tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36134113.post2702474549564511376..comments2024-02-18T18:51:16.406-08:00Comments on What Matters Most : making laundry soapLovella ♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/13870567090244361779noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36134113.post-49664705110502001872011-06-10T09:23:52.791-07:002011-06-10T09:23:52.791-07:00Awesome! Thank you. I'm headed out to the stor...Awesome! Thank you. I'm headed out to the store now. :)Simply Natural Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08421480235653717795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36134113.post-55505867607951321502011-06-10T08:46:52.030-07:002011-06-10T08:46:52.030-07:00I haven't used it on diapers but use it on all...I haven't used it on diapers but use it on all my delicates and find it very mild. It should be just fine.Lovella ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/13870567090244361779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36134113.post-11389761106820273672011-06-10T08:33:54.469-07:002011-06-10T08:33:54.469-07:00Do you know if it's safe to use on cloth diape...Do you know if it's safe to use on cloth diapers? I would love to make this but don't want to ruin my diapers. Thanks!Simply Natural Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08421480235653717795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36134113.post-46490622600480599382011-02-23T08:17:14.060-08:002011-02-23T08:17:14.060-08:00I'm just about due to buy some laundry soap - ...I'm just about due to buy some laundry soap - i think i'm going to give this a whirl!kelly enshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029562951606332352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36134113.post-74210639126305461672010-06-18T17:49:32.064-07:002010-06-18T17:49:32.064-07:00I had to laugh at this...years ago my mom and dad ...I had to laugh at this...years ago my mom and dad always made their home-made soap.<br />I'm happy to see he used an electric motor to stir.....<br />Maybe you need to sell it on the MGCC website?Marghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03309206778329712547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36134113.post-81439923086137895682010-06-18T07:56:19.834-07:002010-06-18T07:56:19.834-07:00I find the Fels Naptha and Zote in the cleaning se...I find the Fels Naptha and Zote in the cleaning section of the stores. It was originally used as a laundry stain bar which I have always used. Really good on the collars of men's shirts. You can buy it online. I am from PA in USA. I meant that you should try using in the post! Sorry! And I do not have any trouble with it dissolving. I use my Food Processor to shred the soap bars. I do have to cut them down to fit the in the processor shute. It cleans up nicely and saves on my wrists and arms! LOL! Works in HE front loaders too and yes it is low sudzing. I got the recipe from "Mary Jane's Farm." Some have even added the Oxi-Clean powder to it. I have not. But I have been using white vinegar in my rinse and I am shocked at how soft my clothing is and no smell. For $2.79 a gallon that's cheap softener! Try it on your towels and let me know. I do have my Gram's sprinkler ...Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14420195011494694705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36134113.post-75551270377755837532010-06-18T07:42:35.925-07:002010-06-18T07:42:35.925-07:00Hi Jane,
Thank you for your kids words,
We usually...Hi Jane,<br />Thank you for your kids words,<br />We usually have a spray bottle of some soapy sudsy type solutuion. We don't use anything special, it could be any household cleaner. We did find last time we went to our cemetery that they don't have access to water so a bucket of water is necessary to bring along to swish away the dirt.Lovella ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/13870567090244361779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36134113.post-46441150798372417442010-06-18T07:32:49.297-07:002010-06-18T07:32:49.297-07:00Lovella I love to read your blog everyday it is su...Lovella I love to read your blog everyday it is such and insperation. I have a question about the solution to clean the stones at the cemetary. What is the solution that you use as I need to clean stones.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09460461329645927961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36134113.post-54804888012238455952010-06-17T22:33:51.305-07:002010-06-17T22:33:51.305-07:00That sounds like a neat recipe... I think I'll...That sounds like a neat recipe... I think I'll try it... I much prefer gel to dry laundry soap, but why couldn't you just add some Baking Soda after you've heated it?Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02029451742280017744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36134113.post-20369459778663684622010-06-17T19:12:35.251-07:002010-06-17T19:12:35.251-07:00I never heard of this recipe. Thank you for shari...I never heard of this recipe. Thank you for sharing it with us, and even telling us where to buy the soap.<br /><br />Hope you have a fun weekend break.Just a little something from Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07436711032386582707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36134113.post-30426890421287955332010-06-17T11:28:08.055-07:002010-06-17T11:28:08.055-07:00I've used this for over two years and love it!...I've used this for over two years and love it! The only difference is I use Ivory bar soap, but I'm definitely going to try the sunlight bar in my next batch. My kidlets often help me make it. They think it's like a fun science experiment :)<br /><br />KamaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36134113.post-59107555460419129122010-06-17T10:56:47.403-07:002010-06-17T10:56:47.403-07:00Looks like a great mix! Once I finally get my lau...Looks like a great mix! Once I finally get my laundry machines connected in my basement again, I will definitely have to give it a try!Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16092326580414811726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36134113.post-66245028291853862382010-06-17T09:56:09.694-07:002010-06-17T09:56:09.694-07:00I can almost smell the lovely light scent from her...I can almost smell the lovely light scent from here. Love the clothes on the line photo!!ellen b.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14531430948905935301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36134113.post-84956712251987174932010-06-17T08:53:07.922-07:002010-06-17T08:53:07.922-07:00Ah, the Constantly Cooking Mennonite Girl expands ...Ah, the Constantly Cooking Mennonite Girl expands her field of influence to the laundry. Perhaps a recipe for something to clean our Gulf of oil could be tackled next?<br /><br />I'm game to try this as soon as B. is home to stir it with his power tool. He hates it when Terry gets a chance to use a power tool and he doesn't.Thoughts on Life and Millinery.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15826496514403918108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36134113.post-75086680110536387172010-06-17T08:29:00.088-07:002010-06-17T08:29:00.088-07:00Judy, It seems it rinses much cleaner and there ar...Judy, It seems it rinses much cleaner and there are not many suds at all. Even when I add clothes into my front loading machine after the washer starts. . the suds are very minimal.Lovella ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/13870567090244361779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36134113.post-77424114285327276782010-06-17T08:25:43.961-07:002010-06-17T08:25:43.961-07:00Most interesting...and tempting to try...though I ...Most interesting...and tempting to try...though I don't have one of those handy-dandy stirring gadgets! Does in produce a lot of suds in the front-load washer? <br /><br />Maybe you could post this recipe over at the MGCC blog as well. Maybe we could have a new category...'something the men can stir up'.Judy https://www.blogger.com/profile/00929685771427155673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36134113.post-70335606618761793922010-06-17T08:12:06.718-07:002010-06-17T08:12:06.718-07:00Pam, where do you buy the Fels Naptha or Zote? Is...Pam, where do you buy the Fels Naptha or Zote? Is it in Canada?<br />Thanks for the dry recipe, it sure sounds simple and I do have my bluing for whites. <br />I remember my mom's sprinkler . . I wonder what happened to it.Lovella ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/13870567090244361779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36134113.post-88715118451158318722010-06-17T07:55:00.042-07:002010-06-17T07:55:00.042-07:00Thanks Lovella..I'm chuckling! Recipe sounds ...Thanks Lovella..I'm chuckling! Recipe sounds so easy..I'll be making this soap but not going to tell hubby to stir..there could also be serious overkill I'm thinkin':)Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18214584150711242076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36134113.post-28701323535364464002010-06-17T07:53:56.960-07:002010-06-17T07:53:56.960-07:00Lovella, use the powedered version 4lbs. washing ...Lovella, use the powedered version 4lbs. washing soda, 4lbs. Borax, 3 bars of Fels Naptha or Zote, and 4 lbs. of Baking Soda. I tried using Ivory bar soap but didn't get the cleaning power of the Fels Naptha. The baking soda made the difference for my whites and softened my water. Sometimes I add some bluing to my whites like Mrs. Stewart's. This is a dry mix. Use 2 TBS per large load. I love it. Store in a container with a lid. Have never had a problem with it dissolving in any temp water. Do you remember your Mom or Grandmother 'sprinkling' the clothes for ironing, rolling them up and putting them into a bag, then into the fridge to iron the next day? I have many memories of washing and ironing with my Gram when a little girl. She made us matching aprons ... memories ....Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07484881058192805181noreply@blogger.com