Laundry up to my ears
I have done little else today but laundry. It was a good day to do it. I got to put the big quilts up outside to dry, and finished cleaning my house between loads. I must admit, if I were to ever meet the person who invented the washing machine I would certainly give them a hug and a peck on the cheek. Doing the wash the old fashioned way would not be fun. I just realized this is about one of the most boring posts I have put up in a while. Wow. I need to get a life. :)
posted by Cari Chase | 6:46 PM
2 Comments:
I find laundry talk rather fascinating. Kari
Okay, Cari, I know this is going to scare you, but I have to share. In my desire to be thrifty and make our money go further, I have decided that I am going to try to make my own laundry detergent. I found the recipe online, and I actually know someone who has made this soap and says it works fine, and that it's so much cheaper than buying laundry detergent. In case you are on board, I wish to share the recipe with you:
3 pints water
1/3 bar Fels Naptha Soap, grated
1/2 c. borax
1/2 c. washing soda
2 gallon bucket
1 quart hot water
Hot water
Mix Fels Naptha soap in a saucepan with 3 pints water, and heat on low until dissolved. Stir in washing soda and borax. Stir until thickened, and remove from heat. Add 1 quart hot water to 2 gallon bucket. Add soap mixture, and mix well. Fill bucket with hot water, and mix well. Set aside for 24 hours, or til mixture thickens. Use 1/2 c. per load of laundry.
That's it! You can only find Fels Naptha soap and washing soda at Kroger here, from what I understand. It's on the bottom shelf.
I'm pretty excited in this new venture to be cheap. I will keep you updated on the exciting outcomes I know are ahead of me! Kari
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