Comments on: Homemade Dry Laundry Detergent

By: Ginny-Lynn Leimbock

Ginny-Lynn Leimbock — Mon, 16 May 2011 14:21:36 +0000

I really liked your idea on homemade laundry detergent. I’m a senior on old age security and every cent I can save is a blessing.
Thank you.

By: Amy@homemade bath products

Amy@homemade bath products — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 15:19:19 +0000

I’ve never tried homemade laundry detergent. I’ll put it on my to-do list. This economy has everyone trying new ways to save money.

I used to work at a bed and breakfast that would save the old soaps and use them to do laundry. I always thought it was kind of weird, but I guess they were on the right track. Hmmm…
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By: Miss Thrifty » The best of the money blogs – 8 June 2010

Miss Thrifty » The best of the money blogs – 8 June 2010 — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 08:40:30 +0000

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By: Lydia aka Ms. MoneyChat

Lydia aka Ms. MoneyChat — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 11:36:34 +0000

I make my own laundry detergent using the exact recipe (I too got it from Matt). I absolutely love it and have since recommended it to family and friends. I've only used the fels-naptha soap but I'm curious to know how the Ivory worked. Any particular reason (other than cost) as to why you used Ivory after using the fels-naptha? .-= Lydia aka Ms. MoneyChat´s last blog ..RAWlicious! =-.

By: Nunzio Bruno

Nunzio Bruno — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 22:54:53 +0000

This post has officially blown my mind. I would have never ever thought of a DIY for laundry soap and especially not in financial blog, Financially Digital. This is awesome. I'm going to try this tonight..I just have to make sure my brothers (who I share a house with) don't catch me putting a bar of soap through the cheese grater. If those costs are accurate you can't beat that under $2 price tag for laundry detergent. Definitely a money saver. This is why I love being part of Yakezie, we all have such very different approaches to help people do better for themselves! .-= Nunzio Bruno´s last blog ..New Years Resolutions in June?! =-.

By: Everyday Tips

Everyday Tips — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 17:33:35 +0000

I wonder if that laundry detergent would work for high efficiency machines…

I dilute vinegar with water to clean all glass products/windows.

I also clean the bathroom with oxyclean diluted in warm water in a spray bottle. If I want to get rid of stubborn stains, I soak some paper towel in the water/oxyclean mixture and let it sit on the offending spot.
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By: Samer Forzley

Samer Forzley — Mon, 31 May 2010 18:49:48 +0000

I have made many things myself, from cheese, ginger ale, root beer, cold cuts, etc… mostly food. I think for me, the time dedicated to DIY better spent on things that goes into your body. There is just not enough time in the day for DIY everything

By: finallygettingtoeven.com

finallygettingtoeven.com — Mon, 31 May 2010 17:04:44 +0000

Thanks for the results on the lau det experiment. I haven’t crossed over yet but have found that by using 1/10 the amount of recommended det by the manufacturer that my clothes are coming out actually in better condition. And i use vinegar in the rinse cycle & forgo the fabric softener.

I make my own super easy quick pancake/waffle mix.

Pancake Mix
4 ½ cup flour
¼ cup baking powder
2 ¼ tsp salt
½ cup sugar
Add 1 egg /milk to moisten….mix

I keep all the dry mixed up in a container in the fridge. Then when i want to make pancakes or waffles i pour out enough that i would need that day, add 1 egg and enough milk to moisten to the thickness that we like. Some days i will just go ahead and make up the whole batch (adding 2 eggs) and freeze the pancakes or waffles individually on a cookie sheet. Bag them and when needed pop them into the toaster. Works great!