tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30488975.post7499718054250119992..comments2024-01-02T00:03:11.813-05:00Comments on Life's Accidental Journey: Frugal Friday LaundryMy name is Michelle.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02649101060281144314noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30488975.post-86325051922692819182007-07-15T08:45:00.000-04:002007-07-15T08:45:00.000-04:00Hey Jennifer. If your family has sensitive skin, ...Hey Jennifer. If your family has sensitive skin, I would recommend that you use the same soap that is used to take a shower. I can't imagine, though I am no expert, that a soap that you put directly on your skin could possibly cause a reaction after being rinsed out of clothing?<BR/><BR/>I would also, with any detergent, use far less if my family had sensitive skin. <BR/><BR/>I have a "laundry bucket" because I don't have a laundry (meaning big and deep) sink. I use that bucket to make the laundry detergent. (I also use it to soak stained clothing.) I then pour it into big old store bought detergent containers. They're easier to give a little shake to before I pour it into the laundry. This detergent needs to be sloshed a little before you use it sometimes at it can separate.<BR/><BR/>I didn't buy the bucket. I think it contained pool chemicals at one time?<BR/><BR/>And I use the same pot that I use to cook. I've never given it a second thought until you just asked! LOL I do wash it out well afterward and then put it in the dishwasher as well. Because the soap can make a kind of film on the bottom.<BR/><BR/>If you end up making it, let me know how it turns out.My name is Michelle.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02649101060281144314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30488975.post-34696869472180859932007-07-14T20:19:00.000-04:002007-07-14T20:19:00.000-04:00Michelle, I have been wanting to try this but have...Michelle, I have been wanting to try this but have some questions. I have a whole family with sensitive skin, would it affect them? Also, do you really need to have entire separate pots and buckets strictly for use in making laundry soap? I don't want to have to purchase new pots to make my own. Thanks! Thanks for stopping by my blog as well.<BR/><BR/>JenniferJenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16958981528207127681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30488975.post-63178246766762631152007-07-14T09:26:00.000-04:002007-07-14T09:26:00.000-04:00Awww...Andrea, thank you! I'm so glad your family...Awww...Andrea, thank you! I'm so glad your family enjoyed it. You're so sweet for posting and telling me.My name is Michelle.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02649101060281144314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30488975.post-62078926517464435452007-07-14T00:09:00.000-04:002007-07-14T00:09:00.000-04:00Hey Michelle!I made your potato salad last night f...Hey Michelle!<BR/>I made your potato salad last night for dinner. Well it appears you have won the heart of my husband! :) I wish I had video recorded his response so you would know I tell the complete truth-He said it was the best potato salad he had EVER eaten in his life! He said it was ABSOLUTELY PERFECT, and he insisted I keep some in the fridge! I am not kidding. So, looks like I owe you one! I am going to put a post on my blog telling everyone where to find perfect potato salad. (Truth be told, I agree with him completely, it was really good!) :)Andrea Maddiexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17717932890481626763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30488975.post-25760696519924017572007-07-13T13:35:00.000-04:002007-07-13T13:35:00.000-04:00We have the same problem here, but it doesn't seem...We have the same problem here, but it doesn't seem to be related to washing in cold water? Even if things are washed in hot water (like the whites) we still seem to have that yellowing of the underarms at times. <BR/><BR/>What I have found that helps a little is if you use your homemade laundry detergent as a stain treater. Just pour some full strength on the armpits of the clothing. And let that soak for a while (I've been known to let it dry on clothing and not had any problems, but ymmv with that). Then when I wash the load I'll add some washing soad AND some borax extra to the load.<BR/><BR/>And sometimes even this isn't foolproof. <BR/><BR/>I'd love to hear others ideas on this one.My name is Michelle.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02649101060281144314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30488975.post-11699793911243485252007-07-13T13:10:00.000-04:002007-07-13T13:10:00.000-04:00Michelle, I have been making my own laundry soap f...Michelle, I have been making my own laundry soap for a while too - and we love it! I tried washing in cold water, but it appears like the deodorant doesn't get washed out of the shirts. Especially on the sleeveless ones. Have you had this problem, or have any pointers? Thanks TonyaHomeschooling Mommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09671175923601711964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30488975.post-44139182381327938332007-07-13T12:12:00.000-04:002007-07-13T12:12:00.000-04:00Thanks Lori! You're always so gracious.And thank ...Thanks Lori! You're always so gracious.<BR/><BR/>And thank for bringing that to my attention charity grace. I've edited the post to add that link so no one has to search for it.My name is Michelle.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02649101060281144314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30488975.post-24357167928851268072007-07-13T11:53:00.000-04:002007-07-13T11:53:00.000-04:00Never mind, I see that you answered the question b...Never mind, I see that you answered the question below.Charity Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11689246981362864456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30488975.post-47857419345571607752007-07-13T11:51:00.000-04:002007-07-13T11:51:00.000-04:00Where do you find washing soda, and how is it diff...Where do you find washing soda, and how is it different from regular baking soda? I looked in the detergent section at Wal-Mart, where I get borax, and all they have is regular soda. However, it has a picture of a shirt on the front and mentions that you can use it for laundry as well as baking! I'm confused.Charity Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11689246981362864456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30488975.post-18295258368464235442007-07-13T10:56:00.000-04:002007-07-13T10:56:00.000-04:00This is a great tip! Thanks for sharing.Blessings ...This is a great tip! Thanks for sharing.<BR/>Blessings Lori"My Little Wonders"https://www.blogger.com/profile/10192873343752334828noreply@blogger.com