I have been trying for years to have chemical free cleaning and beauty products and it hasn't been till the last 5 or 6 years did I discover making my own. One I have absolutely loved making is my own liquid laundry soap. But it has only been the last couple of months did I find one that used soap flakes instead of a bar of soap. Why change? Well I read this and it made me really think and I made the change. There is non toxic soap out there that you can use but soap flakes just sound so much easier and so much less cost. I found soap flakes at our local co-op/ health store. I figured making my own laundry soap only costs me around 2-3 cents compared to the no name brand that was costing me 11 cents per load.
*** Plus this ONLY takes about 15 minuets max to make. 
- Liquid Laundry Soap
- Borax Free Liquid Laundry Soap
- Powdered Laundry Soap
- All Purpose Spray
- All Purpose Scour
- All Purpose Powder
- Furniture Polish
- Glass and Mirror Cleaner
- Stainless Steel Cleaner
There are only a few big ways to save money but there are TONS of small ways to save ... that ALL adds up. ( remember drops in a bucket will eventually fill the bucket before you know it!)
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Great! We make our own laundry detergent. But I do use the Fels-Naptha bar soap. It's pretty cheap, but I'll have to do the cost comparison. I really enjoy following along w/ all the things you do Mary! (Don't know that I can keep up, but you are very inspiring!)
ReplyDeleteI'm intrigued! Maybe I'll go make my own laundry soap now...
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Mary! I linked this for you...sorry I was tardy today :-) Once I get my life under some semblance of control again, I'd like to start making this again. I used to make my own cleaners...then got too "cluttered" in life and just started buying green/orgainic cleaners. But the cost is super-high, so making my own will be good.
ReplyDeleteLove you, friend!
Lori
Wonderful! Thank you for posting this. I am working on getting greener in my cleaning supplies.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Dawn
I already make my own liquid laundry soap, but really appreciated the info about the homemade soap vs. factory. Thanks Mary!
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Debbie
Mmm, I need to get on the ball with this. Laundry detergent is so expensive nowadays. I do have a book, The Naturally Clean Home, and I need to re-read it. Thanks for the push!
ReplyDeleteChristine
What is funny to me about this is that over the past month I have been slowly collecting the items I need to make my own laundry soap. The only thing I lack is a bucket with a lid and that is on my list to buy for this week's errand day. Your timing is perfect and an encouragment to me to get this done.
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Tracy
Thanks for sharing. I'm so nervous about using homemade detergent in our new machine. This was a reminder to look into it and see if it's compatible.
ReplyDeleteI've made homemade laundry soap and window/household cleaner and they both work really well. Thanks for sharing the link and video.
ReplyDelete"There are only a few big ways to save money but there are TONS of small ways to save ... that ALL adds up. ( remember drops in a bucket will eventually fill the bucket before you know it!)"
ReplyDeleteAmen to this!
I first made my own (flake) laundry detergent last year, and it works just jolly well fine for a fraction of the cost.
I make my own all purpose cleaner too. I'm still looking for a decent dishwasher one. So far... none. If you happen upon one, please share!
I make my own laundry soap and it saves so much money! For everything else, I tend to use a lot of vinegar. I believe in a "three product" concept that keeps my house clean and sanitary while being very easy and frugal (http://the-north-forty.com/2011/02/21/three-products-one-clean-home/).
ReplyDeleteMary, I need to make my own as well. It does save you a lot of money in the end. Thank you, friend.
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