Homemade Laundry Soap

I know, this is a LOOOOONG time coming and I'm so sorry! I am seriously trying to catch up, just hope I can stick to it! :)

A lot of people were asking for this recipe and I wanted to use it for a little bit before posting it, and I have, I've used a whole batch already and I love it!

There is another recipe that I want to try and will be getting the castile soap to make a batch for next week, so once I see how that works, will post it too, but will prob give it a week or so... ;)

Anyways... here's the long awaited SUPER easy home made laundry soap! :)

I should also mention that I have a front load HE washer and this stuff works GREAT with it! The soap you use in this recipe is a low sudsing soap, the kind you need for the HE washers. Now, I don't add that much soap, mine has a line to fill it too, and I probably fill it at the half way mark before the line. If that makes any sense? ;)


Homemade Laundry Soap

2 Gallons hot water
1 bar soap (grated)
2 cups baking SODA

Melt grated soap in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Cook on medium -low heat stirring frequently until soap is melted.

In a large pail, pour 2 gallons hot water. Add melted soap and stir well.

Then add the baking soda, stir well again.

This next time I make it, I'm going to put it in my big huge massive container that I had. I used to buy in bulk at BJ's, so I rinsed that out, and added the new homemade stuff. Like I said, I am going to make a powder version to try it out and see how I like it, then I'll put that in an empty ice cream container that has a lid.

Oh, for the soap, I got a 3 pack Ivory kind for under $2. Then the baking soda is one box, which is also under $1. I honestly can't remember how long this lasted, but for a good while! It's so cheap and the kids enjoyed helping me make it!

I don't have any pictures for this, but it's really easy! Any questions, don't hesitate to ask! :)
Let me know if you try it and how you like it! :)

Many Uses of Vinegar-MUST READ!!! ;)

Vinegar is an AMAZING cleaner!

A little hint....

Instead of using that expensive jet dry AND fabric softener, use WHITE VINEGAR!!!

Yes, you read right!

For dishwashers, make sure the jet dry is completely out, then fill it up with white vinegar! It works, I'm tellin ya! I've been using it for quite some time! :)

For washers, either fill your downy ball or your fabric softener container in the washer with WHITE VINEGAR! TRUST ME, your clothes WILL NOT smell like vinegar! I PROMISE!!! I've used it for my dish clothes, towels, dark and white clothes... I don't use it all the time, but when I do, it does not make my clothes smell! Give it a try... just once... ;)

I've also been using vinegar as a floor cleaner... Not only is it safer, it's cheaper, and healthier to for you and the family! ;) For the floors, I pour in, actually, I don't know how much, but the ratio is either 1/2 vinegar to 1/2 warm water, or 1/3 vinegar to 3/4 warm water. I want to try using it on my windows and mirrors and will try that soon!

I love using vinegar so much that one of my cleaning spray bottles is full of the vinegar water! Once it was empty, I rinsed it out really good and keep it handy! Someone spills something on the floor, we use that to clean it up, spray the spot and wipe it with a paper towel! also, I have a flat top for my stove, it works GREAT to clean it up and make it shine!

I've also taken the spray bottle and sprayed down my cupboards and wiped them off, the refrigerator... etc, you name it!

Next will be cleaning the bathroom! ;)

Let me know how you use vinegar to clean, I am open to more ideas! :) Also, let me know if you try any of these! ;)