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3 cups grated Fels Naptha soap ( 1 1/2 bars. found this in laundry aisle...is a laundry/stain bar)
1 1/2 c washing soda (also found in laundry aisle)
1 1/2 c borax (same)
My Wal Mart only had the borax but I found the Fels Naptha and washing soda at my local grocery store.
I stored it in a ziploc bag. The recipe said use 1 tablespoon per load for light dirt. I've been using 1 1/2 tablespoons. Did a few loads on Sunday and no big problem with stains (beyond what I usually have).
It takes getting used to because there is no smell on the clothes when they come out but they smell clean. I also use vinegar in my fabric softener thing and like it. This is also a low sudsing detergent so it is safe for front loaders and HE machines.
I think that all in all the detergent cost about $2 to make (have tons of borax and washing soda left for next batches) so I'm hoping I will keep loving it! I did buy some fragrance oils to add for a scent (even with the scent the clothes come out smelling like nothing...but the detergent smells nice) but the fels naptha has a nice smell so I didn't use the oils.View Thread




I saw on the borax box that it is good for washing all kinds of things.
It did take me a bit to get used to the no suds...but they say the suds don't do any cleaning. Kind of like taking a bath vs a bubble bath. The bubbles don't clean you
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Sarah...I have big box of Tide that I'm using up on my CD's so I don't think I'll get to use it on my diapers....I might try it though to see how it does!
Here is the site I used:
http://hubpages.com/hub/How-to-Make-Homemade-Laundry-DetergentView Thread

http://www.naturesgardencandles.com/candlemaking-soap-supplies/item/rf-031
Some say it smells like juicy fruit gum but I don't think so. It's just a great smell.View Thread

I'm addicted to these cleaners:
http://hyenacart.com/BareNaked/index.php?c=13
They are all natural. The miraclean works on everything. bathrooms, showers, mirrors, windows. It smells wonderful which is a big thing for me! I also love her floor cleaner. It's pricey but I get it in a co-op deal on one of my other forums so I get it for 25-30% off.View Thread
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