Measure content performance. Develop and improve products. List of Partners vendors. Project Overview. Featured Video. Materials 1 bar Fels naptha or other soap with a low superfat 1 cup Borax 1 cup washing soda 1 gallon plus 1 quart water. Grate Soap First, using a food processor or manual grater, finely grate the bar of soap.
Related Topics. Show Full Article. Your Privacy Rights. An older model of washing machine with a decent agitator uses about 45 gallons of water per load and the energy cost on running it and heating all that water will eliminate any savings and use far more resources than a cardboard box. For the whole gallery head to ForTheLoveofClean.
I did not want to include any product recommendations in this post because its not about selling something to you, I truly want to prevent anyone from ruining their clothing or washing machine. Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Hi Kathryn! I tried to find your link for the actual stripping guidelines but it only linked to the photo results of the stripping.
Are instruction located on your blog somewhere? I am definitely in this situation right now where I need to switch! Thank you! Is it good?
I have been making my own laundry detergent for many years, so has my mom. It has worked great and we have never had any problems with our clothes or machine. But my sister-in-law tried it and said it turned her whites a dingy colour not sure how the clothes felt. Your article was interesting but I think it depends. There are many people who use homemade detergent and have no problems. Also, people use way too much detergent per load.
Test that by rewashing the load right after with no laundry detergent and see if the water turns soapy. Can you please point me in the direction of where to find it.
I am interested in getting the recipe for stripping soaps out of clothes. Haha, I love the wallpaper! An ostrich with its head in the sand? So cute! An old meat grinder works wonders. However the microwave method sounds like an easier alternative.
Thank you for posting Reply Cancel. What are the little brown beads in the glass jar on your laundry table? I tied it once and ended up with a pile of burnt soap that I had to throw out. This site uses affiliate links. Search for:. Turn on your JavaScript to view content. Show Hide 43 comments. Add a comment Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Rebekah Martin 2. Moxie 2. Kathy 3.
Cara 2. Sarah 2. Kim 2. Kate 2. I should have proofread my comment. Laura C 3. Kim 3. Josh The Kentucky Gent 2. Julie 2. Its been over 24 hours. Thank you for this recipe. My mother and I decided to each make a batch at my house. I prefer naphtha over zote. I also made a concentrated vs for my brother.
Most problems with washing machines is because too much detergent is being used and clogs everything up! I think it depends on the size of the load and how dirty the clothes are. Play around with it and see what amount works for you. The only real complaint I have is the globs. I broke this down into the 2. This recipe is the BEST. We do a LOT of laundry. Each of us has noticed that this liquid laundry soap gets our clothes cleaner than the store bought stuff.
Just love this laundry soap! I have been using this recipe for years and LOVE it! At one time I lost the recipe and tried another one, which I did not like at all. It lasts forever, is inexpensive, and works the best. I also stir the big bucket once in a while. I will never buy laundry detergent again. I just tried this today, with a few mods. I live alone, so I scaled the recipe down for 2 gallons instead of 5 since I only use about 2 gallons of liquid detergent per year.
I also used Dr. My soap turned out runny, but I used it with a load of laundry and it still cleans well! Surprised that you did not include ho to make your own washing soda and it is easy to do. Bake for 1 hour, stirring times in the middle, or until it has changed in look and feel. What did I do wrong? This is though. I used mass instead of volume to measure out the Borax and Washing Soda so I hope it works out.
If you need to fill an old 1. If you use Castile soap instead of gels nspyga or zote, do you even need to hear it up? Just made a batch. One alteration I made: I substituted handmade lye soap for the Fels-Naptha. What can i add to make it a little thicker? Even if it means doubling the recipe, it would still be WAY cheaper yhan the store bought.. It just seems a little too runny for comfort.
Pingback: Frugal family tips — Site Title. I followed the instructions and everything went as stated-until I let it sit. Can I still use it? Anyone else have this happen? Is this recipe safe for HE washers? We just bought a new washing machine and it says to use HE liquid soap only. Thank you! I know im late to the game on this, but do you have to let it sit for 24 hours or can you use it right away?
Great question! I make a gallon at a time. FYI I used regular soap works just as well. If you add Oxyclean there will a little reaction. Mine bubbled all over the top until it settled. I had to stir it throughout the day. I wanted it to melt so I took a slotted spoon and stirred, stirred, stirred, but not on the stove. Now I have a pot filled with Fels-Naptha fluff.
I just made my 4th batch of this detergent. I grate the Fels Naptha with my Zyliss grater like they have at the Olive Garden and it goes very quickly. I do use my immersion blender when I make the detergent and every time I refill my old store bought container. This is both very economical and efficient for washing. Cool recipe!! Is it possible to concentrate this use same amount of everything but much less water into 1 gallon thats the size of my laundry detergent container and just use much less when washing?
I make this dry and scoop a tablespoon into the washer front loader he type and use the prewash. I do still add a little liquid detergent one tablespoon as well. One change I do make to the recipe. My water is terrible and I do not have a softener. I have been monitoring the old dark clothes and it actually seems to clean up any buildup. I do use the Zote soap, just like the scent. I have made batches with more natural soaps and they do get pretty gummy. I open the Zote packages when I get home so they can dry out some by the time I am ready to use them.
I would like to use this as a liquid but I usually wind up with a bunch of soap on top of the water. I am hoping to find something that will help keep the liquid in suspension.
I love the idea of making my own laundry detergent. I just made some and I used my kitchen pot and bowl. I was wondering if my pots and bowls are safe to use after? I made the recipe and got a mass of gel in the middle of the liquid the next day.
I bought a paint stirrer that attaches to the drill and was able to blend it up to be more consistent. The soap works well. I prefer the smell of Zote.
It works very well in this recipe. I bought a cheap grater and viola…soap shreds! Can you use liquid castile soap instead of grating a bar of laundry soap?
I already have the liquid and I would rather not spend the time grating soap if I could avoid it. I give this to my friends as gifts and to enlighten them. The best part of using the Fels-Naptha soap is that it helps get rid of the oils of poison ivy if you are washing your grubby landscaper sons clothing! What is the reason for it remaining liquid and not thickening up? I followed the recipe, but it is def very humid here. Wish I could get it thicker, but I love the recipe.
Thanks for the great instructions! So I made my 3rd or 4th batch… annnd I forgot the Borax and arm and hammer…. Do I maybe mix it real good with hot water and pour it in the bucket, I still have some room to add more fluid, then let it sit another 24hrs?
I have been using this recipe for a year now and absolutely love it. Thank you so much you have saved my family so much money. It works wonderfully!! Thanks so much for this. Pingback: Mrs Happy Homemaker turns 9! This soap is awesome and has saved my family a ton of money!!
It is easy to make. I have made it for almost 2 years now. Thank you so much for sharing. I put a cup in and did not notice any suds in the washer.
Just looked like water sloshing around. I followed your directions and used 6 oz of zote soap. Thank you for sharing! Pingback: Sustainability in the Kitchen — Nature's Alliance. Pingback: Better Living through better eating and cheaper too! I have been using this recipe for years Works just fine. I like the liquid better, however I also make the powder for travel.
That take 1 -2 tablespoonfuls per load. I find that the powder does not always dissolve well with cold water. But, hey, what a savings!! Hello — I have been using this recipe for about a year. I love it, it does clean and no problems.
One thing I have noticed, however, is that my whites are dingy. Any suggestions for that? Amy, you are awesome! Thank you for the quick-n-easy!! You and her are going to save me a lot of money! By the way, I love your writing style…it was very fun to read and the instructions are really easy to follow.
Wow this look so delicious. Thanks a lot! Thanks for the info! Going to give this a try. Do you know if fragrance oils can be used as opposed to essential oils? I was wondering if this homemade laundry detergent is safe for HE machines….
Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Hey y'all! I'm Crystal, aka 'Mrs Happy Homemaker'. Someone pass the gravy? Home About Me Contact Me. Sep Keep in Touch Subscribe via Email. You May Also Like Make Ahead Lattes. Homemade Uncrustables. Hot Banana Pepper Mustard.
MrsHappyHomemaker — September 28, am Reply. JRomeo — April 17, pm Reply. JRomeo — February 5, am Reply. Stephanie — February 20, am Reply. Lynn — February 20, am Reply. I have always used the bonnets instead in all my homemade soaps and works wonderfully. ChemFreeMe — April 14, pm Reply. Erica — January 3, am Reply.
Yeah, mine seems to have separated?? Crystal — January 3, am Reply. Kelle Karn — September 17, pm Reply. Kat — October 8, am Reply. Angela Sundman — April 26, am Reply. Mark — March 26, pm Reply. Phyllis — February 20, pm Reply. Sharon Goulding- Taylor — October 8, pm Reply.
MrsHappyHomemaker — October 8, pm Reply. Linda — January 31, am Reply. Will those oils not leave an oily stain on your clothes? I have been scared to try any of those. I feel the same. We really like the smell of the fels naptha soap.
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Sandi — January 4, pm Reply. Crystal — January 6, am Reply. Store in a large container empty fabric softener container, empty large vinegar bottle, etc Pour into a downy ball or use approx. Auntie Eunice — January 8, pm Reply. Crystal — January 9, am Reply. Melissa Rector Dalessandro — March 25, am Reply. Henks — February 1, pm Reply. Crystal — February 1, pm Reply. Lisa — September 10, am Reply. Countryblueeyes — February 3, am Reply.
Crystal — February 8, am Reply. DClarke1 — February 28, am Reply. Kati — March 13, pm Reply. When do you add the fabric softener and how much softener do you use per load? Carol Fleming — February 4, am Reply. Tracy — February 7, pm Reply. Jessica Brown — February 11, pm Reply. Tara R. Crystal — February 18, am Reply. Bonnie — February 21, pm Reply. Crystal — February 22, am Reply. Crystal — March 3, pm Reply.
Janet Olson — March 23, pm Reply. Christina — March 30, pm Reply. Andria Schwortz — April 11, pm Reply. Hailey — November 25, pm Reply. It can go bad in about a year. It wont spoil but can leave spots and loose its effectiveness.
TumaraMarie Steinbach — March 20, pm Reply. Just add water to keep it moist……That is what I do as it starts to dry……. Chelseaf — May 8, pm Reply.
I was wondering if this was a good detergent for cloth diapers? In Flight — May 14, pm Reply. Angela — May 15, pm Reply. Can you use the liquid form of castile soap since that is what i have on hand? Terra — May 15, pm Reply. Angela — May 16, pm Reply. Cindy — June 11, pm Reply. ChaosBean — July 20, pm Reply.
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Cheapskate's Guide to the Gala — August 31, pm Reply. I just made a batch and I hope it works. I do like the smell though. Crystal — September 13, pm Reply.
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