Hibiscus House Laundry Soap Mixtures
6 Materials
$22.84
1.5 Hours
Easy
I'm sharing this post today because I've been asked to post them on one link over at the website. If you haven't started making your own laundry soaps then you are missing out on the savings you can have! I mean have you priced the laundry detergents? I call mine laundry soaps because that is what they are. They have no harsh detergents or chemicals in them to cause harm. I'm all for a more natural way to clean things and if it is less expensive then by all means I'm up for it! How about you?
It only takes a little time to make these and you can make bulk batches that will last for many many months, even years.
- Please note that the time allowed for doing this project can vary greatly. I've given ample time for someone that might be hand grating and chopping the soap. That is what is the most time consuming part of making your own laundry soap.
- A great time saving tip would be for you to take an afternoon to grate and chop the soaps for later use. I do this and bag in a heavy duty bag until ready for use.
- When you need to make more you only need to measure out your ingredients, mix and store.
- I mixed some this very morning and had my soap grated/chopped ready to add to other ingredients. The time to mix one batch stirring well was exactly 12 minutes!
- That is the best use of your time and makes mixing a breeze.
I'll update with a post later but for now use these tips and hit the links to the website for more detailed information and the mixture measurements.
I really like my laundry room/pantry. It isn't extremely large but is very functional. I need to paint or stain the shelf Matt hung for us. It is simple but so useful. I had printed some vinyl labels for the jars but found they fade and fall of with moisture so back to the simple chalk labels that work and can change with a moment's notice.
TIPS: The jars I use were purchased from Walmart actually. I researched and found the price to be less expensive there than anywhere. I would also advise you to purchase the Borax, Super Washing Soda, Fels Naptha and Zote there as well.
I purchase a huge bag of Arm & Hammer Baking Soda and a huge box of Oxi Clean from Sam's Club. Sometimes you just want a little scent so I will break down and purchase there also the Downy Un-Stopables. Homemade works great but there are times when you just may miss a little of the good scents the manufactured detergents have. So I do from time to time add some of those instead of the essential oils. The oils are better for the health I do believe.
If you like the look of my rag wreath you can find links to the tutorial here at Hometalk on my projects.
Wool Dryer Balls, I have links for these at website as well. I have used them almost solely for well over 2 years and wouldn't be without them now, that's for sure. If you haven't tried them do give them a try.
HOMEMADE LAUNDRY ESSENTIALS & TIPS HERE
HIBISCUS HOUSE LAUNDRY SOAP MIXTURES
BABY & SENSITIVE SKIN LAUNDRY SOAP POWDER HERE
I've added the cost below to make the Big Batch Scented Laundry Soap.
You will need a bucket or something large enough to hold the amount of ingredients.
- Cost of making the Big Batch = $22.84
- Time used in mixing when soap has already been grated/chopped = 12 minutes (my exact time this morning).
- The mixture makes enough for 245.04 Laundry Loads
- Loads using 1/8 cup or 2 Tablespoons
- HE uses only the 2 Tablespoons
- Experiment with other washer types and add more for extra dirty laundry. (I use a little more because my water is a little hard and I have to for a good wash). You choose what works for you.
You can find links to four more mixtures over at the website plus post with How-To, measurements and other tips.
Click the link below and join me there.
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I use sponges cut into pieces, soaked in cheap fabric softener w/ water mixed in. Throw the sponges (2) into the dryer with wet clothes.
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I read to just use a few drops of Dawn (or liquid soap of your choice) instead of all that chopping and mixing. I just add it to my washer with the dry stuff. Works great, way less work!
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I also have a liquid concentrated laundry detergent that I use Dawn in the works especially well without adding at laundry time the dry ingredients. Substitute Blue Dawn Original Dishwashing Liquid to this recipe to have it ready for use..
https://hibiscushouse1.blogspot.com/2016/02/gentle-wash-super-concentrated-laundry.html
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