fuzled Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 I am going to give laundry soap a try this weekend. I've got the ingredients for both Powder and Gel type recipes. But I have a couple of questions... I have hard water so use a salt tank/softener. With this in mind, I'll be doing vinegar in my rinse. 1. I want to try 100% CO. For the grated soap recipes: Do you wait for a full cure (4weeks) on the soap you use for laundry?2. What's the advantage of Powered over Gel/Liquid? I've never really noted any difference in the store bought, so I'm not sure about this either.thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwantItgreen Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 I use 100% CO with a 0% SF for my laundry soap bar that I grate for a powdered laundry soap. I don't necessarily wait for a cure time. I haven't tried a handmade gel/liquid laundry soap so can't tell you any pro's/con's on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitn Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 I do the powder as the poster above me. The gel soap is very very slimey, think snotty.. I can't handle the gel.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzled Posted March 19, 2011 Author Share Posted March 19, 2011 thanks both!! I think that's what I'll do, the powder... I've seen the gel and it does look Snotty (it's why I usually don't like liquid soap)Happy Soaping..) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Country Magic Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Go with the powder! Takes up less storage space, easier to handle and doesn't have the goopy feel to it. Also makes a terrific gift if you put it in a cloth bag with a little tag and tie on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorrie Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Ladies - Sorry to hijack but how well does it work on heavily soiled clothes? My husbands clothes are really dirty when he comes home from work and tide is the only thing that seems to get them clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smittenheart Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 I like powder too..mainly because I can store the powder easier than the liquid..you'll LOVE it!! I havent tried making the liquid.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzled Posted March 20, 2011 Author Share Posted March 20, 2011 I went with the powder.. doing a load right now to test We have mildly hard water here so I also did vinegar in the rinse.Did mine with 2 parts grated 0 SF soap, 1 part borax and 1 part Washing Soda (got it in the Pool section of our ACO store)Lorrie, my understanding is that the "homemade" laundry soap will do a great job on soiled clothes. Most info Ive found says 1 T for large, mild soiled and 2 T for grimy. The main thing I'm reading is that homemade, because it doesn't contain the detergents is not as "whitening" as store bought. (which is why some use Bluing or add oxi-clean type additives). Maybe others have more experience/info on the cleaning power? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwantItgreen Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 My son works in a mechanics shop and comes home very dirty. 2 T of my laundry soap works just as well as Tide. I have an HE and will usually run them through the rinse cycle with a regular degreaser before the laundry cycle. Nothing takes out the grease stains tho, his work clothes stay work clothes. I mix bluing with vinegar in a bottle and use that in the rinse dispenser for whites. I have been using this for about 3 months and haven't noticed a difference in whiteness. I always used Tide for my whites before making my own. My suggestion would be, if you're leary about this stuff, to test it on towels, darks, etc. first. It will definitely cut down your grocery bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuminousBoutique Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 I love both.... I make liquid and truly enjoy it, its not snotty... and I think it works better on tough stains... but I like the powder for lighter loads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soycrazy Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 I use the powder now and we have hard water also. I've gotten blood out with it and just yesterday a ink cartridge hubby refilled squirted all over me and it took it right out. I put baking soda & washing soda in mine. Adding orange eo's helps degrease too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 I have a front loader (older Maytag workhorse, not necessarily HE). Powdered versions don't work well for me. I find clumps of it undissolved. This happened with powdered commercial brands too I now make liquid 1% sf CO using KOH. Love it. No snotty texture. Easy to dispense. Great way to re-use old detergent bottles and fool DH into using home-made detergent! Works well at the sink for dishes too. I still do a vinegar rinse with whatever EO/FO makes me smile that day because I love the feel and hate fabric softeners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribalvixen Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Does this work in cold water? I try to use as little electricity as possible in our lives. Does anyone know if it has an effect on eczema? Since all the washing powder/liquids have gone super duper concentrate they all flare my sons eczema . ThanksTammy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuminousBoutique Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I only use cold water, gotta make sure the powder is really finely powdered though, shreds dont work... has to be processed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribalvixen Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Ok thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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