tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604091979927799596.post7053394410032164502..comments2022-11-20T01:02:22.906-08:00Comments on Homemade 365: Day 6 - Laundry PowderJenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522983677250388190noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604091979927799596.post-1937504437441071352010-01-21T18:50:08.740-08:002010-01-21T18:50:08.740-08:00A quick "testimonial": I make this laund...A quick "testimonial": I make this laundry detergent all the time -- I use 1 bar Fels Naptha soap, 1 c borax, and 1 c washing soda. It really works great... leaves clothes smelling CLEAN... and none of my kids have had any problems with it. <br /><br />I'm so excited to find your blog! Can't wait to see what else you make this year!!!Ouizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08377634340650234707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604091979927799596.post-7871547280652190652010-01-20T22:51:45.227-08:002010-01-20T22:51:45.227-08:00What a great blog! Thanks for sharing all your en...What a great blog! Thanks for sharing all your endeavors with us. I am lacking in time and arms most days (two year old on one hip & 10 month old on the other), so I have been using a simpler version of this. Mix 1:1 borax & washing soda, add 1/4c to each load. Works beautifully, as does the recipe you posted. Thanks again!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05551867426976708598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604091979927799596.post-5729871229441439452010-01-20T19:00:35.559-08:002010-01-20T19:00:35.559-08:00PS - meant to add that I've read a few things ...PS - meant to add that I've read a few things online about the toxicity of borax, and sure it's not like baking soda, but I think it's a fair alternative.Lenettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07342070002060603966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604091979927799596.post-84101402129599700212010-01-20T18:59:35.335-08:002010-01-20T18:59:35.335-08:00I use a semi-homemade version: one tablespoon of a...I use a semi-homemade version: one tablespoon of a 1:1 mixture of borax and washing soda and a drizzle of Tide. Mostly because I was given some enormous jugs of Tide and I still like using it. :>)<br /><br />I also use that mixture in my semi-homemade dishwasher detergent, I use 2 cups of the 1:1 mixture (so basically one cup of each) to one cup of Cascade powder. Thanks to our extremely hard water, I also add some Lemi-Shine, because even vinegar didn't touch the film that ended up on our dishes.<br /><br />Can't wait to see your fabric softener... I recently tried one I found online that combined vinegar and baking soda (yup, THAT was exciting!) and water. I added a splash of Downy as a number of reviewers said they had. Usually, I just use a splash of Downy. My 2.5 year old daughter came up with a rash after I started the new stuff! It's been going on for 3 weeks, and I'm not sure what to do. (I've been washing her clothes with no fabric softener at all.) So, can't wait to see what you do!Lenettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07342070002060603966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604091979927799596.post-67940914376414734862010-01-08T07:22:04.136-08:002010-01-08T07:22:04.136-08:00Thank you for the head's up about the toxicity...Thank you for the head's up about the toxicity of Fels Naptha. I did some research and it has minimal toxicity levels, but that is still too much for my comfort - my family has extremely sensitive skin and one person has psoriasis.<br /><br />Owl - didn't find any substitute, but will look. Does Borax irritate the eczema?Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17522983677250388190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604091979927799596.post-61305991652640394122010-01-08T05:40:15.794-08:002010-01-08T05:40:15.794-08:00Fels Naptha is not only caustic, it is toxic. Ivo...Fels Naptha is not only caustic, it is toxic. Ivory is safe. I used a similar recipe for a while, but now have gone back to using this: www.charliessoap.com If you buy more than one little bag, there is a discount. The price is postpaid, which I appreciate. It rinses clean, is great for anyone with sensitive skin. No fabric softener is needed with this soap because it leaves no residue. I have a front loading washer and so if I don't have it stuffed full, I don't even need to use the entire 1 Tablespoon recommended and I wash nearly all of our laundry with cold water. I realize that diapering mommas would want to use hot water, but other than that, there are very few things that need warm/hot water to wash. Think about it... what do we SOAK in? Cold water! Anyway.. just thought I'd put in my 2 cents worth! Sweet baby. :Dloves2spinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02072576848451758173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604091979927799596.post-15211118134554430612010-01-07T20:42:17.338-08:002010-01-07T20:42:17.338-08:00can i use anything in place of the borax? surely ...can i use anything in place of the borax? surely there must be some sort of substitute?OWL MOMMAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18008380571221387027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604091979927799596.post-14728868513012348212010-01-07T17:31:33.533-08:002010-01-07T17:31:33.533-08:00I was just thinking about homemade fabric softener...I was just thinking about homemade fabric softener today. And Lorelei is too cute!Gekniticshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06537430595449285645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604091979927799596.post-44677581150773193682010-01-07T16:22:18.726-08:002010-01-07T16:22:18.726-08:00Oh, what a cutie! I am impressed by your results,...Oh, what a cutie! I am impressed by your results, too! Way to go!!Leslie https://www.blogger.com/profile/11216448707277968516noreply@blogger.com