tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3718889291143924858.post8731351737156441709..comments2024-03-19T14:27:28.789-07:00Comments on Farm Girl Inspirations: Homemade LAUNDRY detergent: Discover the amazing cleaning power of this non-toxic, Borax-free recipe!https://www.joyelick.com/http://www.blogger.com/profile/13303234304641532938noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3718889291143924858.post-38547629508793577902016-02-19T12:06:50.695-08:002016-02-19T12:06:50.695-08:00Hi! I haven't yet made a liquid laundry soap, ...Hi! I haven't yet made a liquid laundry soap, but I've read about doing it, and I think you would heat the bar soap and water, then add the other ingredients and cook. (That's not a full run-down). Here's the important thing to consider: If I was going to try this as a liquid soap, I would leave out the citric acid. When the washing soda, baking soda and citric acid are combined with water, a fizzy reaction occurs, much like vinegar and baking soda. This works in the dry mix because the reaction happens in the washer when the water is added, which can help break up dirt, etc. But in a liquid soap solution, the two elements (soda and citric acid) neutralize each other and become less effective. So, long story short, I think your idea is possible, but without the citric acid. Hope that makes sense. https://www.joyelick.com/https://www.blogger.com/profile/13303234304641532938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3718889291143924858.post-18842469347911517102016-02-17T07:23:31.205-08:002016-02-17T07:23:31.205-08:00Could these ingredients be combined with hot water...Could these ingredients be combined with hot water to make a liquid version of the detergent? Leaving out the Oxi-Clean & just adding that separately into the machine (since it is water-activated)? Has anyone tried this? Thanks! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3718889291143924858.post-70888606415533752012015-05-09T20:35:47.765-07:002015-05-09T20:35:47.765-07:00Hi. Other soaps people use to make laundry soap ar...Hi. Other soaps people use to make laundry soap are Ivory and Fels-Napa. I don't know how these will perform, as I always use castile soap because it's a very good cleaner. You should be able to substitute a different kind without a problem, just make sure it's not super-fatted as the moisturizers and oils in this type of soap wouldn't be good for cleaning laundry. (Super-fatted soaps are often made to be used on the face). Hope that answers your question.https://www.joyelick.com/https://www.blogger.com/profile/13303234304641532938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3718889291143924858.post-71957070504818347282015-05-08T15:04:38.438-07:002015-05-08T15:04:38.438-07:00Can you use a different kind of soap? Allergic to ...Can you use a different kind of soap? Allergic to coconut. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3718889291143924858.post-32527609280014059492015-05-06T22:06:10.338-07:002015-05-06T22:06:10.338-07:00Thanks for the reply! And thanks for this great ar...Thanks for the reply! And thanks for this great article. The recipe itself is great, but the research you put into this saves so much time and worry for the rest of us. Greatly appreciated!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3718889291143924858.post-19615650270702428992015-05-06T19:35:57.990-07:002015-05-06T19:35:57.990-07:00Hi, thanks for your question. This is just my opin...Hi, thanks for your question. This is just my opinion, but I don't think it will impact the recipe or it's performance if you use your salt with iodine. If it was in my cupboard, I would give it a try. I'm glad you're going to try this detergent :-) https://www.joyelick.com/https://www.blogger.com/profile/13303234304641532938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3718889291143924858.post-40368394681281381132015-05-05T22:09:18.601-07:002015-05-05T22:09:18.601-07:00Hello! Can I use iodized sea salt (already in my c...Hello! Can I use iodized sea salt (already in my cupboard) or must it be coarse sea salt without iodine? Does the iodine affect the recipe or results?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3718889291143924858.post-26299267962741072192015-04-06T14:23:51.500-07:002015-04-06T14:23:51.500-07:00Hmmm, I'm not sure how not grinding it all tog...Hmmm, I'm not sure how not grinding it all together would change how this laundry soap performs. I think grinding is good as it further breaks down and incorporates the soap flakes after grating. If you try it without grinding, let us know how it turns out! Thanks for your question :-)https://www.joyelick.com/https://www.blogger.com/profile/13303234304641532938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3718889291143924858.post-21782748881955435742015-04-06T10:20:58.307-07:002015-04-06T10:20:58.307-07:00I'm guessing it will still work if you don'...I'm guessing it will still work if you don't completely grind up everything together, right?Mariahhttp://facebook.com/heidisuehomespunnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3718889291143924858.post-58409807904880287402014-11-21T17:35:05.430-08:002014-11-21T17:35:05.430-08:00It was. I made more tonight and this time I used T...It was. I made more tonight and this time I used Thieves, Orange, Blue Spruce, and Cinnamon Essential Oils. I also forgot to tell you I bought Oxo-Brite which is the Earth Friendly Products brand for that part of the recipe.esusan94https://www.blogger.com/profile/15528327926546142352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3718889291143924858.post-45267873934169340922014-10-03T19:51:43.128-07:002014-10-03T19:51:43.128-07:00Wow! Way cool combo. I bet it smells yummy!Wow! Way cool combo. I bet it smells yummy!https://www.joyelick.com/https://www.blogger.com/profile/13303234304641532938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3718889291143924858.post-61144949702265171752014-10-03T17:59:26.492-07:002014-10-03T17:59:26.492-07:00Made more with my friend today. We used sweet oran...Made more with my friend today. We used sweet orange, lemon, and cinnamon essential oils.esusan94https://www.blogger.com/profile/15528327926546142352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3718889291143924858.post-26673250843742033772014-09-30T21:45:09.799-07:002014-09-30T21:45:09.799-07:00Thanks, Hayley. Me too! I've found I can save ...Thanks, Hayley. Me too! I've found I can save a lot of money by making my own cleaners. Thanks for dropping by.https://www.joyelick.com/https://www.blogger.com/profile/13303234304641532938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3718889291143924858.post-5998146446127312742014-09-30T07:29:20.568-07:002014-09-30T07:29:20.568-07:00Very helpful post! I will try it for sure! I love ...Very helpful post! I will try it for sure! I love homemade cleaners!Hayley Brownhttp://uxbridgecarpetcleaners.org.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3718889291143924858.post-59513312706892406662014-05-20T20:11:40.985-07:002014-05-20T20:11:40.985-07:00Thanks for your comment :-) The angled cookie jar ...Thanks for your comment :-) The angled cookie jar sounds like a good way to store your laundry soap. Nice tip.<br /><br />Melody Joyhttps://www.joyelick.com/https://www.blogger.com/profile/13303234304641532938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3718889291143924858.post-39113121093649783492014-05-19T21:25:56.339-07:002014-05-19T21:25:56.339-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.esusan94https://www.blogger.com/profile/15528327926546142352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3718889291143924858.post-61917369127632307882014-05-19T21:25:18.139-07:002014-05-19T21:25:18.139-07:00love this recipe that is borax-free. Nice pictures...love this recipe that is borax-free. Nice pictures too. That is the one I make and found a cookie jar that is on an ankle w/ lid to scoop out. I got it from the Container Store. I love the mason jar too. esusan94https://www.blogger.com/profile/15528327926546142352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3718889291143924858.post-62655696017697581712014-04-16T22:11:30.467-07:002014-04-16T22:11:30.467-07:00Kristin, thank you for your comment. I'm super...Kristin, thank you for your comment. I'm super happy you gave this recipe a try and that it's working so well for you. Love the feedback :-)<br /><br />Melody Joyhttps://www.joyelick.com/https://www.blogger.com/profile/13303234304641532938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3718889291143924858.post-62664076254025516772014-04-15T22:10:13.487-07:002014-04-15T22:10:13.487-07:00I've used your recipe for laundry detergent an...I've used your recipe for laundry detergent and it's awesome. I've been using the 1-2 Tbls per load, as you suggested. It's awesome to cut out some chemicals and still have clean clothes! Thank you for posting this great tutorial!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12010065458547996271noreply@blogger.com