Comments on: I made my own homemade laundry detergent! (and dishwasher detergent, too!)

By: jolyn

jolyn — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 13:14:29 +0000

I totally agree about the dishwasher detergent. I wrote an update on that recipe; I ended up doubling the amount of Lemi Shine and have been much happier since. However, a big point was to spend less than on store-bought and when I ran the numbers I don't think that is the case. Do you also use the food processor for food? Or is it a dedicated soap shredder?

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 14:40:36 +0000

I love the laundry soap. We used the food processor to shred the bar soap (I used Ivory).

I did not like the dishwasher detergent. It seemed to leave a film on everything and spots on the glasses.

By: jolyn

jolyn — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 22:55:19 +0000

I am still using and loving the laundry detergent recipe as-is. I tweaked the dishwasher detergent by adding 2 Tablespoons of Lemi Shine rather than just one. I didn’t think my glassware was looking crystal clear. I do like how the recipe works now, but when I tallied the numbers I found I wasn’t saving money compared to the cost of the store-bought I liked, which was really the point for me. I’m still using the recipe, though — buying the ingredients in bulk sure lasts you a long time!

By: Forest

Forest — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 16:11:50 +0000

Great stuff, are you still using this and have you perfected a recipe? I started washing my hair with baking soda and vinegar with great success…. I have been looking for a use for egg yolks (as I mainly just eat the whites) for a while too and just last night I met someone who washes his hair with egg yolk.

By: Cathie

Cathie — Fri, 07 May 2010 15:36:58 +0000

Love your site, we are also trying to become debt free. Thanks for the dishwashing soap recipe. Saved me a trip to the store! I am going to use this from now on.

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By: jolyn

jolyn — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:57:12 +0000

Ooh, I am definitely going to start keeping an eye out for a second-hand one.

By: Patty

Patty — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:38:51 +0000

If anyone has a Salad Shooter…that’s what I use to grate my Fels Naptha soap. If you don’t own one, maybe you can look for one at a yard sale or thrift store. I think they are running around $25 at the store; over time it would pay for itself (it would take some time) but it definately makes the grating job fast and simple.

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