tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353485974590974404.post533093658262855824..comments2024-02-27T01:08:08.208-08:00Comments on handmade mommy: my dirty laundry...againKarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05992950820970256748noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353485974590974404.post-34517988006902745762011-04-19T14:55:28.771-07:002011-04-19T14:55:28.771-07:00I'm excited to try this out and I've found...I'm excited to try this out and I've found all the ingredients locally! Woo hoo! Just a couple questions though--1) how many bars of Fels Naptha will make 2 cups when grated? and 2) how much of the homemade detergent do you use per load? Can't wait to try this!!Daisiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00311817992985649896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353485974590974404.post-3601174649424535832010-03-20T14:12:05.500-07:002010-03-20T14:12:05.500-07:00I am pretty sure I bought the super washing soda a...I am pretty sure I bought the super washing soda at our local Fry's (Kroger) grocery store. I have bought the fels naptha at Safeway. I have all these things...now to mix it up into a powder - off to it!Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00074719431414508374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353485974590974404.post-55607346923906040172010-02-19T13:56:06.563-08:002010-02-19T13:56:06.563-08:00I only found this out because my friend had this h...I only found this out because my friend had this happen to her, the big rubber seal on her front loading washing mashine started dissintergrating and that's what the repair man said made it happen. He said it is quite common ( i used vinegar before this too)<br />Am back using normal fabric softener but haven't been too happy with it. Will have to do some more web surfing to find another Mel Makes Prettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03352826337190794883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353485974590974404.post-28057251411226954152010-02-18T21:02:13.414-08:002010-02-18T21:02:13.414-08:00shoot! didn't know about the vinegar and i ha...shoot! didn't know about the vinegar and i have been using it since andrew was born. will try something else now! can't wait to try the soap recipes. love fels naptha for stain remover. my grandma sends me bars all the time. will have to try it for soap. thanks, kari!!mandihttp://alaharlin.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353485974590974404.post-50627444041344773312010-02-18T07:07:51.891-08:002010-02-18T07:07:51.891-08:00Oh, good to know about the vinegar...I'd hate ...Oh, good to know about the vinegar...I'd hate to save money on softener only to buy a new washer! Thanks for the tip, Mel.Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05992950820970256748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353485974590974404.post-14517997550989361172010-02-18T05:45:17.905-08:002010-02-18T05:45:17.905-08:00We still haven't run out of the store bought s...We still haven't run out of the store bought stuff, but I'm chomping at the bit to try this! Please keep telling us about your dirty laundry, Kari...I'm living vicariously through you!Wendyhttp://littlegreenbums.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353485974590974404.post-7367678113001349952010-02-18T00:19:12.271-08:002010-02-18T00:19:12.271-08:00Vinegar is good but over time it can corrode the r...Vinegar is good but over time it can corrode the rubber seals on front loading washing machines and also dishwashers.(used instead of rise aid) <br />I am not saying not to use it, just that it should be taken into consideration.<br />:)<br />Thanks for the recipe for the washing powder though, I'll have to try it.<br />MelMel Makes Prettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03352826337190794883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353485974590974404.post-38046822586913005572010-02-17T20:37:43.165-08:002010-02-17T20:37:43.165-08:00I can vouch for how nice it smells, even though we...I can vouch for how nice it smells, even though we haven't tried the detergent mix itself. The bars of soap for your next batch have been in the back of my car for a couple of days and my car's never smelled better :)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05042392344271974545noreply@blogger.com