Comments on: DIY tutorial to make your own laundry soap and save big money http://www.couponsandfreebiesmom.com/2008/08/diy-tutorial-to-make-your-own-laundry-soap-and-save-big-money.html Coupons, Extreme Couponing, Freebies & Deals Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:08:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: The Engineer http://www.couponsandfreebiesmom.com/2008/08/diy-tutorial-to-make-your-own-laundry-soap-and-save-big-money.html/comment-page-1#comment-141 The Engineer Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:42:39 +0000 http://engineeradebtfreelife.com/2008/08/diy-tutorial-to-make-your-own-laundry-soap-and-save-big-money/#comment-141 Yes, it will be a bit watery compared to storebought detergents which are kind of syrup like. I don't know about slimey, maybe they did something different. I have found it to work just as well though. You also might find it likes to clump up a bit over time, just give you bucket a shake and the clumps will re-dissolve again. Yes, it will be a bit watery compared to storebought detergents which are kind of syrup like. I don’t know about slimey, maybe they did something different. I have found it to work just as well though. You also might find it likes to clump up a bit over time, just give you bucket a shake and the clumps will re-dissolve again.

]]> By: Melissa J http://www.couponsandfreebiesmom.com/2008/08/diy-tutorial-to-make-your-own-laundry-soap-and-save-big-money.html/comment-page-1#comment-140 Melissa J Sun, 29 Nov 2009 11:07:23 +0000 http://engineeradebtfreelife.com/2008/08/diy-tutorial-to-make-your-own-laundry-soap-and-save-big-money/#comment-140 I tried making this and I was wondering if it was supposed to be very watery? I read on another page somewhere that theirs turns out to be like slime. TIA I tried making this and I was wondering if it was supposed to be very watery? I read on another page somewhere that theirs turns out to be like slime. TIA

]]> By: Christina http://www.couponsandfreebiesmom.com/2008/08/diy-tutorial-to-make-your-own-laundry-soap-and-save-big-money.html/comment-page-1#comment-139 Christina Sat, 18 Jul 2009 22:09:38 +0000 http://engineeradebtfreelife.com/2008/08/diy-tutorial-to-make-your-own-laundry-soap-and-save-big-money/#comment-139 Thanks for this. My kids and I tried it and had so much fun making it! Thanks for this. My kids and I tried it and had so much fun making it!

]]> By: Mary http://www.couponsandfreebiesmom.com/2008/08/diy-tutorial-to-make-your-own-laundry-soap-and-save-big-money.html/comment-page-1#comment-138 Mary Fri, 03 Oct 2008 23:03:00 +0000 http://engineeradebtfreelife.com/2008/08/diy-tutorial-to-make-your-own-laundry-soap-and-save-big-money/#comment-138 This is the simplest explanation I've seen. I'm going to give it a try. Thanks for posting! Consider yourself Stumbled! This is the simplest explanation I’ve seen. I’m going to give it a try. Thanks for posting! Consider yourself Stumbled!

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.couponsandfreebiesmom.com/2008/08/diy-tutorial-to-make-your-own-laundry-soap-and-save-big-money.html/comment-page-1#comment-137 Anonymous Thu, 25 Sep 2008 17:40:00 +0000 http://engineeradebtfreelife.com/2008/08/diy-tutorial-to-make-your-own-laundry-soap-and-save-big-money/#comment-137 Oh, and this soap is safe for HE and FL washers because it's low sudsing! Oh, and this soap is safe for HE and FL washers because it’s low sudsing!

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.couponsandfreebiesmom.com/2008/08/diy-tutorial-to-make-your-own-laundry-soap-and-save-big-money.html/comment-page-1#comment-136 Anonymous Thu, 25 Sep 2008 17:39:00 +0000 http://engineeradebtfreelife.com/2008/08/diy-tutorial-to-make-your-own-laundry-soap-and-save-big-money/#comment-136 I love making my own soap...but I prefer the powdered version because it's faster to make and easier to store.<br/><br/>I have young children so I use kirk's castile soap because it's safe for those with sensitive skin.<br/><br/>Super Gentle Homemade Laundry Soap<br/><br/>1 cup Washing Soda<br/>1 cup 20 Mule Team Borax<br/>1 bar Kirk's Castile Soap<br/><br/>Slice soap into strips and run through food processor to make "soap beads". (or you could use a cheese grater)<br/><br/>Combine soap beads, borax, and washing soda. Done!<br/><br/>Use 1-2 tablespoon for small loads, 3-4 tablespoons for large loads.<br/><br/>Dissolve in hot water if washing with cold water. I love making my own soap…but I prefer the powdered version because it’s faster to make and easier to store.

I have young children so I use kirk’s castile soap because it’s safe for those with sensitive skin.

Super Gentle Homemade Laundry Soap

1 cup Washing Soda
1 cup 20 Mule Team Borax
1 bar Kirk’s Castile Soap

Slice soap into strips and run through food processor to make “soap beads”. (or you could use a cheese grater)

Combine soap beads, borax, and washing soda. Done!

Use 1-2 tablespoon for small loads, 3-4 tablespoons for large loads.

Dissolve in hot water if washing with cold water.

]]> By: KeepItSimple http://www.couponsandfreebiesmom.com/2008/08/diy-tutorial-to-make-your-own-laundry-soap-and-save-big-money.html/comment-page-1#comment-135 KeepItSimple Mon, 08 Sep 2008 03:37:00 +0000 http://engineeradebtfreelife.com/2008/08/diy-tutorial-to-make-your-own-laundry-soap-and-save-big-money/#comment-135 Hi...<br/><br/>Thanks for the great tutorial!!! I always like to see how others make things.<br/><br/>I did a <a HREF="http://thereisaseason.blogspot.com/2008/04/for-making-liquid-laundry-soap.html" REL="nofollow" rel="nofollow">tutorial of my own</a> a while back - it's similar, but I use washing soda and fels naptha soap. I also only make 2 gallons at a time -whichs lasts about a month. We pour the finished product into two gallons jugs.<br/><br/>As for the HE washers - yes, we have a front loader and it works great. You only need about half as much of the soap - so it lasts even longer!!<br/><br/>Thanks again!<br/>Camille Hi…

Thanks for the great tutorial!!! I always like to see how others make things.

I did a tutorial of my own a while back – it’s similar, but I use washing soda and fels naptha soap. I also only make 2 gallons at a time -whichs lasts about a month. We pour the finished product into two gallons jugs.

As for the HE washers – yes, we have a front loader and it works great. You only need about half as much of the soap – so it lasts even longer!!

Thanks again!
Camille

]]> By: Hercules http://www.couponsandfreebiesmom.com/2008/08/diy-tutorial-to-make-your-own-laundry-soap-and-save-big-money.html/comment-page-1#comment-134 Hercules Tue, 02 Sep 2008 20:19:00 +0000 http://engineeradebtfreelife.com/2008/08/diy-tutorial-to-make-your-own-laundry-soap-and-save-big-money/#comment-134 If you use Arm & Hammer 'Washing Soda' rather than 'Baking Soda it will get stains out better. If you use Arm & Hammer 'Washing Soda' rather than 'Baking Soda it will get stains out better.

]]> By: Hercules http://www.couponsandfreebiesmom.com/2008/08/diy-tutorial-to-make-your-own-laundry-soap-and-save-big-money.html/comment-page-1#comment-133 Hercules Tue, 02 Sep 2008 20:16:00 +0000 http://engineeradebtfreelife.com/2008/08/diy-tutorial-to-make-your-own-laundry-soap-and-save-big-money/#comment-133 If you use Arm & Hammer 'Washing Soda' instead of the 'Baking Soda' it works even better. If you use Arm & Hammer 'Washing Soda' instead of the 'Baking Soda' it works even better.

]]> By: madsow http://www.couponsandfreebiesmom.com/2008/08/diy-tutorial-to-make-your-own-laundry-soap-and-save-big-money.html/comment-page-1#comment-132 madsow Sat, 30 Aug 2008 01:25:00 +0000 http://engineeradebtfreelife.com/2008/08/diy-tutorial-to-make-your-own-laundry-soap-and-save-big-money/#comment-132 I honestly don't have any idea. I have never used an high efficiency machine before. Other than knowing that they use less water and soap, I don't really know a thing about them.<br/><br/><br/>Unless they use a different kind of soap I would assume you could use it, just in smaller quantity... but again that is an assumption on my part. Sorry I can't be more help than that. There are several other blogs out there that have tips and such for home made laundry soap (such as tipnut.com) all I can recommend is to check around with some of them. Knowing the manufacturer they will probably tell you that you have to use the brand they recommend or the sky will fall and the earth will cease to rotate.<br/><br/><br/>Good luck. I honestly don’t have any idea. I have never used an high efficiency machine before. Other than knowing that they use less water and soap, I don’t really know a thing about them.

Unless they use a different kind of soap I would assume you could use it, just in smaller quantity… but again that is an assumption on my part. Sorry I can’t be more help than that. There are several other blogs out there that have tips and such for home made laundry soap (such as tipnut.com) all I can recommend is to check around with some of them. Knowing the manufacturer they will probably tell you that you have to use the brand they recommend or the sky will fall and the earth will cease to rotate.

Good luck.

]]> By: Steff http://www.couponsandfreebiesmom.com/2008/08/diy-tutorial-to-make-your-own-laundry-soap-and-save-big-money.html/comment-page-1#comment-131 Steff Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:40:00 +0000 http://engineeradebtfreelife.com/2008/08/diy-tutorial-to-make-your-own-laundry-soap-and-save-big-money/#comment-131 Will this work with an HE washer? Will this work with an HE washer?

]]> By: Crystal http://www.couponsandfreebiesmom.com/2008/08/diy-tutorial-to-make-your-own-laundry-soap-and-save-big-money.html/comment-page-1#comment-130 Crystal Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:24:00 +0000 http://engineeradebtfreelife.com/2008/08/diy-tutorial-to-make-your-own-laundry-soap-and-save-big-money/#comment-130 I like just using the powder form. But great tips. I like just using the powder form. But great tips.

]]> By: Marcia http://www.couponsandfreebiesmom.com/2008/08/diy-tutorial-to-make-your-own-laundry-soap-and-save-big-money.html/comment-page-1#comment-129 Marcia Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:09:00 +0000 http://engineeradebtfreelife.com/2008/08/diy-tutorial-to-make-your-own-laundry-soap-and-save-big-money/#comment-129 Followed you over from Festival of Frugality...<br/><br/>You know, I've always considered trying this. But I buy the cheapo Pyrex laundry soap, and it only costs us about $15 a year. Maybe I'll do it for fun some day. Followed you over from Festival of Frugality…

You know, I’ve always considered trying this. But I buy the cheapo Pyrex laundry soap, and it only costs us about $15 a year. Maybe I’ll do it for fun some day.

]]> By: madsow http://www.couponsandfreebiesmom.com/2008/08/diy-tutorial-to-make-your-own-laundry-soap-and-save-big-money.html/comment-page-1#comment-128 madsow Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:45:00 +0000 http://engineeradebtfreelife.com/2008/08/diy-tutorial-to-make-your-own-laundry-soap-and-save-big-money/#comment-128 Yes, it is not as perfect as store bought soap, you have to shake it before you use it or it will settle out. But it sure is cheap and works well.<br/><br/>Thanks for stopping by! Yes, it is not as perfect as store bought soap, you have to shake it before you use it or it will settle out. But it sure is cheap and works well.

Thanks for stopping by!

]]> By: LiNTEK http://www.couponsandfreebiesmom.com/2008/08/diy-tutorial-to-make-your-own-laundry-soap-and-save-big-money.html/comment-page-1#comment-127 LiNTEK Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:27:00 +0000 http://engineeradebtfreelife.com/2008/08/diy-tutorial-to-make-your-own-laundry-soap-and-save-big-money/#comment-127 Very practical solution, especially now that times are hard. Very practical solution, especially now that times are hard.

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