Within the two years of making my own soap, I bought detergent one time. A local grocery store had a huge sale on detergent. I was able to get 2 (100 oz) bottles for $6.00, which was cheaper than buying the Borax and Washing Soda that I needed at the time. I knew as soon as I started using the store bought detergent, I was not happy. Needless to say, as soon as I used up all the store bought, I quickly purchased my Borax and Washing Soda and made a batch.
There are tons of reviews on the internet about homemade laundry soap. Many are good, while some are bad. Funny, how a lot of the bad reviews are for recipes that call for baking soda and using any bath soap. Leave the baking soda out! You don't need it. Bath soap has added oils and moisturizers for the skin. Really, you don't want to add any oils or moisturizers to your clothes. I highly recommend using a true laundry soap like Fels Naptha.
We have been on well water for just over a year and honestly, I believe our clothes are holding together longer than when we were on city water. I also think the well water washes a lot better. For now, homemade laundry soap is where the savings are for our family.
Thanks for the update. Do you think you could add a menu page that lists each link or maybe even the text from all of your updates?
ReplyDeleteI've added the Purex crystals to my smaller container and I shake it up really well before using it each time.
My mom is making the soap, too. I'll let you know how it turns out for her.
I added a link in the side bar for updates. :) I hope your Mom enjoys the soap. I can't wait to hear how she likes it.
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