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skothing 06-26-2013 03:14 AM

Can you use it to make laundry soap? I made my first batch 2 weeks ago and LOVE it. I have a front loader HQ.

skothing 06-26-2013 03:18 AM

Can you use it for making laundry soap? I make my own. Made my first batch 2 weeks ago and love it! I have a front loader and HQ. Also have a well and no problems! Best cleaner ever.

Lady Diana 06-26-2013 03:54 AM

This is an easy fix. Only buy the baking kind. I used baking soda (baking kind) in the frig and freezer long before they sold a special box for that use. So buy the baking only and use it for baking and the fridge. I open the spout area of the box carefully, leaving the flap, then in a month, I hold the flap shake the box and put it back in the frig. Then I use it in the wash.

jitkaau 06-26-2013 04:04 AM

Sounds like my 88 year old mum, who was putting " coconut milk" on her breakfast cereal until I pointed out that it was a shampoo and not the edible kind...glad I went to visit.lol

jitkaau 06-26-2013 04:07 AM


Originally Posted by Lady Diana (Post 6144285)
This is an easy fix. Only buy the baking kind. I used baking soda (baking kind) in the frig and freezer long before they sold a special box for that use. So buy the baking only and use it for baking and the fridge. I open the spout area of the box carefully, leaving the flap, then in a month, I hold the flap shake the box and put it back in the frig. Then I use it in the wash.

It is really good for cleaning gunk off cars ( but doesn't leave a shine) and also for cleaning grime in the kitchen and bathroom.

matraina 06-26-2013 01:43 PM

I did the same thing but realized what it said before I pulled it off the grocery shelf.

ptquilts 06-26-2013 02:06 PM

actually I don't believe the whole "Deodorizes your fridge and freezer" racket - baking soda does not work that way. Now if you make a paste with water and smear it on something, it will clean off odors (like plastic containers). Also I like it for a mild scouring powder.

Just another racket to sell more baking soda IMO. Like unflavored gelatin was supposed to be good for your houseplants and your fingernails. People are doing less baking and they are certainly using less unflavored gelatin, so the companies come up with "NEW" uses.

citruscountyquilter 06-26-2013 04:15 PM

Baking soda and white vinegar are my go to products for cleaning. Baking soda and white vinegar mixed together in a paste is great for cleaning sinks, tubs etc in place of scouring cleanser. Baking soda in wash freshens wash and you can use white vinegar instead of fabric softener. The clothes don't come out smelling like vinegar. I use white vinegar to remove mildew and mold from the stucco on the outside of my house instead of bleach. The list could go on and on...

Clarice29 06-27-2013 05:05 AM

Thanks for the info. Have'nt seen it yet. Will pay attention.

Cogito 06-27-2013 01:59 PM


Originally Posted by jillnjo (Post 6143178)
Never heard of it! Hard to believe it is different from the baking kind. I can tell you something baking soda really helps and that is to put a little in your towel load each time you wash them and it takes out the "smell" that towels can get even after washing them carefully. I put it in the pre-wash section.

Hmmm. I going to do this. Forgot about it. I have never been happy with my front load HE washer cause everything stinks, but maybe this will help.


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