Thursday, December 4, 2008

Going Green!

Well...not really...but I'm doing a few things that would be considered "green!" I try my best to always take in my reusable shopping bags when I grocery shop and I've started making my own detergent. Yesterday, I made my second batch, and I really like it...Homemade Detergent
Buy:
1 bar of soap
1 box of Arm and Hammer Washing Soda
1 box of Borax
10 gallon tote
HEAT 4 cups of water on stove. Grate soap and add to water. DO NOT BOIL!
Pour 2 gallons of hot water into container. Pour soap mixture in and stir. Pour 1 cup of Washing Soda in and stir. Pour 1/2 cup Borax in and stir! STIR, STIR, STIR!
Put lid on tight and let sit for 24 hours so it makes a gel. Use 1 cup per load!


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5 comments:

  1. LauraDecember 4, 2008 at 11:06 AM

    How does it clean compared to detergent you've bought? Is the 10 gallon tote necessary or could a smaller one work?

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  2. ValDecember 4, 2008 at 3:11 PM

    Did you get this from the Duggers on 17 and counting?? I saw them do that on there and seriously thought about giving it try - but have yet to do it. Thanks for giving us the recipe!!

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  3. Finally an Abrigg.....December 5, 2008 at 12:41 PM

    wow. who are you!??!?

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  4. amyDecember 6, 2008 at 5:02 PM

    So do you use the mug on top to dip out the amount you need? How much do you use per wash?

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  5. EricaDecember 9, 2008 at 5:06 PM

    Found you through a friend's blog...do you know if it works in front loading washers? And also, how much do you use? Thanks for the recipe!

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