tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post4208603909317134462..comments2023-08-09T04:26:24.037-06:00Comments on Pinstrosity: DIY Laundry SoapMarquettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09112633611070405863noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-74992130446087625642014-05-25T17:01:56.600-06:002014-05-25T17:01:56.600-06:00Well....I've pulverized. I've used boilin...Well....I've pulverized. I've used boiling water on all recipes. The latest of my $5,000 plumbing issue....Baking soda. Yup it clogged my drain. Dissolved in hot boiling water. My home is newer. It's about 8 years old. This is the only plumbing issue I've had. We snaked from the washer to the "joint" where we were told was also connecting with the kitchen sink. That was also backed up. It was not the disposal. It was not the dishwasher. We snaked the drain from the kitchen sink. At the very end of the snake, as my husband re-wound. The water went sloshing down. White powder on the end of the snake. Yep. Homemade laundry detergent. When the washer runs, I can hear gurgling in the kitchen drain. I have boiled water. Used vinegar. Everything. It's still slow, but draining. What a mess.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16359286593237887568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-73792956810670263812014-04-15T14:05:18.163-06:002014-04-15T14:05:18.163-06:00The same thing happened to me, was terrible! My sk...The same thing happened to me, was terrible! My skin was a mess and started to burn, never again... I wasn't happy with the smell or the way the homemade detergent made my clothes turn out. It wasn't my kind of clean. <br /><br />I'm sticking with Pods, no skin irritation and nice clean clothes.Ms.MojoRisinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17952850922760962281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-29304187824364673742013-12-10T05:34:39.870-07:002013-12-10T05:34:39.870-07:00I am so glad I read this post! I have been finding...I am so glad I read this post! I have been finding holes in my clothes lately! Have been making my own soap for over a year. We have been finding holes for awhile, but couldn't figure out why. It's getting really bad and I can only suspect the homemade stuff! Thank goodness I read this post because laundry making ingredients were on my grocery list for today! I'm going back to the other stuff! Hopefully that will take care of my problem! Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06204298435432491870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-28259516231766206532013-12-10T05:30:38.595-07:002013-12-10T05:30:38.595-07:00AH I have been making my own laundry soap for abou...AH I have been making my own laundry soap for about a year and recently have been having SO MANY holes in our clothes! I am also suspecting the laundry soap! I am changing soap! Thank goodness I read this post because I was headed to the grocery to buy more laundry soap ingredients! Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06204298435432491870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-17055448133452368242013-12-09T21:14:56.802-07:002013-12-09T21:14:56.802-07:00Trista, do you ever have problem with your soap se...Trista, do you ever have problem with your soap separating? I just made 3 batches and one is mixed well and the other 2 have the dawn dish soap floating on the surface? Any help for this one? Thanksthe Purple Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17854263934531692353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-18672339200251093212013-12-09T21:13:13.025-07:002013-12-09T21:13:13.025-07:00Trista, do you ever have a problem with your soap ...Trista, do you ever have a problem with your soap separating in the bucket? I just made 3 batches, one mixed well and doesn't separate, but the other 2 have the dawn dish soap floating at the top... any advice?the Purple Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17854263934531692353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-39690608514856644472013-10-11T00:13:11.849-06:002013-10-11T00:13:11.849-06:00We have a septic system, and we've been using ...We have a septic system, and we've been using this DYI detergent for over 7 months..so far no problem. anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12513135685338300114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-62854033862167856772013-09-22T12:08:48.402-06:002013-09-22T12:08:48.402-06:00I've been making my own liquid laundry deterge...I've been making my own liquid laundry detergent for years.<br /><br />I've never had any luck getting the powdered (commercial) brands to dissolve properly.<br /><br />Ivory soap (1/3 of a bar) melted into about 10 cups of water with 1/2 cup of each washing soda and borax makes for a fabulous detergent.Repugnant Parachutehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05900481335455554760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-27385821639890863342013-04-02T20:50:30.690-06:002013-04-02T20:50:30.690-06:00I have noticed the grease spots when using the liq...I have noticed the grease spots when using the liquid version too. They are on all loads (darks, whites, lights, etc). I went back to my store bought brand because of it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-79551815981724597092013-03-25T13:58:57.390-06:002013-03-25T13:58:57.390-06:00I've been using it for about 6 months, but ins...I've been using it for about 6 months, but instead of the Fels I use powdered sodium lauryl sulfate. It cleans everything and dissolves well with no soap scum. It's not as cost effective as the Fels Naptha, but it gets everything really clean, and is kinder to the environment than the liquids that are full of preservatives.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-81492434890609942352013-01-13T17:28:23.652-07:002013-01-13T17:28:23.652-07:00Great idea....wonder if vinegar can be stored in a...Great idea....wonder if vinegar can be stored in an old fabric softener bottle and you can just measure it in the cap like you would softener? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10971626572718828945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-21068159191042678182013-01-11T14:48:06.515-07:002013-01-11T14:48:06.515-07:00I just started using the recipe you said. I use th...I just started using the recipe you said. I use the Purex crystals, borax, washing soda, regular baking soda, fels soap and oxyclean. It doesn't leave a residue I have noticed on my clothes, but there is some grimmy stuff left over on the door of our HE machine. Every couple of loads I just run a 15 min quick cycle with hot water and its gone. I usually use cold water and it has dissolved almost 100% for me. I use 2 tbsp per load. I have a trap I empty every couple of loads too and there is never stuff in it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-83111294516916288562013-01-02T23:31:12.985-07:002013-01-02T23:31:12.985-07:00This is older, but this soap is good seriously , i...This is older, but this soap is good seriously , i personal<a href="http://www.chesserchemicals.com.au/" rel="nofollow">Cleaning systems</a><br /> use it :)<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05293647506400779725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-50006357066093823002012-11-28T09:26:08.025-07:002012-11-28T09:26:08.025-07:00I use the liquid soap and to keep it from leaving ...I use the liquid soap and to keep it from leaving spots I add a couple Tbs of dawn to the mixture. It works wonders!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-77092216665313192592012-11-12T13:54:07.581-07:002012-11-12T13:54:07.581-07:00I know this is older, but I use the same soap just...I know this is older, but I use the same soap just in liquid form. Its already dissolved! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14875586597148012550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-21711257424193800592012-11-02T22:18:45.103-06:002012-11-02T22:18:45.103-06:00I've been using this about a year and love it....I've been using this about a year and love it. I get my Fels Naptha to powder up nicely by microwaving it for about 2-3 minutes before starting. The soap will puff up and double in size. Let it cool COMPLETELY and it'll just break apart into powder.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06410005159738209135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-53911085502542487322012-10-27T05:09:26.955-06:002012-10-27T05:09:26.955-06:00Same thing hapened to me. Extensive plumbing issu...Same thing hapened to me. Extensive plumbing issues and bills. I've been using vinegar to clear it all out and make my washer smell freshn This resulted in loads of gunk in my utility sink wherecmy washer drains. Still, the gunk needed to come out. I'm currently using a watery mix of Dawn, vinegar and Borax to wash my clothes. Seems ok so far.Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11174186340984996047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-84658286535926840582012-10-07T14:44:07.014-06:002012-10-07T14:44:07.014-06:00Try using one part dawn and two parts peroxide and...Try using one part dawn and two parts peroxide and scrub it into the stain. Let it sit for an hour and wash as usual. Works for Arm pit stains on shirts, too! This has saved me (and friends) so much money on stain removers!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-21148352126066239582012-10-07T14:32:01.307-06:002012-10-07T14:32:01.307-06:00Did you put the soap in first with the water? Try ...Did you put the soap in first with the water? Try that. Vinegar is great for softening the clothes and helping with residue. I also add oxiclean to my mix. Never any problems with my darks or any other clothes. Grease stains are easy to get out of clothes. Mix one part dawn with two parts peroxide and scrup it onto the spot let it sit for an hour and wash. This is excellent for yellowed pit stains! I do not buy stain removers anymore.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-60784365600843177292012-10-03T20:03:27.823-06:002012-10-03T20:03:27.823-06:00I make mine own and love it. We use Dial Basics f...I make mine own and love it. We use Dial Basics for the bar soap that can be picked up at the Dollar Tree - 3 bars for a buck. it grates finely with just an old box grater. Our clothes are clean and my husband works in a machine shop. We have city septic and a HE Front loader. I do use store-bought fabric softner with a scent. VERY VERY important to us 1/8 of a cup or less (1-2 TBSP).I found that if I used Oxiclean liguid on my clothes I would get rings of little holes around the spot I treated and eventually a big hole. So, I started using Dawn with bleach alternative on all our spots and stains. Works great and is inexpensive. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-20722243913372216802012-10-02T20:32:40.152-06:002012-10-02T20:32:40.152-06:00It is because she has a septic system. The soap fl...It is because she has a septic system. The soap flakes is what does it. <br />Sarah D.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-83996329103198161702012-09-28T13:02:47.958-06:002012-09-28T13:02:47.958-06:00I use homemade dryer sheets (I found the 'reci...I use homemade dryer sheets (I found the 'recipe'on Pinterest). I used an old pair of flannel pajama bottoms that were cut up as rags and store-bought off-brand fabric softener (it cost me about $3). All you do is soak the rags in the fabric softener and throw in the dryer with wet clothes. I've been using the same one for the last 10-15 loads. Sniff it before you throw it in the dryer, if it doesn't smell like the fabric softener anymore you just re-soak it for a few hours. Works well to give a "fresh laundry" smell when you're using homemade detergent. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02636371893079343211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-17330089648448856602012-09-28T12:51:10.977-06:002012-09-28T12:51:10.977-06:00I use a laundry soap recipe I found on One Good Th...I use a laundry soap recipe I found on One Good Thing by Jillee - it is fantastic. 3 tbsp borax, 3 tbsp washing soda, 2 tbsp dawn dish soap, 4 cups boiling water. Mix all ingredients in a bucket, pour into containers (I use two old 1/2 gallon store-bought detergent jugs) and add cold water till it's full. I use about 1/2 cup per load. I love the stuff. Definitely doesn't make any suds but cleans my husband's (a mechanic) greasy work shirts...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02636371893079343211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-45392540234701111952012-09-26T19:13:13.935-06:002012-09-26T19:13:13.935-06:00I've been making my own laundry soap for over ...I've been making my own laundry soap for over a year now and have had no problems. My recipe is 3 cups Borax, 3 cups washing soda, and a bar of Fels Naptha soap-- grated with an old cheese grater using the smallest holes. I only use 2 tsp per load-- if you use more it could definitely cause problems with your pipes. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-16643693605977689912012-09-25T08:19:43.123-06:002012-09-25T08:19:43.123-06:00I used the sun crystals as well. I noticed that th...I used the sun crystals as well. I noticed that the batch as I stirred the components together had a heat reaction. I used it and the smell of the clothes for weeks afterward were great. Now here a couple weeks later I have noticed the mix still smells great, but my clothes aren't sweet smelling any more after they come out of the drier. Has any one had this problem, and does usiing oxi clean really matter apposed to the other sun brand. Thanks,Modestmaidenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13825161868154268234noreply@blogger.com