Where can I buy ZOTE soap?Where do you buy ZOTE soap?
Homemade Laundry Detergent Separating?I made 5 gallons using a recipe from TikTok. Because of the quantity and frequency of our laundry, I diverted a little. I used one full bar of fels naphtha, 2 cups borax, 2 cups of washing powder and added essential oil for fragrance. Also added 1/2 cup laundry sanitizer, and 1/2 cup of softener. I'm having the same separating issues. Is there anything I can do in the main bucket before I put it in the smaller use container?
Homemade Wrinkle Releaser Recipes?I have been buying my wrinkle releaser for some time and finally realized I do not need to (nor want to any longer) especially after finding this awesome page/site. With that being said, I am ready to create my own batch, but I have a question on creating said batch.
Is Homemade Laundry Soap Safe for a Septic Tank?I made 5 gallons of the soap and it worked just fine, but my husband said because it was made of powders and bar soap it will clog our septic tank! Is he right? It is a gel now, and I dilute it before using it.
Septic Safe Homemade Laundry Detergent?My husband and I have been making our own laundry soap for a couple years now, and we have never had a problem up until now. Now we are finding that something is clogging our septic system. So my question is is there something in the borax or the fels naptha soap that's causing this? Do we need to alter our recipe for the soap?
Keeping Homemade Liquid Laundry Soap from Separating?I am lookin for DIY hacks to stop homemade liquid laundry soap from separating.
Homemade Laundry Soap Separated?I made laundry soap, but when I put it in the bucket it separated; how can I fix it?
Homemade Laundry Soap Recipe?If you use ground up soap bars as laundry soap, will it leave a soap scum residue on the clothes? You can grind them in a small baby food chopper or any food chopper.
Using Homemade Lye Soap in Laundry Soap?Can I use homemade lye soap instead of the Fels Naptha? I have been making lye soap for years, and I love it. I know most store bought bar soaps are not made with real lye. They use a mixture with potassium instead of sodium. Will this make a chemical reaction I should be aware of?
Storing Homemade Fabric Softener Sponges?Can the softener/water/sponge solution be stored at room temperature? I've been told that it should be refrigerated. Yes or no?
Long Lasting Laundry Freshener Spray?I have a small laundry shop business and I use only Downy for making clothes smell good, but the problem is the smell of the clothes lasts only 2 to 3 hours.
Homemade Laundry Soap?How do I use Boraxo hand soap to wash clothes in my machine? and do I mix it with regular washing detergent?
Homemade Laundry Soap Separates?I started making natural laundry detergent in my home, but when I put it in the gallons it separated. What is the cause?
Making Liquid Laundry Detergent?I want to make liquid laundry soap with Fels Naptha, borax, Arm & Hammer baking soda, etc. I am not sure what the measure of each is and if there is something else that I missed.
Do Wrinkle Release Sprays Leave Stains?I have had fabric softener stains on some clothes before, usually if it spilled directly on the fabric. Has anyone found that these wrinkle-release spray recipes leave spots or anything?
Homemade Laundry Softener Recipes?How can I make a nice aroma conditioner for a dark clothes?
Making Homemade Laundry Powder?What bars of soap can I use to make laundry powder?
Using Homemade Laundry Soap in HE Washer?Do you know if I can use your homemade laundry soap recipe instead of HE/high efficiency laundry detergent required for my new machine?
Making Homemade Detergent Smell Like Gain?How do make my homemade laundry detergent smell like Gain? What essential oils will make my homemade laundry detergent smell like Gain or have a tropical scent?
Making Your Own Scented Laundry Crystals?I buy the Purex laundry crystals, does anyone know how I could make my own? I love the scents they have and make the clean laundry even nicer.
Homemade Wrinkle Release Spray?Does anyone have a receipe for a wrinkle release spray like Downey? I'm having trouble finding it and also it's very expensive.
Fresh Mint Smell in Garments?I would like to know what is the process to get a fresh mint smell in after wash garments? Can we achieve this by doing garment wash? If possible how many washes it will stay in garment?
Unclumping Washing Soda?I recently bought a box of Arm and Hammer Super Washing Soda so I can make a new batch of laundry soap. When I opened the box, the whole thing was a solid chunk! Does anyone know a solution to this problem? Thank you for any help.
Looking for Homemade Bluing Recipe?I would like to make my own blueing, if possible. Anybody know how? All the websites talk about where to buy it.I already make my own washing detergent, Windex, and floor cleaner. This would be ever so helpful.
Liquid Laundry Detergent Separates?I made my own laundry detergent, but it separates leaving a white gel at the top. I have to stir it all the time before I use it. It is made with bar soap, washing soda, borax, and water.
Homemade Liquid Detergent?I need a recipe for liquid laundry detergent.
Homemade Laundry Soap Additions?Can you add Oxiclean to homemade laundry soap?
Adding Scented Oil to Homemade Liquid Laundry Soap?I made the homemade laundry detergent last week and was wanting to add the scented oil to have it smell good. I am not sure which scented oil to add and am worried it may get oil on my clothes.
Homemade Liquid Laundry Soap Didn't Gel?This is the recipe I used: 1 bar of grated fels naptha soap in 4 cups of water in a medium size pan, over medium heat until all soap dissolves. I also added grapefruit scent from Hobby Lobby made for making soap.
Making Laundry Soap?I would like to make my own laundry soap. It calls for Fels-Naptha laundry soap, borax, and Arm and Hammer Super Washing Soda. I cannot get the soap and washing soda in my area. Would it be okay to use Sunlight pure soap and just regular Arm and Hammer soda instead?
Making Homemade Laundry Soap Viscous?I have liquid laundry soap. It is very smooth, but I want to make it viscous. So, how can I make a viscous liquid?
Homemade Wrinkle Remover for Dryer?How can I make a homemade wrinkle remover for the dryer? I like the wrinkle removers that you can spray on your clothes and then put them the dryer. The ones you buy are costly and I wanted a way you can make a solution at home that work as well.
Homemade Natural Laundry Stain Remover?I am looking for a natural laundry stain remover, that I can made at home. I would like something that is chemical free.
Using Homemade Laundry Detergent In a Front Loader?I'm very intrigued by the idea of making my own laundry detergent, but I'm also a bit concerned. We purchased a front loader a few years ago and had the same problem as many with odors. After trying different ideas, I stopped using liquid laundry detergent and fabric softener.
Using Homemade Detergent in Front Load Washer?Are the homemade washing detergent recipes OK for front loader washing machines?
Making the Dryel Pen to Go Solution?Does anyone have the recipe for making the Dryel solution? I am trying to clean the hem of my daughter's hand-made wedding dress, and Dryel seems to be the only thing that does not leave a ring and evaporates completely. It's going to take a lot, but I am determined to get it clean!
Making HE Laundry Soap?How do you make high efficiency laundry soap?
Shelf Life of Homemade Laundry Detergent?What is the shelf life of homemade laundry detergent using borax, soap, and washing soda? Thanks in advance.
Homemade Alternative to BioKleen Bac-Out for Cloth Diapers?I use BioKleen Bac-Out to neutralize the urine smell in my cloth diapers. I am looking for a homemade alternative so I can save some money. Thanks for any suggestions!
Essential Oil for Homemade Detergent?I use homemade detergent and I am wanting to buy an essential oil to smell it up some. I would really like a "fresh" and "clean" type scent. Does anyone have any idea what essential oils would be best? Even, if it isn't "clean/fresh" smelling, any ideas would be welcomed, please.
Homemade Laundry Detergent Booster?Does anyone add Tide or another store bought laundry detergent to your homemade powdered laundry detergent? If so, how much do you add? Mine seems to need a booster. It doesn't get the grimy look out of some clothes.
Can I Use Homemade Laundry Powder in HE Top Load Washer?Please, can anyone give me some advice?I have a brand new HE top loading washing machine being delivered next week and I'm worried if I can use my homemade laundry powder in it.
Homemade Detergent for a Front Load Washer?I would like a detergent recipe for a front load washing machine.
Measuring Homemade Laundry Soap?A friend gave me a recipe for homemade laundry soap. It is made with 6 cups of borax, 4 cups of baking soda, 4 cups of washing soda, and 4 cups of graded bar soap.
Making Homemade Laundry Soap Viscous and Foamy?I would like to ask; what chemicals are likely to be used to make the soap viscous?
Homemade HE Laundry Soap?Is there a homemade washing soap powder that is safe for HE machines?
Can I Use Homemade Fabric Softener to Make Dryer Sheets?I have read the posts on how to make your own fabric softener. Can you then, instead of putting it in on the rinse cycle make your own sheets as others have recommended and use the homemade softener on a sheet in the dryer? I always forget the rinse cycle. Thanks.
Homemade Febreze Laundry Odor Eliminator?Does anyone have a recipe for homemade Febreze?
How Do I Make Laundry Detergent?I am looking for a recipe for laundry detergent.
Make Your Own Liquid Fabric Softener?Does anyone have an idea on a homemade fabric softener to use in the wash? I like to hang my clothes up outside, and usually they turn out stiff.
Homemade Liquid Laundry Detergent?How do you make homemade liquid detergent?
Homemade Laundry Powder?I'm looking for a laundry detergent recipe.
Making Your Own Laundry Soap with Fels Naptha Soap?How do I make laundry soap with Fels Naptha soap?
Homemade Laundry Detergent Using Liquid Dish Soap?I think I recently saw a recipe (I thought that it was on ThriftyFun, not sure though) for homemade laundry detergent using liquid dishwashing soap. Does anyone have it? Thank you.
Homemade Spot Remover?I am looking for a recipe to spot-clean my cotton t-shirts, white blouses, cotton pants, as well as my school-teacher garments. I am spending too much money on spot-removal products at the supermarket. Does anyone have a cleaning solution for me?
Low Sudsing Laundry Detergent Recipe?I need a recipe for low suds laundry detergent. Thank you.
Making Laundry Soap?Anyone have suggestions how to grate down pink Zote soap for laundry detergent? It is quite a soft soap and I have to leave it grated larger or it gets gummy. I would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks.
Preventing Homemade Liquid Laundry Detergent from Clumping?How do I keep my homemade laundry detergent from clumping? I melt the soap all the way down. It clumps and is not creamy at all. Thanks.
Homemade Laundry Soap?I am looking for a recipe for homemade laundry soap.
Price Per Load for Homemade Laundry Detergent?Has anyone priced this homemade laundry detergent (1 bar soap, 1 cup borax, and 1 cup washing soda) per recipe and measured how many loads per recipe?
Homemade Dryel Cloths?The dry cleaning sheets you buy at the store to use in the dryer are great, but expensive. Does anyone know how to make your own?
Homemade Laundry Pretreatment?Does anyone have a recipe for a laundry pretreatment that does not have ammonia in it?
Making Your Own Washing Soda?I would like information on making your own washing soda.
Homemade Hypoallergenic Laundry Detergents?I need a cheap, hypoallergenic, recipe for powdered laundry soap.
Preservatives for Homemade Laundry Detergent?I am working on a green laundry detergent recipe. I understand that soap nuts with a few other natural ingredients works great for what I am trying to do but the liquid version of it has to be used within 3 to 4 days. Do you have any suggestions for a longer shelf life?
Laundry Detergent Recipe?I am looking for a recipe for laundry detergent.
Homemade Napisan Recipe?Hi, i was just wondering if anyone knows of a homemade Nappy Soaking Powder Recipe? We have a product called Napisan down here but it's so expensive. I was hoping to make a similar product from scratch. Thanks
Laundry Soap Recipe?I'm looking for a laundry soap recipe.
Homemade Boraxo Recipe?I want to find the old Boraxo, but it appears that no one makes it. The Boraxo now is less powerful. Does anyone know how to make a similar product using borax and another ingredient? Thank you.
Using Homemade Dry Laundry Detergent?I use 1 cup grated and powdered Fels naphtha, 1 cup of borax, and 1 cup of washing soda which I mix and use as a dry powder laundry detergent. I want to use 1 tbsp. for light large loads.
Laundry Powder Recipe Without Washing Soda?Does anyone know a good recipe for homemade laundry powder without washing soda? I haven't had any luck finding it in my neighborhood grocery stores, and I don't have a car to go farther afield. I know that it's orderable online, but the shipping is really expensive. Would equal parts soap, borax, and baking soda work? Any advice appreciated!
Homemade Thick, Liquid Detergent?I am looking for a homemade recipe for thick, liquid detergent.
Is there a way to make homemade fabric softener?Does anyone have any new ideas on making your own fabric softeners? I am tired of spending a fortune on the products available in the store. Is there a way to save money on this by making your own?
Homemade Laundry Detergent for HE Washers?Is homemade laundry soap safe for HE washers?
Babysafe Homemade Laundry Detergent?What do you use to make your own laundry detergent? My husband and I are expecting and I am trying to think of new ways to cut costs. Does anyone know how to make homemade laundry detergent?
Adding a Scent to Laundry Detergent?I make my own laundry detergent, what can I use to scent the liquid detergent besides essential oil as essential oils tend to make me ill? Can anyone tell me what I can use to scent my detergent and maybe an exact website to order the oils from?
Using Liquid Potpourri in Laundry Detergent?Can I use liquid potpourri instead of essential oil as scent when I make my homemade liquid laundry detergent?
Anti-mold Recipe for Fabric?I am looking for a recipe for an anti-mold application on fabric.
Homemade Fabric Softener Sheets?How do I make homemade fabric softener sheets?
Fabric Softeners?I need to know about substitutes for fabric softener. I've heard that vinegar may be used, but what about ammonia?
Using Irish Spring Soap In Laundry Soap Recipes?I make the homemade laundry detergent all the time now and was wondering if any one has tried the Irish spring soap for it and if it works okay for the laundry cleaning? I think it would spell good on the clothes but, wanted to check here before making it.
Homemade OxiClean?Did you ever see the oxi-clean infomercial? I have the basic recipe for a clone but I need a source where I can buy sodium percarbonate which is the main ingredient.
OxiClean is about 70% sodium percarbonate and 30% washing soda (sodium carbonate) with some fungicides added.
