tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955116067520235636.post6059361045227965720..comments2024-03-27T00:45:27.310-05:00Comments on The Beginning Farmer's Wife: Do You Read Your Detergent Bottles?The Beginning Farmer's Wifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13714739614104380838noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955116067520235636.post-7784479176651407172014-10-07T20:32:57.815-05:002014-10-07T20:32:57.815-05:00I often felt the exact same way when using deterge...I often felt the exact same way when using detergents. I also follow your method when using dishwasher detergent, using less than the suggested amount and the dishes come out just fine.<br /><br />I cannot tell you how much money I have saved making my own laundry detergent. I have adjusted a recipe to my liking and it is super simple. Some recipes I have read take many steps. We are on a septic system and live in the country and have had no issues. My recipe is simply borax, washing soda, and dawn dish soap. My children have not had any sensitivity issues and we've been using it two years. I do always keep a bottle of Tide on hand for the super tough stains and my husbands dress clothes. It truly is a money saver. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955116067520235636.post-19300390621897724432008-04-21T16:22:00.000-05:002008-04-21T16:22:00.000-05:00Mclain-Thanks for the extra info on soap. We do u...Mclain-Thanks for the extra info on soap. We do use cloth diapers, so that helps solve one of my questions. :) I'm glad that the planting pots were helpful for you too!The Beginning Farmer's Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08930750761646770794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955116067520235636.post-58942312833004859902008-04-18T20:36:00.000-05:002008-04-18T20:36:00.000-05:00I know that homemade laundry detergent uses true s...I know that homemade laundry detergent uses true soap which some are sensitive to. And I am not sure about the septic system thing - that is definately an issue when you are living in the country (like we are). I can't use it because soaps don't rinse as well with the cloth diapers (not sure if you guys use those, so may not be an issue). I really like the Charlies Soap though. It seems like you love it or you hate it - most love it (at least the ones I have talked to) Make sure if you use it you "strip" your washing machine first. I couldn't believe the amount of detergent build up in the washing machine AND on the clothes! Our clothes are now really clean and don't smell like they have been soaked in perfume (just clean smelling) I don't use fabric softener and the come out softer than before! For 12 bucks a bag (and that bag lasts us a while) it is worth a try. I am starting to sound like a commercial now! LOL! God Bless!<BR/>NicoleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955116067520235636.post-26455488765740412062008-04-14T22:02:00.000-05:002008-04-14T22:02:00.000-05:00mclain-Thanks for the great information on laundry...mclain-<BR/>Thanks for the great information on laundry detergent. I haven't ever heard of that brand before. Sounds like a good one. <BR/><BR/>I have heard about making laundry soap at home, and almost did it once. There were a few things I heard about that stopped me. One was that it is hard on a septic system or washing machine. I can't remember which. The other was that it didn't keep whites white. Another concern is that our kids have very sensitive skin, and I'm not sure how it would effect them.<BR/><BR/>I'm not sure if there is any truth to any of those claims, but wanted to research them a bit more before I went ahead with it. Do you know anything about any of that?<BR/><BR/>I would love to hear comments from someone who does make their own. <BR/><BR/>Thanks again for your great info!The Beginning Farmer's Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08930750761646770794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955116067520235636.post-27327792676906924692008-04-14T14:26:00.000-05:002008-04-14T14:26:00.000-05:00I use Charlies soap and it is SO economical! I st...I use Charlies soap and it is SO economical! I started using it when we started cloth diapering a while back (we are on baby #4 now!) but realized it was way better for the envirnment, our septic, our health and our budget. You have to get it online but it is only 11 or 12 dollars and it does 80 LOADS! You only use a tablespoon of it. We really like the stuff. I know you can make your own detergent (I prefer the powdered stuff cause it isn't as messy) and it is really easy. Just google "making your own laundry detergent" and you will get tons of entrys for both powdered and liquid and it is super cheap to make it. Anyway, I just stumbled on your site (from homesteadingtoday.com). Good luck and God bless you and your family with the new land! "And the Lord will be your guide at all times; in dry places he will give you water in full measure, and will make strong your bones; and you will be like a watered garden, and like an ever-flowing spring." Isiah 58:11Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955116067520235636.post-66272032714689939672008-04-11T22:14:00.000-05:002008-04-11T22:14:00.000-05:00Great tip! I never thought about doing this but a...Great tip! I never thought about doing this but am going to check mine out this weekend. Laundry detergent is so expensive!<BR/><BR/>Thanks!<BR/><BR/>AmyAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09705809678738565983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955116067520235636.post-41901946534530360062008-04-10T13:04:00.000-05:002008-04-10T13:04:00.000-05:00You are so right.I only put "the size of a quarter...You are so right.<BR/><BR/>I only put "the size of a quarter" of dish detergent in. SMALL amount... but it works. I'm counting on the VERY HOT WATER to sanitize my dishes... <BR/><BR/>and the clotehs... I hardly use ANY soap, becuase I use a front loader that "requires" HE detergent. But I still use the regular detergent and just use a very small amount. You can tell by the smell of the clothes that they are getting clean. Too much soap actually makes them dirty... the dirt clings to the residue left behind if you use too much.<BR/><BR/>GREAT post! So very true.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568529902002209385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955116067520235636.post-41515843230954025032008-04-10T06:26:00.000-05:002008-04-10T06:26:00.000-05:00Can definately say we are all feeling the pinch on...Can definately say we are all feeling the pinch on the price of things lately. <BR/>I too am guilty of filling the detergent cup up way to much. Good idea to draw a line on the cup. It will help my daughter learn better too:) ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com