glad you like the recipe, and its supposed to be fine for septic tanks and for front loader machines, as its low suds.<br /><br />Gill<br /><br />(Thanks for the mention also)Gill - That British Womanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17456247587052149765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7185023979716123420.post-76489884012620187242009-07-20T10:53:32.803-04:002009-07-20T10:53:32.803-04:00I know what Borax is and own a box. That, in itself, amazes me. Maybe there is still hope for my very weak domestic skills.Caution Flaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11172990197662644455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7185023979716123420.post-37597523829905441022009-07-18T11:53:04.961-04:002009-07-18T11:53:04.961-04:00I truly am impressed...and wondering with our septic tank if this isn&#39;t what I should do, too.Patriciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10435071269417046903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7185023979716123420.post-76334703521235919982009-07-18T01:39:23.445-04:002009-07-18T01:39:23.445-04:00I love the whole process of laundry- it is very satisfying. NOT IRONING THOUGH.<br />I can&#39;t imagine making my own suds though- I admire you.<br />I love leaving my washing out to dry naturally but it can mean a lot of ducking and diving here in the lake district... especially this week where it has poured and poured............sighLakeland Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13263946096580997595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7185023979716123420.post-12794808640287528912009-07-17T17:06:25.448-04:002009-07-17T17:06:25.448-04:00In all of these years I have NEVER ONCE thought about making my own laundry detergent..You are very clever and I bet it works better than the store bought kind. I have never heard of Linda soap though..new one on me.<br />Thanks for stopping by. i am so glad that you liked my purse..i am on my second one now..<br />SandyFlip Flop Flooziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11382683724151287591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7185023979716123420.post-48184747145288329502009-07-17T05:11:09.305-04:002009-07-17T05:11:09.305-04:00Gosh, I&#39;ve lots of comments.<br /><br />Firstly I hang out my washing and always have done. <br />Second, and I&#39;d only admit it to you, I have not only photographed the washing on the line but photographed its shadows as well! <br />Thirdly, loved the photo with the sun on it.<br />Fourthly, bookmarked your blog posting in case I ever get the energy to make my own washing liquid.<br />Fifthly, thoroughly enjoyed the posting.<br />Sixthly that&#39;s more than enough....Scriptor Senexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17795521284516432520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7185023979716123420.post-82536581566433210822009-07-16T22:39:58.646-04:002009-07-16T22:39:58.646-04:00BORAX is a mineral. <br />It&#39;s made up of sodium, boron, oxygen, water. Any grocery or hardware store should carry it. It&#39;s been used forever for laundry purposes. There is tons of info online about it. Don&#39;t handle it without gloves, or breathe it. Hence, I didn&#39;t smell it. <br /><br />HE FRONTLOADERS <br />What I&#39;ve gathered by scouring online is that this recipe can be used but in a reduced amount 1 T. and be absolutely sure to follow your machines cleaning instructions. There is some conflicting info about it clogging up gaskets while others say just follow the instructions to make sure to keep the machine clean. Some people say the warranty is voided if you use a detergent other than what the mfg. recommend. <br /><br />Apparently one of the specs of the HE detergent formulated for these machines is non-sudsing which is exactly one of the features of this recipe. <br /><br />FINDING BAR SOAP<br />Try any grocery store, department or hardware store. Ask for yellow laundry soap. What you want is a simple basic soap. No naptha which is a petroleum and leaves gunk on the fabric. <br /><br />Some sites also suggest using ivory bar soap if you can&#39;t find the sunlight bar soap. I bought the Linda brand at a discount grocer called Price Chopper. They also had the Sunlight bars.Decadent Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00263111140937921472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7185023979716123420.post-66009127818964397422009-07-16T16:06:09.470-04:002009-07-16T16:06:09.470-04:00I have a new front loading washing machine that calls for High Energy detergent. I have been told that you can use regular detergent--just use half. Do you know if this is doable in those types of machines?AngelMchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14987158429794291348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7185023979716123420.post-85840976394378620192009-07-16T09:20:30.297-04:002009-07-16T09:20:30.297-04:00This is excellent. <br /><br />Love how doing things the old fashioned way mystifies people :)<br /><br />While the detergent companies are making ever more complex formulas costing ever so much more, here you are getting down to the basics.<br /><br />I&#39;m just not sure about the soap -- I don&#39;t think we have anything like that. I&#39;ve never noticed solid laundry soap other than Fells Naptha (which has bleach in it and has left bleached-out marks in my things before :(<br /><br />Sunlight is a dish detergent as far as I know -- not solid...<br /><br />Please advise...Leilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03432158981260636910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7185023979716123420.post-47600263408462469062009-07-16T08:20:37.699-04:002009-07-16T08:20:37.699-04:00Is there anything you don&#39;t know how to do?<br />You amaze me.<br />Love JeanneJeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16734743330025974332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7185023979716123420.post-52803579705145235192009-07-16T04:13:03.490-04:002009-07-16T04:13:03.490-04:00LOL, i was just going to say what is Borax...someone beat me to it...????Sally's Worldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01416164953787994180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7185023979716123420.post-52826891184091278782009-07-16T03:50:35.348-04:002009-07-16T03:50:35.348-04:00Okay, so I&#39;m a 30 year old woman who should know this, but what is borax and what does it smell like?Glory von Hathorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04045115246564812877noreply@blogger.com