tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479627.post6318894034413622177..comments2023-11-16T05:27:40.136-05:00Comments on Stitching in the Buff: walk it like you talk itkatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09962243760714546382noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479627.post-86787120399601663952011-12-21T22:35:16.774-05:002011-12-21T22:35:16.774-05:00For about two years, I washed my clothes with a co...For about two years, I washed my clothes with a combination of borax and washing soda. But I eventually stopped because I noticed that the "detergent" wasn't rinsing off of the clothes. I'd take them out, and they would have a dusting of white powder. It was especially noticeable on the dark clothes. I've thought about trying again, but for now, I just use the cheapest Amy K.http://blog.chsbuffalo.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479627.post-41588663415922932592011-10-24T19:59:25.107-04:002011-10-24T19:59:25.107-04:00Shari, I wash in warm for most things, hot for whi...Shari, I wash in warm for most things, hot for whites and really soiled stuff if it can take a hot wash without being ruined. If we feel we need to tackle our gas bill, I will revisit that but for now it works. The mix I made dissolves fantastically well in warm water, and when I rinsed the grater after grating the Dr. Bronner's soap, it rinsed clean in seconds. I think the Dr. Bronner's katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09962243760714546382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479627.post-49728995759034515542011-10-24T15:06:15.390-04:002011-10-24T15:06:15.390-04:00Quick question, do you wash in cold? If so does th...Quick question, do you wash in cold? If so does the mix disolve well? I'm using a homemade liquid version but if I could cut out a step (heating the mix with water) that would be awesome!Sharihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04839171653095875542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479627.post-11125477735796634832011-10-24T12:45:32.374-04:002011-10-24T12:45:32.374-04:00I've been making my own laundry soap for almos...I've been making my own laundry soap for almost a year now and with a family of 7, the savings are incredible. I've noticed sometimes the little kids things can still have a sour smell sometimes but if you can dry them on the line in the sun it gets rid of it. I may try the tea tree oil soap next time. I use a recipe from the down to earth blog which I believe you introduced me to. I'Sharihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04839171653095875542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479627.post-42423575759385702432011-10-24T12:33:29.294-04:002011-10-24T12:33:29.294-04:00Never, Karen. Ne-ver.Never, Karen. Ne-ver.katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09962243760714546382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479627.post-22159053470333036322011-10-24T11:53:02.589-04:002011-10-24T11:53:02.589-04:00Not weird at all, but if you start sewing your own...Not weird at all, but if you start sewing your own maxi pads....<br /><br />But seriously, I've seen the various formulas for homemade detergent and have wondered how well it works. Thanks for doing the legwork and finding out for me. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09652304693670344168noreply@blogger.com