Guest guest Posted December 28, 1999 Report Share Posted December 28, 1999 In a message dated 99-12-28 13:50:56 EST, birdiemum@... writes: << This isn't exactly toiletries, but you folks are so knowledgable, someone's bound to have an answer... >> This was put on the list one other time by one of our kind list buds. Don't have the name. Rose Here is the recipe: 1 lb. of grated soap ( I use my homemade lye, but any type will do) 1 cup of borax 1 gallon of soft water (rain water will do) Put the water and the borax in a pot and start heating. When the borax is mixed in, then add the soap. Bring this to a boil. Watch out it WILL boil over. Let it boil for 10 mins. and then turn off the heat. Pour into jars or whatever you want to keep it in. It will be totally liquid at this point. Let it sit for at least 24 hours. It will become like a pudding (maybe a bit stiffer) consistency. You can use a 1/4 cup of this to wash clothes. We wash our hair in it. You can use it to wash your hands...it is great. I tried the above reciped with goats milk instead of the gallon of water. Well, I thought it did not work because it separated and never did firm up. Some of it was poured right into old empty shampoo bottles (the kind with flip tops). Well it does still separate, but it has firmed up some and is more like shampoo...a thick liquid. I am thrilled with it. I do use regular shampoo once a week to keep any build up away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2000 Report Share Posted January 3, 2000 >>I found that I didn't have to use as much fabric softner on the colored clothes and when I missed the rinse cycle on the towels I found that I really didn't need it at all.<< There really is a difference when you make the laundry soap yourself. Jah'net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2000 Report Share Posted March 10, 2000 I plan on making a batch that is a bit lye-heavy and just using the bars as " spot-removers " ...Has anyone ever tried this or is not such a good idea?? Hi, I would like the answer to this question to. I would also like to know if anyone has ever used turpentine in their laundry soap? I hear it makes it really good. I need to know amounts. TIA and God Bless You, Aline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2000 Report Share Posted March 13, 2000 My father said that he couldn't believe I was making lye soap. He said that is all his mother would use on laundry; she swore by it. Based on his description of how harsh it was, I would say it was lye heavy. Take care, Bev --- Aline McKay <mckzoo@...> wrote: > From: " Aline McKay " <mckzoo@...> > > I plan on making a batch that is a bit lye-heavy and > just using the bars as > " spot-removers " ...Has anyone ever tried this or is > not such a good idea?? > > Hi, > I would like the answer to this question to. I > would also like to know if > anyone has ever used turpentine in their laundry > soap? I hear it makes it > really good. I need to know amounts. > TIA and > God Bless You, > Aline > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > GET A NEXTCARD VISA, in 30 seconds! Get rates as > low as 2.9% > Intro or 9.9% Fixed APR and no hidden fees. Apply > NOW! > 1/936/2/_/671259/_/952800078/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2000 Report Share Posted March 13, 2000 My father said that he couldn't believe I was making lye soap. He said that is all his mother would use on laundry; she swore by it. Based on his description of how harsh it was, I would say it was lye heavy. Take care, Bev --- Aline McKay <mckzoo@...> wrote: > From: " Aline McKay " <mckzoo@...> > > I plan on making a batch that is a bit lye-heavy and > just using the bars as > " spot-removers " ...Has anyone ever tried this or is > not such a good idea?? > > Hi, > I would like the answer to this question to. I > would also like to know if > anyone has ever used turpentine in their laundry > soap? I hear it makes it > really good. I need to know amounts. > TIA and > God Bless You, > Aline > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > GET A NEXTCARD VISA, in 30 seconds! Get rates as > low as 2.9% > Intro or 9.9% Fixed APR and no hidden fees. Apply > NOW! > 1/936/2/_/671259/_/952800078/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2000 Report Share Posted September 7, 2000 > I think someone had a recipe for Laundry soap in this group. If someone > remembers what it is or has a copy could you please email it to me. I lost > my info during a crash. Thank you. > The ingredients were things you could find at the grocery store. > > Thanks, > I think(hope) this is the recipe you are thinking of: message//2885 LnL Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2000 Report Share Posted September 7, 2000 ne that was me that had the laundry soap recipe. I am on vacation right now but will save your message and send the laundry soap recipe and variations again on Monday when I am back at home on my home computer where the recipes are stored. I can tell you the basic ingredients if you want to go ahead and buy them are Borax, washing soda (not baking soda), Ivory bar soap and/or Fels Naphta bar soap (made by Dial corp and available at Publix) and the ingredients in the fabric softener were white distilled vinegar and essential oil (like lavendar oil or tea tree oil, etc.). The oil is available at most HFS. Take care, Tabitha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2001 Report Share Posted March 5, 2001 Could you send me the recipe you used...I'd love it... Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2001 Report Share Posted March 5, 2001 In a message dated 3/5/01 6:15:35 AM Pacific Standard Time, julie_blackburn2@... writes: << I wanted to thank the person who posted the laundry soap recipe (bar of soap melted with water, 5 quarts of water, 1 cup washing soda). >> What is Washing soda, please??? Is it at the grocery? Christy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2001 Report Share Posted March 5, 2001 In a message dated 03/05/2001 9:15:45 AM US Eastern Standard Time, julie_blackburn2@... writes: << wanted to thank the person who posted the laundry soap recipe (bar of soap melted with water, 5 quarts of water, 1 cup washing soda). >> What is washing soda and were do you get it? Dory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2001 Report Share Posted March 6, 2001 In a message dated 03/05/2001 6:18:06 AM Pacific Standard Time, chrsdx@... writes: > Could you send me the recipe you used...I'd love it... > > Me too!!!! (laundry soap) ... (~.~) Thanks, Amira Walk in beauty (~.~) Please visit my website: http://hometown.aol.com/amirapm/myhomepage/business.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2001 Report Share Posted March 6, 2001 I was hoping this would show up on list <smile>. If not, please send it to me too! L. & Bo (service/guide) Aide dogs--a lifeline to the world that others walk freely. http://belointeractive.koz.com/bi/nwadf http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/BoomerSt/acd_blues/acd_blues38.servicedog.htm l Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2001 Report Share Posted March 6, 2001 In a message dated 3/5/01 11:24:09 AM Eastern Standard Time, FuFuNo1@... writes: << What is Washing soda, please??? Is it at the grocery? >> The washing soda that is used is Arm and Hammer Washing soda, in the soap and detergent aisle at the supermarket - yellow box. You have to look for it, probably never noticed it before. Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2001 Report Share Posted March 6, 2001 In a message dated 3/6/01 3:23:13 PM Eastern Standard Time, Nw1aidedog@... writes: << I was hoping this would show up on list <smile>. If not, please send it to me too! >> I was hoping also... but haven't seen it. Please post to the list, or also email me TIA, Lynne in VERY snowy Vermont Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2001 Report Share Posted March 6, 2001 The laundry soap recipe: 1 large bar of soap (original recipe calls for Ivory, I used the brown Fells Naptha (not sure of spelling, bought it at the grocery store) 1 cup of washing soda (I used arm and hammer from the grocery store) Grate the soap in your food processor (or by hand). Put the grated soap in a sauce pan and cover with just enough water to cover it. While the soap is melting, heat 5 quarts of water in a big pan (I brought to a boil then kept it at just a simmer) When the soap is melted, pour into the large pan of simmering water. Add the cup of washing soda. Keep stirring until it is all melted and blended together with no lumps (took about 15 minutes). Pour into a large container. If you want to add fragrance to it now and stir. Let the liquid soap sit and the next morning it is a gel. To use it, use about 1 cup for a normal size load, maybe one and a half for a big load. I keep a scooper cup in the soap and give it a mix just before I scoop it out. I hope every body likes it and thanks again to who ever posted it first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2001 Report Share Posted March 7, 2001 So what is washing soda? Dory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2001 Report Share Posted March 8, 2001 As always thanks for all of the useful information I find on this list. Dory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2001 Report Share Posted March 8, 2001 Hi Dory, washing soda is sodium carbonate. > So what is washing soda? Dory Moonpig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2001 Report Share Posted March 8, 2001 I have one questain about this recipe. Does the water have to be distilled or can we use regular tap water? thanks barbw from Nebraska > > > > The laundry soap recipe: > > > > 1 large bar of soap (original recipe calls for Ivory, I used the brown > Fells > > Naptha (not sure of spelling, bought it at the grocery store) > > 1 cup of washing soda (I used arm and hammer from the grocery store) > > > > Grate the soap in your food processor (or by hand). > > Put the grated soap in a sauce pan and cover with just enough water to > cover > > it. > > While the soap is melting, heat 5 quarts of water in a big pan (I brought > to > > a boil then kept it at just a simmer) > > When the soap is melted, pour into the large pan of simmering water. Add > the > > cup of washing soda. Keep stirring until it is all melted and blended > > together with no lumps (took about 15 minutes). > > > > Pour into a large container. If you want to add fragrance to it now and > > stir. Let the liquid soap sit and the next morning it is a gel. > > > > To use it, use about 1 cup for a normal size load, maybe one and a half > for > > a big load. > > > > I keep a scooper cup in the soap and give it a mix just before I scoop it > > out. > > > > I hope every body likes it and thanks again to who ever posted it first! > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2001 Report Share Posted March 8, 2001 Thank you . Ricky in Texas RE: Laundry Soap > The laundry soap recipe: > > 1 large bar of soap (original recipe calls for Ivory, I used the brown Fells > Naptha (not sure of spelling, bought it at the grocery store) > 1 cup of washing soda (I used arm and hammer from the grocery store) > > Grate the soap in your food processor (or by hand). > Put the grated soap in a sauce pan and cover with just enough water to cover > it. > While the soap is melting, heat 5 quarts of water in a big pan (I brought to > a boil then kept it at just a simmer) > When the soap is melted, pour into the large pan of simmering water. Add the > cup of washing soda. Keep stirring until it is all melted and blended > together with no lumps (took about 15 minutes). > > Pour into a large container. If you want to add fragrance to it now and > stir. Let the liquid soap sit and the next morning it is a gel. > > To use it, use about 1 cup for a normal size load, maybe one and a half for > a big load. > > I keep a scooper cup in the soap and give it a mix just before I scoop it > out. > > I hope every body likes it and thanks again to who ever posted it first! > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2001 Report Share Posted March 8, 2001 Just my two cents on the laundry soap........ I used to make and use this years ago when my son was young and it was all we could afford - (not meant to slight anybody wanting to use the natural stuff). There was a big difference as compared with the detergents we normally use. The natural stuff did not lather like the detergents. That's okay - who cares right? But the cleaning power was not the same. If you have really soiled clothing, your natural laundry soap will not have the cleaning ability that detergents have. After prolonged use, you may find your clothes looking a bit " dingy " . The up side is that you aren't using all those chemicals. It's all about personal choice. I just wanted to add my thoughts. ;-) ----------------------- 's Garden http://www.vsgarden.com ----------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2001 Report Share Posted March 9, 2001 " I have one questain about this recipe. Does the water have to be distilled or can we use regular tap water? thanks barbw from Nebraska " I use tap water from the sink. I was a bit concerned about mold, but so far no problem. Other people have reported they have no mold problems. I'm just past week 2 now and I estimate this much soap will last me 3 to 4 weeks (we do a lot of laundry in our house <sigh>). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2001 Report Share Posted March 9, 2001 " here was a big difference as compared with the detergents we normally use. The natural stuff did not lather like the detergents. That's okay - who cares right? But the cleaning power was not the same. If you have really soiled clothing, your natural laundry soap will not have the cleaning ability that detergents have. After prolonged use, you may find your clothes looking a bit " dingy " . I have to say that this was aso my concern. This is why I went with the Fells Naptha instead of the Ivory. The brown soap really is better for stains than Ivory. I should also say that I still use bleach on my whites. And I still pretreat stains (with 2 3 year olds, a 5 yearold and a 7 year old, we have stains and grung). For pretreating I use Simple Green in a spray bottle. One of the main reasons I like the home-made soap is that I have one daughter with pretty bad eczema and another with asthma and this soap ~seems~ to not cause as many problems as the dry powders. And I must agree. The soap makes very little lather. But it does not seem to affect its cleaning power. I find that scoop for scoop, it cleans just as well. I really recommend the brown bar soap. Good Luck to all who try it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2001 Report Share Posted March 9, 2001 I also use the Fels Naphtha in my homemade laundry soap and we love it. It works great. I do bleach our whites and pretreat bad stains but I would do that with any detergent. It's not bothersome to 9 yr old with asthma or older child with exema and you save money AND you don't have to go out in the rain to buy laundry soap! We also like Kirks Castille soap for hardwater. Just my cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2001 Report Share Posted March 9, 2001 Yes, Please share!!! Dory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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