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mawluv 07-18-2014 01:21 AM

I've used the same formula for about three years now. It saves a lot of money!!! More for FABRIC!!!

grannie cheechee 07-18-2014 02:00 AM

Betty62, I remember my grandma making lye soap. It was cut in bars, and it was shaved for the washing machine. I don't remember using it for anything else. I think I'll try this dry soap.

my-ty 07-18-2014 02:24 AM

Does anyone use this recipe with a front load washing machine?

ppquilter 07-18-2014 03:07 AM

Sounds like an easy recipe, thanks!

NJ Quilter 07-18-2014 03:22 AM

I'm curious if those of you who use these various recipes have 'hard' water? With all the phosphates taken out of detergents; soaps; shampoos; etc., our clothes are no longer getting clean. We were away recently to an area where the water is 'softer' and the clothes came out much cleaner. Granted, a different brand of detergent but I don't really think that is the issue. I think in our case it's the mineral content of the water. Looking into a water softener system of some type at this point.

nwm50 07-18-2014 03:39 AM

My step daughter makes hers and it uses less powder than store brought ones to do laundry with, cleans just as well too.

nwm50 07-18-2014 03:40 AM

She uses the he front loader too.

kathy 07-18-2014 03:46 AM

I tried this a couple years ago but by the end of the batch all my clothes felt like the had a buildup on them, didn't really feel clean.

betty32084 07-18-2014 03:56 AM

I've been using the food processor method for about 3 years now. Can make a 3 months supply in about 20 minutes. Make my own fabric softener ,too- due to skin allergies .Rash cleared up after I started making my own.

Geri B 07-18-2014 06:18 AM


Originally Posted by Kat Sews (Post 6805728)
I also make my laundry soap and save lots of money doing so. Mine is liquid uses the same basic ingredients and makes 10 gallons for about $1.25.

How much do the ingredients cost to make the soap and how much mixture does it make to get the final cost of $1.25 per 10 gallons.....


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