Comments on: DIY Laundry Soap

By: Mallery Schuplin

Mallery Schuplin — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 20:21:00 +0000

Thanks for the recipe! I want to try the homemade version when I run out of our current laundry detergent stockpile.

By: Carla

Carla — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:40:00 +0000

Totally trying this! We had used Charlie Soap in the past which is a natural, powder detergent so we have a ton of the scoops left over. Can’t wait to try it, just pinned it for later!

By: unknownmami

unknownmami — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:47:00 +0000

In reply to Presleyspantry. No, I have sensitive skin and that's part of why I switched to it. When I use store bought detergent I have to get the kind that has no dyes or fragrances. I'm really happy with the detergent I made and haven't had any skin irritation.

By: Presleyspantry

Presleyspantry — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:39:00 +0000

Is it itchy? My skin is really sensitive.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:09:00 +0000

I want to try this. We use a lot of soap around here and I could use a savings option.

By: Leovi

Leovi — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:22:00 +0000

Magnificent, to get in shape.

By: Kaylen

Kaylen — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:04:00 +0000

Very cool! I’ve always wanted to make my own but had no idea it was this easy. I love that you are teaching your kids how to do this too, they will always remember it.

By: Vidya Sury

Vidya Sury — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 03:35:00 +0000

I have to try this. Just need to check where I can get Borax and soda. I read somewhere that baking soda is used to wash baby clothes as it is a milder alkali and its pH is lower, therefore gentler on the clothes. Washing soda’s pH is 11 (more acidic) and baking soda 8.1 (7 is considered neutral, for example water).

But I guess a majority of washing soaps do use washing soda. This sounds super-easy and sensible. Thanks for sharing, UM (and 🙂 sorry if I bored you with chemistry). I like ours, though and happy Valentine’s Day! 😀

By: Comiendo en LA

Comiendo en LA — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 02:30:00 +0000

I love making different things! I will love to try this! Very different!

By: unknownmami

unknownmami — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:40:00 +0000

In reply to Mercedes S.. It took about 15 minutes and most of that was me grating the bar of soap with a box grater.

By: Mercedes S.

Mercedes S. — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:29:00 +0000

REally??? I don’t think I saw this: How long does it take to make the soap?

By: B @ B So Chic!™

B @ B So Chic!™ — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:19:00 +0000

girl, this is right on! I love the “greenness” of it! And the container is great… great job stenciling it!

By: Laurie Matherne

Laurie Matherne — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:44:00 +0000

I have a group of friends in New Orleans who make hand soap and laundry detergent. They have been doing this for years, but I never realized how easy it is to make until I read your post. Laundry detergent is very expensive in Honduras. I may ask friends from the US to bring a package of borax and washing soda when they arrive here in March. Bar soap is inexpensive and good quality here.

By: unknownmami

unknownmami — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:42:00 +0000

In reply to Nezzy. No I have not, but I highly recommend Borax in general. I used it as a booster with my store bought detergent and it made such a difference in getting poop out of baby clothes that it made me want to try making my own detergent with Borax. Plus it's cheap.

By: Nezzy

Nezzy — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:25:00 +0000

It sounds wonderful but Tide is the only thing I’ve found that ‘ill get Farm Boys, machine oil, manure, ground in dirt, liquid molasses cattle feed out. I’d love to try it but would hate to mix up a big batch and not be able to use it.

Have ya had any experience with machine oil, manure, ground in dirt, liquid molasses cattle feed??? Heeehehehehe! (I didn’t think so) :o)

God bless ya and have a marvelous Valentine’s Day sweetie!!! :o)

By: Chris H

Chris H — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:05:00 +0000

Not something I will be doing any time soon! I’m far too lazy… lol !

By: unknownmami

unknownmami — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:08:00 +0000

In reply to Blessedsoandso. Apparently, the washing soda is sold at many stores in the laundry aisle. I just couldn't find it in SF, but we don't have that many "big" stores.

By: MoMo

MoMo — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:57:00 +0000

Borax is the only natural miracle cleaner! I was at a science workshop and the teacher/scientist told us because of its chemical make-up it is the only cleaner that job is to take out stains. Okay, my explanation isn’t going so well, but I use it for everything. Plus mix it with a little water (with some food coloring) and then add it to Elmer’s Glue…you make your own silly putty…AND wash your hands at the same time. My students love it!

By: Blessedsoandso

Blessedsoandso — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:33:00 +0000

Mmmmm this sounds very interesting. I wish you could buy the washing soda at a local store – I know me and ordering on line is going to deter me from trying I just never get around to ordering online!!

By: AutismWonderland

AutismWonderland — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:20:00 +0000

In reply to unknownmami.

It does look easy…but how long did it take you to grate the soap? Did you figure the cost savings – or is it too soon to tell? I’m just curious – how much detergent can you make with the 3 items? If I ever try this – I’ll let you know 🙂