Homesteader wanna be

Laundry Detergent

The recipe below is not mine, but is the same thing, same ingredients.  I had to order the washing soda online but I have been told that some supermarkets carry it.  It's not hard to do and it works great.  You may want to add some scented oil to it if you like a scent, else it just smells like soap..which is not bad.  I will still try to find my recipe....you can also do a search on the web and come up with many variations to this.  If you try it let me know what you think.

Donna

Washing soda

09:52, 22/2/2006 .. Posted by homesteadinthemaking

I have ordered the washing soda but have since found out that it is the same thing as soda ash that you can buy in 50# bags at pool supply stores. (Such as Modern pool and spa)

God Bless,
Trixi:)

laundry detergent

07:24, 25/3/2006 .. Posted by ThistleCoveFarminVA

thanks for the directions; I want to get away from detergents that are harmful.

God's blessings on you, yours and the work of your hands.

Powdered Laundry Detergent version

02:31, 28/3/2006 .. Posted by FoggyMountainFarm

Just thought I would share with you a powdered version of laundry detergent.

Powdered Laundry Soap

- 1 box of borax (brand is Mule Team and is sold at Walmart, etc.)

- 1 box of Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda (I have found this at Kroger's and Ingles)

- 1 bar of soap, grated (you can use Dial, Ivory, Fels Naptha, or Zote - I use Zote as it's the least expensive - look for at places like Save-A-Lot and Hispanic Grocery stores (as this is a true laundry bar soap)

Combine all ingredients and store in a container.


To use:
2 tbsp per load of laundry (no that's not a typo)

If the laundry is really dirty, I will add 1/4 cup of baking soda to the wash. (no that's not a typo).

It will clean your clothes and will not leave a soap residue.