Julie mentioned that I make a smaller batch of liquid laundry detergent. I've had several people ask for the smaller recipe. So I decided to post it. The "how to" is the same, only the amounts are different.I use:
1/3-1/2 ivory bar soap(grated)
1/2c washing soda
1/2 c borax
I melt the soap in 4c water. on the stove. Place borax and washing soda in a 2-21/2 gallon bucket
and in 6c HOT water. Stir well until dissolved. Pour in melted soap. Add 1 gallon and 4 cups of water. Let sit over night. Break up clumps then leave in bucket covered or pour into smaller containers. I use 1/2c to 1c per washing load.
Kellye
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Hey Julie and Kellye - Is there a reason you use ivory soap? (besides that it's cheap) Would other bar soaps work or do they have to be of a particular quality or type? And if I am making the dry laundry detergent, do I need to be washing on the hot cycle? Love your blog! Amanda Adkison
ReplyDeleteHey Amanda!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to see you on here! I would encourage you to play around with different soaps. The reason we recommend ivory is, besides being cheap, it is easy for most people to find. I also like castile soaps(Dr. Bronner's is my favorite). This is a good way to get a scented laundry soap without spending a lot on essential oils. I have read that many people like Zote, Fels-Naphtha, and Kirk's Castile bar soaps. The answer to whether or not you need hot water is no. I typically use only a cold water cycle to cut back on energy, and my laundry comes out fine. Let us know if you find an alternative soap that you like. Good luck!
Amanda,
ReplyDeleteI forgot to add that I put the powdered detergent in and let the washer fill up with enough water to dissolve it before I add the laundry in.