tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5975791047778766968.post8679818563436021027..comments2023-08-11T08:09:01.617-07:00Comments on The Fox Family Five: Laundry for Pennies...FoxFamilyFivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17130209129191438792noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5975791047778766968.post-81175616909509331492009-06-18T12:39:14.647-07:002009-06-18T12:39:14.647-07:00Any reason why you use "Fells Naptha" So...Any reason why you use "Fells Naptha" Soap? I've never heard of it. Can I buy it anywhere? We don't have a "Fred Meyer" here. Can I use Ivory or something else?<br /><br />Kelly<br />idloveadullmoment.blogspot.comKellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01390856971900854729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5975791047778766968.post-36423791985658274102009-05-11T16:52:00.000-07:002009-05-11T16:52:00.000-07:00I have my first load of laundry going, I too have ...I have my first load of laundry going, I too have a front loader and am looking forward to seeing how this works. I didn't add any fragrance.<br /><br />Yes ... I agree ... a funnel helps, I used a soup ladle and kept the whole bucket on the kitchen floor and used my fingers to get the gel into the bottle ... not bad though considering how much money I've saved!<br /><br />Check out my Not Me! Monday post today!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5975791047778766968.post-38983004008773601192009-05-02T16:54:00.000-07:002009-05-02T16:54:00.000-07:00Gramma-It's really easy and saves a lot of money. ...Gramma-It's really easy and saves a lot of money. If you prefer you can use a smaller bucket and cut the recipe in half. <br /><br />Also, in retrospect, It IS really helpful to have a funnel for loading up your jug. *wink*FoxFamilyFivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17130209129191438792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5975791047778766968.post-47953187072789102292009-05-02T13:38:00.000-07:002009-05-02T13:38:00.000-07:00I want to do this. I'm gonna ask Papa if he has a...I want to do this. I'm gonna ask Papa if he has a 5 gallon bucket. If not, I'll go get one. I have a front loader LG. Got it 2 years ago and love it!Dianenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5975791047778766968.post-37786987872180467732009-05-02T13:13:00.000-07:002009-05-02T13:13:00.000-07:00Riss-Our Target didn't carry any of the 'ingredien...Riss-Our Target didn't carry any of the 'ingredients'. Our Freddy's had them all. =) Good luck. =)<br /><br /><br />Kathy-We just bought Sears Kenmore HE machines as well. I LOVE them. They did tell us that they recommend always using HE soaps only. SO I was a little worried to try this. Several of the Coast Guard wives who've tried this have been using it in HE machines with no problems. It's a low sudsing formula so it's technically better for ANY machine. I ran a load through this morning with the recommended amount and didn't have any suds issues. =) I am a super happy girl. =)<br /><br />I'll post the Dishwasher recipe in a minute here. It's super easy.FoxFamilyFivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17130209129191438792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5975791047778766968.post-22429928740581944742009-05-02T12:52:00.000-07:002009-05-02T12:52:00.000-07:00I love it!
Just an aside, when we moved to our ne...I love it!<br /><br />Just an aside, when we moved to our new house (almost 10 years ago, it's not so new now) I bought a new washer/dryer.<br /><br />I bought a Sears Kenmore front load washer, it was about $200 more than a comparable top loader but I wanted to try.<br /><br />10 years later, it's still hanging in there and has never been repaired. Although it cost more initially, typically your local gov't gives rebates and that made up about half the price difference.<br /><br />It uses MUCH less water and we made back more than the cost of the washer in water and energy costs in the first 18 months.<br /><br />But the reason I thought of it with your post is that I don't buy front loader soap, I buy Tide at Costco and I use 1/8 of the measuring cup per load, a front loader uses way less soap and water. I only buy laundry soap a couple of times a year.<br /><br />So if I were to make my own soap, I'd be set. The main expense at that point would be water (which is quite expensive in San Diego). I love the idea of adding tea tree oil.<br /><br />Everyone's hurting these days. My hubby has been out of work 6 weeks or so now so we're cutting corners everywhere we can.<br /><br />You go, mama Fox.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14682272042615851184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5975791047778766968.post-18650636856945590442009-05-02T10:50:00.000-07:002009-05-02T10:50:00.000-07:00I am sooo doing this! Where did you get the suppli...I am sooo doing this! Where did you get the supplies? Does Fred's carry all of it? Or would I do better at Target?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5975791047778766968.post-7351219956595134362009-05-02T08:35:00.000-07:002009-05-02T08:35:00.000-07:00Hayley: So I just read your laundry soap recipe, a...Hayley: So I just read your laundry soap recipe, and I wanna try it! My only questions: can you add some kind of scent? And how long does it last? I mean since you make so much at one time. :)<br />6 minutes ago · Comment · Like · See Wall-to-Wall<br /><br /> Angela Pewitt Fox at 8:33am May 2<br />As far as I've read it does not go bad. You could always cut the recipe in half too....just get a smaller bucket or only fill it halfway in that last step. <br /><br />You can add scents. You just buy essential oils and add a couple drops per 1/2 gallon. It's easiest to add it when you're bottling it. So, add the concentrate...add the water...add the oil and shake. <br /><br />I learned, the hard way, last night with the dish soap (I'll post that one later) to add a drop or two at a time. I got pure tea tree oil and totally overkilled on it. I had to make a double batch of dish soap just to chill the scent out a bit. *LOL* So, yeah, it's way easier to add a little more than it is to take some out. *snort*FoxFamilyFivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17130209129191438792noreply@blogger.com