Homestead Dreams

Hi all.

I have had several people ask me about my homemade laundry soap. 

The recipe I used can be found on Crystals site, The Family Homestead under Homemaking and Home Management.  The link is as follows:  http://www.thefamilyhomestead.com/index.html    The first time I used it, I followed it almost to the letter, except I used half a bar of Fels Naptha instead of 1/3.  Every other time I have made it, I have used 1/2 bar Fels Naptha, 1 cup washing soda, and 1 cup borax.  The cost does not change much.  It is still a lot cheaper than store bought.  Once it has cooled a little bit and starting to gel, I pour it into a detergent jug that I kept for that purpose once it was empty of the store bought stuff.  I hope this helps.

Friday, April 4, 2008 - Hi!

Posted by beccasue1029
I just made this soap today for the very first time...I made a double batch so I guess it's good that my Mom gave me a ginormous bucket! I'm so excited to try it out!

Becca

Friday, April 4, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by countrylivin
I've never made my own laundry soap but am hoping to next month to help us save some money!

Friday, April 4, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Schatzi
Thanks for the great tip....anything we can do to save money with the rising cost of everything...is a "good thing".

Connie

Friday, April 4, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by wannabeone
Thanks for sharing the link. I hope you blog more, I've enjoyed catching up.

Blessings from Ohio, Kim Wolf<><

Friday, April 4, 2008 - Laundry soap

Posted by justmestracy
O.k. so now I have to try this out. I hope it cleans well my dh is a construction worker.....Dirty!!!!!