Would laundry soap still work if it was Dreft combined with washing soda and borax?
Question by Dora: Would laundry soap still work if it was Dreft combined with washing soda and borax?
My son has big time allergies to most laundry soaps, Dreft is great for him and I honestly LOVE the smell. It is my favorite laundry soap. But it’s also 13 dollars for a small box. I am trying to save money or make it stretch.
So if I combine the powdered dreft with the washing soda and borax to make it last longer and a little goats milk soap would it still work the same?
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Pat
January 3, 2014 at 4:42 am
If the Dreft is working well for your son, then don’t add anything to make it go farther. As for the cost of Dreft, look online, to see if you can buy it in bulk. Sometimes, it’s much cheaper.
edit: Pay NO attention to Pat, who is so rude!!!!!
Shortstuff13
January 3, 2014 at 4:53 am
Making your own is a discipline and it’s not for everyone, but it definitely saves money–sometimes just costing pennies a load! Before you get started, here are a few tips:
For the bar soaps required in the recipes, you could try Fels-Naptha, Ivory, Sunlight, Kirk’s Hardwater Castile, and Zote. Avoid using heavily perfumed soaps.
Washing Soda and Borax can normally be found in the laundry and cleaning aisles.
Some people with really hard water or well water may have to adjust the ingredients if the clothes look dingy.
Although several of the recipes have the same ingredients, the measurements are different–some contain a higher soap to water ratio. Test and see which works best for your needs.
You can make huge pails of this at once, or smaller quantities. Also if you can get your hands on a few empty liquid detergent bottles, they work great for storing large batches. Just make a big batch and pour in bottles, cap then use as needed–shake before use.
Some of the recipes call for large amounts of water. Check with a local restaurant to see if they have any empty large pails from deep fryer oil–that’s how many restaurants buy the oil. See if you can have one or two of the pails after they’ve emptied it–just wash them out really well before using. They’re big, heavy plastic and very sturdy when stirring the soap and hot water.
Ieon
January 3, 2014 at 5:10 am