tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167086251514186647.post8162717205552682110..comments2024-03-09T06:56:41.020-05:00Comments on Overthrow Martha: DIY Cheap Laundry DetergentSherri Griffinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10481419779173763777noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167086251514186647.post-19784057534939097012015-02-15T21:50:10.248-05:002015-02-15T21:50:10.248-05:00How would you suggest mixing the ingredients if yo...How would you suggest mixing the ingredients if you don't have a food processor? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03603561978078968449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167086251514186647.post-31293595187913995522014-06-26T17:32:47.659-04:002014-06-26T17:32:47.659-04:00I'm sorry you felt that way. {sad face} Natura...I'm sorry you felt that way. {sad face} Natural cleaners often do not make whites quite as bright, but I find that if I use any kind of bleach along with it, then this problem is solved. I use a mix of water, citric acid, lemon essential oil to "bleach my whites" which works for us. I understand that DIY isn't for everybody, but I'm glad that you gave it a shot! Sherri Griffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10481419779173763777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167086251514186647.post-64575457048584728402014-06-25T12:57:18.753-04:002014-06-25T12:57:18.753-04:00I tried this exact laundry recipe. I felt like my ...I tried this exact laundry recipe. I felt like my clothes came out dingy and not clean. I like my clothes really clean and bright looking. I decided to go back to Tide... :( Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167086251514186647.post-51880212832956234562014-04-03T22:39:17.382-04:002014-04-03T22:39:17.382-04:00Hi! Good question.Hmmmm... I don't know exactl...Hi! Good question.Hmmmm... I don't know exactly how well the formula would work to hand wash clothes. I would worry that it might be irritating with the pH of the washing soda. You can use the fels naptha to hand wash by itself-- that's what it was originally intended for back in the day. I use it if I need to get a stain and it works really well and I've heard other people who have Sherri Griffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10481419779173763777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167086251514186647.post-13783282677069793082014-04-03T12:13:26.103-04:002014-04-03T12:13:26.103-04:00Hi there,
Can the recipe be used to hand wash clo...Hi there,<br /><br />Can the recipe be used to hand wash clothes?<br /><br />And also to hand wash dishes?<br /><br />Thanks<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167086251514186647.post-44342119043459784302014-03-02T09:39:47.611-05:002014-03-02T09:39:47.611-05:00Hi Madeleine, you should be able to substitute the...Hi Madeleine, you should be able to substitute the fels naphtha for the Marseille soap, but make sure that you get a true marseille soap since there are lots of companies that use that name, but end up using animal products and all sorts of chemicals! <br /><br />As for just skipping the borax-- I can't speak to how that will turn out because I haven't tried it. I'm currently doing Sherri Griffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10481419779173763777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167086251514186647.post-26769881404205322052014-03-02T05:44:19.405-05:002014-03-02T05:44:19.405-05:00Hi Martha, I would like to know if you think I can...Hi Martha, I would like to know if you think I can make this recipe only using marsella soap (I read is very good for the skin) and Laundry soda without the Borax, do you think it would work?M.Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634668000385468841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167086251514186647.post-29081966892501820062014-02-22T13:18:26.249-05:002014-02-22T13:18:26.249-05:00Janine, after you contacted me I have been doing s...Janine, after you contacted me I have been doing some additional research. The FelsNaptha scored a C on safety (not great but not horrible), but the borax scored an F… yikes! I know that it's not safe of ingestion but the newer info looks like it can cause hormone disruptions if used in larger quantities. <br /><br />HOWEVER, I don't think this laundry detergent is considered a "Sherri Griffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10481419779173763777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167086251514186647.post-74930561180801608592014-02-14T01:46:00.868-05:002014-02-14T01:46:00.868-05:00Ah! Janine! Good questions!
First, I want to con...Ah! Janine! Good questions! <br /><br />First, I want to congratulate you for taking the leap into making your own DIY cleaning products! Get ready because it's a fun journey which will lead to more and more DIY cleaning products :) Laundry soap was my first project too and I think you'll be really impressed and then you'll be surprised at how much money you'll save! <br /><br />Sherri Griffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10481419779173763777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167086251514186647.post-4942517826707436912014-02-12T17:12:54.010-05:002014-02-12T17:12:54.010-05:00Hello! I'm new to your site and are loving you...Hello! I'm new to your site and are loving your ideas, but I had a quick question... Do you recommend using Fels-Naptha soap as a safe natural alternative? I've seen mixed reviews and some recommend Dr. Bonners. Have you tried any other bar of soap? I'm new to making my own products, so the laundry detergent will be my first attempt. Thanks, JanineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167086251514186647.post-28632545851028464322013-12-09T23:51:49.818-05:002013-12-09T23:51:49.818-05:00The liquid detergent is pretty much a pain in the ...The liquid detergent is pretty much a pain in the booty--- the dry is soooo much better! You can still use the wet for the front loader if you use a non-suds soap like fels naptha for the base and I used it in both the dispenser and the tub, but I don't think it makes a difference. Personally, making the liquid detergent is time consuming and dealing with it can be a mess-- I don't reallySherri Griffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10481419779173763777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167086251514186647.post-22659113096705854292013-12-09T18:03:59.404-05:002013-12-09T18:03:59.404-05:00Did you make the liquid soap for your front loader...Did you make the liquid soap for your front loader? Or do you put the detergent in the tub rather than in the dispenser? I've made the liquid soap and am frustrated that it comes out in inconsistent consistencies. That sounds impossible, but it isn't! I'd love to try a dry formula. <br />Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13107648388340554542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167086251514186647.post-39908939999535814092013-11-16T09:23:34.244-05:002013-11-16T09:23:34.244-05:00Good question! Yes, I do! When I bought a front lo...Good question! Yes, I do! When I bought a front loader, I made sure that the DIY laundry detergent would work. What I was told is that the HE front loaders require lows suds and this detergent really doesn't sud at all. I've been using it without a hitch for over two years. I love it! :)Sherri Griffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10481419779173763777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167086251514186647.post-92103698577930142612013-11-15T22:03:45.647-05:002013-11-15T22:03:45.647-05:00Do you have an HE front loading washer? Do you have an HE front loading washer? yvonnem725https://www.blogger.com/profile/00748616989146987938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167086251514186647.post-50826893132879883032013-11-12T22:53:12.786-05:002013-11-12T22:53:12.786-05:00Ohhh! Awesome idea! Thanks for sharing :)Ohhh! Awesome idea! Thanks for sharing :)Sherri Griffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10481419779173763777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167086251514186647.post-87836745811291159642013-11-12T20:03:04.712-05:002013-11-12T20:03:04.712-05:00You can also microwave the soap it becomes a foam ...You can also microwave the soap it becomes a foam and when dry it breaks into powder easily just be careful not to burn it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167086251514186647.post-44456159274097435542013-10-15T10:07:16.974-04:002013-10-15T10:07:16.974-04:00Yay! I'm so glad you like it. I really enjoy y...Yay! I'm so glad you like it. I really enjoy your idea of using the food processor's attachment! That's brilliant! I'm definitely going to do that next time! Thank you!! Sherri Griffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10481419779173763777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167086251514186647.post-91744320280123178432013-10-14T14:11:27.903-04:002013-10-14T14:11:27.903-04:00I made this today, added some tea tree and lavende...I made this today, added some tea tree and lavender oils, and instead of chopping or grating by hand, I used the food processor's grating attachment to grate the bar, then pulsed it with the blade and it worked really well, and the bar fit in the chute of the food processor without any chopping at all! It's in the washer now and smells great.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com