Comments on: Homemade Laundry Detergent, Charlies & Soap Nuts

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:12:20 +0000

It is best to check with the manufacturer on that one.

By: Nikki

Nikki — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:41:59 +0000

Is there anything wrong with using Oxyclean for your cloth diapers? I believe it is environmentally friendly. Another idea is to use a hand-cranked Wonder Clean Wonder Washer. It uses steam to blast through tough stains. My friend told me that her clothes have never been cleaner.

By: Lindsay Meadows

Lindsay Meadows — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:00:24 +0000

I am interested in trying this recipe, however, I’m not sure how to add the vinegar to the rinse cycle. Do I have to time it, or stand and watch it to know when the rinse cycle is?

I love your website!

Thank you,
Lindsay Meadows

By: Andrea Jardon

Andrea Jardon — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:45:33 +0000

Have you every heard of or tried Country Save? http://www.countrysave.com/prods.php

By: Shelly

Shelly — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:33:02 +0000

Yes! There is actually a tutorial on youtube called how to make liquid castile soap from scratch that is super helpful.

By: Shaina

Shaina — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 03:58:43 +0000

I just ran out of my usual homemade laundry detergent so perfect timing to try one of these! I think I’ll start with your homemade recipe since I fortunately have all those items on hand! I’ve been wanting to try soap nuts as well so maybe I’ll try those next. Thanks for sharing…and by the way I absolutely love your blog!

By: Angila

Angila — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:21:06 +0000

Oil (excluding essential oils) in the dryer is a fire hazard. Try pur eco sheet. They work good and are reusable. I love them

http://www.staticeliminator.ca/purecosheethome.html

By: Kitty

Kitty — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:33:17 +0000

Soap is a base, remember science class? similar to baking soda. Vinegar removes soap, counteracts it. I don’t think they will do much to help you if they’re mixed together. try using the vinegar in the rinse to remove the soap residues for best results.

By: Kitty

Kitty — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 20:08:42 +0000

you’re not counting the gallon of water that you add after it’s all mixed. a gallon of water is 128 oz.

By: Charlotte

Charlotte — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 18:53:36 +0000

Hi! I was wondering how you figure you get 64 loads out of the first recipe? I think at 1/4 cup per load you should only get 16 loads. At 1/2 cup per load you would only get 8 loads out of a batch. Thanks!