I decided to give it a try, making laundry detergent. But after a search on Pinterest and the internet in general, no one seem to have a recipe that included an element of fragrance. So, I decided to add the Purell Crystals to my mixture. (See it there in the front?) Now I can't tell you yet if it works as I am hoping, but the label says the fragrance will linger in your clothes for 30 days...and I like that fresh smell in my laundry...so I'm hoping.
I decided on this type of box since I have 5 sons and the idea of a glass jar left me with visions of shattered glass at some point!
Like others, I used a grater to shred the Fels-Naptha.
Next time, a kid will be involved and manage the shredding. (Gotta keep teaching them young 'uns!)
I kept the scoop out of the Oxy cleaner to use as the measurement for the detergent.
Sharpie....low-tech, but I think it will work. (Now if only I can keep the boys from putting in more than is needed. You know if a little is good, then more is better kind of thinking...)
No cooking, but a small amount of mess as detergent "dust" went everywhere. Easy to clean up with a damp cloth. Also, next time I will likely use a mask of some sort too as the intensity of the smell (and breathing in the dust) was more than I was thinking it would be.
So it's Borax, A/H Washing Soap, A/H Baking Soda, 2 small off-brand Oxy cleaner, 3 fels-naptha, and Purell Crystals for fragrance. Place in large container and mix well with hands.
Happy Washing!
Washed my first load yesterday.....still feel uncertain about the one scoop. With a FULL load of jeans, I put in two. The next was just one....I will report back.
ReplyDeleteI will say they smelled great! Now to figure the cost and see if it's worth the effort...lol!
Total cost was $16.65 (before taxes)....now let's see how long it lasts. Cause I only by off-brand detergent and it costs are $15 and lasts about 2-3 months. This will really have to go the distance before it will be worth it for me. (Even with a family of 7!)
ReplyDeleteBaking soda $2.16
ReplyDeleteBorax $3.36
Fels Naptha $0.97 (x3)
Oxy Wash $1.96 (x2)
Purell $3.97
A/H Powder $3.24
(for future reference)
Keep posting your observations please. I trust your opinion and have been curious about this :)
ReplyDeletesooooo.....how is this detergent holding up? Are you liking the results of using it? Are you still using it? :o) ~~MJ
ReplyDeleteWe just now scooped out our last scoop....4 months for under $17....and the last load smelled as good as the first. So, yes Virginia, we will be making it again....tomorrow!
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