tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838898467906694014.post1424424089168807586..comments2023-12-19T21:33:35.500-08:00Comments on Increasingly Domestic: Homemade Laundry CreamAmy @ Increasingly Domestichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02737334987729013382noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838898467906694014.post-17995222269783929902014-09-10T17:09:11.399-07:002014-09-10T17:09:11.399-07:00I love this cream version. I have been making my ...I love this cream version. I have been making my own liquid for a couple of years and I add essential oils (usually lavender and/or vanilla) about 20 drops per 5 gallon batch. Think I'll try about half for the cream version and see how that goes.GammyGeorgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12627280567283269466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838898467906694014.post-81662451386142809772013-11-25T13:12:15.616-08:002013-11-25T13:12:15.616-08:00Nice Blog. Find cheap cleaner in Peterborough, hin...Nice Blog. Find cheap cleaner in Peterborough, hints and tips about house cleaning <a href="http://www.cleaning-peterborough.co.uk" rel="nofollow">Cleaning Peterborough</a>.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14320638902602035066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838898467906694014.post-87948655657014816082011-12-03T14:39:05.438-08:002011-12-03T14:39:05.438-08:00wow this is a great idea! Thanks for sharing. have...wow this is a great idea! Thanks for sharing. have a lovely weekend!<br /><br /><br />Hugs,<br />LelanieAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09340289577816373233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838898467906694014.post-42081562345094368662011-12-01T12:18:14.435-08:002011-12-01T12:18:14.435-08:00So incredibly cool! I saw your link over at "...So incredibly cool! I saw your link over at "What Allie's Making Now" and just had to come check it out. I'll definitely give this a try!<br /><br />Jenn/Rook No. 17Jenn Ericksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05484708374808620986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838898467906694014.post-50859270250070236792011-12-01T05:44:39.551-08:002011-12-01T05:44:39.551-08:00This is great! I'm always spending tons of mo...This is great! I'm always spending tons of money on detergent. Definitely got to give this a try. I'm a new follower, please drop by for a visit when you can.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16767906908963958013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838898467906694014.post-84963247171602526542011-11-30T18:04:30.673-08:002011-11-30T18:04:30.673-08:00This is great - please consider linking to the Suc...This is great - please consider linking to the Success U - Wednesday Linkup Party at www.thestuffofsuccess.comAthenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07593850156570840206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838898467906694014.post-85310914226533621222011-11-30T08:06:04.458-08:002011-11-30T08:06:04.458-08:00Yay! I'm glad this worked out for you. I love ...Yay! I'm glad this worked out for you. I love how mine cleans and have been using lesser amounts. Oh, and yes, I think adding the water as you blend definitely helps. When I make this recipe again I'll probably add more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838898467906694014.post-75055158319015526122011-11-30T05:15:04.850-08:002011-11-30T05:15:04.850-08:00I make the powdered version. For some reason my HE...I make the powdered version. For some reason my HE machine likes powdered detergent best.Lisa Nelsen-Woodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13731962631056727458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838898467906694014.post-88406806798736203542011-11-27T11:48:28.559-08:002011-11-27T11:48:28.559-08:00Very cool! Going to give it a shot, thanks for ins...Very cool! Going to give it a shot, thanks for inspiring!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12955310538351705444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838898467906694014.post-23651700942402797342011-11-27T06:32:05.453-08:002011-11-27T06:32:05.453-08:00It's really not hard to make the concentrated ...It's really not hard to make the concentrated gel version. Since you make your own soap, I would imagine you have a Stick blender that you could use to smooth out the gel once it cools. I like not having to store 5 gallons of Detergent. My utility room is very small (6'x 6').<br /><br />Since you already use & like the powder version, why switch? :) <br /><br />I also tweak my detergent with Dawn & generic oxyclean.Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13406768420271504317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838898467906694014.post-14278889278581048312011-11-27T05:57:55.267-08:002011-11-27T05:57:55.267-08:00I've made the liquid version, but not the crea...I've made the liquid version, but not the cream. Sounds interesting (but lots of work). I use the powder version (1 bar fels naptha, 1 cup of borax and washing soda) Lots of times I throw in some oxiclean for good measure. ;-) <br /><br />I have also made my own laundry bars, and think I will start doing that. I love making homemade soap. I am pretty sensitive to fragrances, and grating the fels naptha sometimes puts my sinuses in a tailspin! When you make your own laundry bar, you can put in some essential oils that you like!<br /><br />I'll be posting a recipe on my blog in the next week or so about homemade laundry bars...<br /><br />Have a great weekend!!<br />Terri<br />www.beyond-relevance.comMrsTerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17088453017582485119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838898467906694014.post-19835466422454256202011-11-27T04:55:33.187-08:002011-11-27T04:55:33.187-08:00Just ran across this on "Be Different Act Nor...Just ran across this on "Be Different Act Normal". I never heard of this either. I do make my own liquid detergent with similar ingredients and it takes me about 15 minutes. I have been making it for 2 1/2 years after getting the recipe from a friend. <br />1/3 bar Fels Naptha grated<br />1/2 c. washing soda<br />1/2 c. borax<br />--In a pot with 6 cups water add the grated Fels Naptha and heat it until the soap melts. Then add the borax and washing soda and stir it until it dissolves. Remove from heat and pour in 4 c. hot water into a bucket. Add the soap mixture to the bucket and add 1 gallon and 6 cups water and stir. Put into containers (I use -2- one gallon empty vinegar bottles--a funnel can help). Let sit for 24 hours and it will gel to an egg drop soup consistency. Shake before using. Use 1/2 c. per load--it does not have suds. <br />--makes 2 gallons--The Mixing Bowlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16546219479461391991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838898467906694014.post-89358203850073218422011-11-22T09:55:33.680-08:002011-11-22T09:55:33.680-08:00I think making the powder would be faster to do, b...I think making the powder would be faster to do, but I am too lazy to put the powder in, & wait for it to dissolve before putting in the clothes. I know the gel/cream version will dissolve right away.<br /><br />I've tried both powder & liquid version of Dishwasher Detergent. I've never really had good luck with either. I started mixing homemade with store version, & I save a little bit that way, but get cleaner dishes. Let me know if you have a recipe that works better for you.Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13406768420271504317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838898467906694014.post-25408966153095611742011-11-22T08:07:03.121-08:002011-11-22T08:07:03.121-08:00I've been wanting to try this too. Glad to he...I've been wanting to try this too. Glad to hear it works...I think I am going to try the powder version first because it seems like it would be less messy to make...and I'm lazy lol! I am almost out of dishwasher detergent so I think I am going to try that recipe this week...did you ever try it??Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05743892928906512794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838898467906694014.post-72956528983303256082011-11-19T16:17:35.926-08:002011-11-19T16:17:35.926-08:00Hi,
I make a concentrated version of it also. I ...Hi,<br /><br />I make a concentrated version of it also. I use a total of 15 cups of water, & 1 cup Washing Soda & Borax, 1 bar Fels Naptha. After it has cooled in a 1 gallon wide mouth container, I use a Stick Blender to mix it. I then use 1-2 tablespoons per wash in a regular top load washer. Works greatTheresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13406768420271504317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838898467906694014.post-47376081845113464922011-11-18T19:59:25.501-08:002011-11-18T19:59:25.501-08:00How cool! I keep thinking I need to try homemade l...How cool! I keep thinking I need to try homemade laundry soap, but I got a great deal online the other day, so I got about 6 months worth of laundry soap for $10, shipped right to my door... so I'll try homemade in another 6 months :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02881734963401294721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838898467906694014.post-86635844503910894352011-11-18T13:02:59.807-08:002011-11-18T13:02:59.807-08:00Thanks for this! I have been wanting to make laund...Thanks for this! I have been wanting to make laundry soap for a while. Shay :) http://raisingdieter.blogspot.com/Shayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09233775274467652037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838898467906694014.post-76209523376763193882011-11-18T10:47:55.554-08:002011-11-18T10:47:55.554-08:00Lol, this actually looks kind of yummy.:) I make ...Lol, this actually looks kind of yummy.:) I make a liquid version, and I"m very happy with it. I just wish it had a stronger scent. I think the main scents from storebought detergents are probably more fabric softener though, than the actual soap. Good luck with your other experiments.:)<br />Shiloh<br />everydaygameplan.netsstonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12877591559376014925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838898467906694014.post-77865476846977644402011-11-17T18:34:15.015-08:002011-11-17T18:34:15.015-08:00I make the powdered version with ivory soap and I ...I make the powdered version with ivory soap and I LOVE it! Never heard of a laundry cream, very cool!Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04752656798673267346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838898467906694014.post-80884138559727957012011-11-17T18:14:04.343-08:002011-11-17T18:14:04.343-08:00Nice work Amy! Do you know how it compares cost wi...Nice work Amy! Do you know how it compares cost wise to store bought stuff? I'm interested to hear about the other versions!Jennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17538556181368925304noreply@blogger.com