tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4105779366644843876.post7302032082273686509..comments2023-10-10T12:30:33.400-04:00Comments on one redeemed mom: laundryJackie | One Redeemed Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11962377351224726592noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4105779366644843876.post-91906017720565006862009-02-10T11:38:00.000-05:002009-02-10T11:38:00.000-05:00Thanks Jackie! You are like an encyclopedia of ea...Thanks Jackie! You are like an encyclopedia of earth friendly, money saving ideas!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06331942154775569948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4105779366644843876.post-30985665104101735642009-02-09T09:46:00.000-05:002009-02-09T09:46:00.000-05:00Jackie, thanks for all the info!Jackie, thanks for all the info!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4105779366644843876.post-44676899052079650982009-02-08T22:28:00.000-05:002009-02-08T22:28:00.000-05:00@Abby - The laundry smells clean and fresh but not...@Abby - The laundry smells clean and fresh but not scented. Does that make sense? I guess it really doesn't have a scent even though I'm using eucalyptis (sp?)soap. For awhile I was using some liquid fabric softener to add a scent to our towels but it's not something I remember to use every time. Maybe you could make a batch with Ivory or some scented soap you like and see if that works.Jackie | One Redeemed Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11962377351224726592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4105779366644843876.post-74268409884304216902009-02-08T21:51:00.000-05:002009-02-08T21:51:00.000-05:00So, I have a totally silly question. I really lov...So, I have a totally silly question. I really love the smell of clean laundry. I like the scent of detergent. Do you get that at all with using the homemade stuff? Of course, the money savings could really trump the scent! <BR/><BR/>I can give this baby a real test in July. Ryan's uniforms come back smelling like something died. I will let you know if it works on those!abigaildanielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05930407720673200336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4105779366644843876.post-35295468701718477072009-02-07T16:48:00.000-05:002009-02-07T16:48:00.000-05:00@Lori - I do think the water has a lot to do with ...@Lori - I do think the water has a lot to do with cloth diaper scents. But the Dr. Bronner's soap definitely makes a huge difference. I won't go into yucky details but Lauren's diapers very rarely smell at all, after any mess. ;-)<BR/><BR/>@ Renee - The Dr. Bronner's is sold at Nature's StoreHouse in Canton. (They sell several scents also.) I would be willing to bet they sell it at the Co-op also. If not, I can pick up a bar for you. The washing soda and Borax are both available at P&C. I believe Walmart only sells the Borax. It will not ruin your front-loader. You would want to use about 1/4 cup of detergent. And I can give you some ideas on finding buckets with lids for $1.Jackie | One Redeemed Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11962377351224726592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4105779366644843876.post-83227592156336583142009-02-07T16:01:00.000-05:002009-02-07T16:01:00.000-05:00I will be trying this soon. I had wanted to back ...I will be trying this soon. I had wanted to back when you posted the first recipe, but I could not find Fels Naptha anywhere around here, and I didn't want to "stray" from the recipe. But I am all for spending $7 on 5 gallons of detergent. Thanks for the info! Oh, and I have also heard that how well a detergent works with cloth diapers depends a lot on the water...minerals and such...so what works (or doesn't) for one person may not be the same for everyone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4105779366644843876.post-54340451568507348982009-02-07T15:56:00.000-05:002009-02-07T15:56:00.000-05:00I am going to try this. I just had to buy laundry ...I am going to try this. I just had to buy laundry det last night and every time I do I cringe.... SO EXPENSIVE!<BR/><BR/>What a great alternative.<BR/><BR/>So as soon as I run out of what I just bought I will probably then be asking more questions. <BR/><BR/>But ones I can think of now are:<BR/><BR/>This is ok for front loaders? Ours are new and I'd hate to ruin something? What who knows! but ours are worth more than our cars right now.<BR/><BR/>And the soap you use do you get that on line where you linked it to? Or can you get that locally?<BR/><BR/>And the borax and soda, locally, as in Walmart? Where would I get that?<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing Jackie.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01237737331531450607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4105779366644843876.post-21518229023491415712009-02-07T06:30:00.000-05:002009-02-07T06:30:00.000-05:00@Brietta - We haven't had a stink problem with the...@Brietta - We haven't had a stink problem with the Dr. Bronner's. At all. Wtih Fels, we did a bit. The Borax hasn't caused an issue for us so I don't know. I've read on message boards that homemade laundry soap is fine for diapers. I only use about 1/3 cup for a load with hot water, with a cold soak cycle first. (But I'm also not looking to save my diapers for future children so maybe I'm less aware of damage to PUL.) I did research it prior to making my own detergent and have found that several people say its fine. You can also use white vinegar in a Downey ball to get rid of any residue.Jackie | One Redeemed Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11962377351224726592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4105779366644843876.post-75576670284367242009-02-07T06:16:00.000-05:002009-02-07T06:16:00.000-05:00Sounds really neat, cool, earthy, fulfilling, and ...Sounds really neat, cool, earthy, fulfilling, and all those good things. I may try it -- soon!<BR/>My hold back has been the HE stuff, but if this works for them, I'll give it a shot!Darlene Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06647427156585793546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4105779366644843876.post-40008459519546695612009-02-06T20:47:00.000-05:002009-02-06T20:47:00.000-05:00I love the idea of making my own detergent. My ch...I love the idea of making my own detergent. My challenge has been finding a recipe that doesn't include soap or borax, since neither is cloth diaper friendly (i.e. will leave diapers smelling a little fish-y once wet, from what I've read). Have you seen any that have diaper-safe alternatives to those ingredients?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com