No, I’m Not Crazy

Posted on the November 9th, 2009 under Family by Elle

I’ve been getting a little bit of teasing lately because the other day I made my own laundry detergent. Sounds crazy, I know. I’m not even sure why I came up with the idea, but I was at the computer wasting time as usual working hard and I Googled it. I found this site and it looked so cheap and easy that I knew even I could do it. But I didn’t think too much about it until I mentioned it to my husband. He was so skeptical I just had to prove it would work.

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It’s 3 simple ingredients. The Borax was $3.49, Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda $2.99 and 3 bar of Ivory Soap were $1.49

1/2 cup of Borax

1/2 cup Washing Soda

1 bar of Ivory Soap shredded

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mix them all together

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until it looks like this, about 5 minutes.

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That’s it. I put it in a container and use 1 heaping Tablespoon per wash. My laundry is clean and smells fresh.

The real test will be in the next week or so as J-Man starts wearing clothes washed with the “new” detergent. He has eczema and some detergents bother him. I’ll let you know.

 

6 Responses to 'No, I’m Not Crazy'

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  1. November 9, 2009 at 12:52 pm
    Stephanie@The Blue Zoo

    My twins have eczema too. You’ll have to let me know how this works!

  2. November 9, 2009 at 2:56 pm
    Anne

    How does it work with stains? I have to admit I am kind of a laundry soap snob so I would be curious if it works well on dirt and grass stains. You will have to give us an update.

  3. November 9, 2009 at 6:49 pm
    Stacy

    Ah, my sister, the closet crafty person…….You know I’m kidding, I hope it works especially since you do a huge amount of loads everya day! I’ll still make fun of you though..

  4. November 9, 2009 at 6:50 pm
    Stacy

    Ah, my sister, the closet crafty person…….You know I’m kidding, I hope it works especially since you do a huge amount of loads every day! I’ll still make fun of you though..

  5. November 10, 2009 at 5:28 am
    Lee

    HA! Think I found another one…Another fun site that fits my fancy, WTH, WTF..Great job ladies with the WTH.. Stole your Button and hope to write a post Wed. but not sure as I would be compromising my Hump Day post…Hmmm? We’ll see. Anyhoooo cont. to have fun, I will be back to see WTH real people are doing on here. Peace LEE

  6. November 10, 2009 at 6:40 pm
    Stacy (the Random Cool Chick)

    I’m intrigued! Please do update us on how it works! :)

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