tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post1268736454354005368..comments2023-12-02T04:13:31.786-08:00Comments on The Singing Gardener: Frugal laundry careUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-48883209235177405412012-12-16T09:24:53.330-08:002012-12-16T09:24:53.330-08:00Hiya,
Thank you for the recipe :oD can you tell me...Hiya,<br />Thank you for the recipe :oD can you tell me the brands you used and which pound shop you got them in please? faith20uk at yahoo co uk. Would love to give this a go as an alternative to the eco balls we currently use... (Please feel free to delete my email address once noted).Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06139405352599066454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-52787868063567500192012-11-23T05:40:26.806-08:002012-11-23T05:40:26.806-08:00I'm afraid that I can't answer that until ...I'm afraid that I can't answer that until I have a bit more experience of it. If I find the whites getting less white over time, I will probably just occasionally do a white wash with some oxy bleach or other whitening product.DHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199859409385042568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-88150987112673361352012-11-22T12:04:13.190-08:002012-11-22T12:04:13.190-08:00I use pure soap but have noticed that my whites ar...I use pure soap but have noticed that my whites are no longer white, is the homemade laundry liquid good at keeping whites white?<br /><br />Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15328095754677092616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-40826440626645094562012-11-20T14:12:31.193-08:002012-11-20T14:12:31.193-08:00That's great value. I think I may have a foray...That's great value. I think I may have a foray when the 75p a bottle liquid detergent stash is used up. Thanks for sharing.Eeekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03414831229655360486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-43052036666498895202012-11-17T05:47:09.392-08:002012-11-17T05:47:09.392-08:00I have been making mine for years now love it. I w...I have been making mine for years now love it. I would also be interested in your shampoo recipe! Have a great day :)country lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06062018110749960921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-50503463446751828582012-11-17T05:27:50.057-08:002012-11-17T05:27:50.057-08:00I usually make up around 5-6 litres at a time (alt...I usually make up around 5-6 litres at a time (although my recipe only uses 2oz of soap to 1/2 cup of the other ingredients and still works well). If I have heavy staining I rub some neat liquid in and it goes (such as dropped soup, mud, dirty collars etc). Hasn't gone off yet! I did use the powder version to begin with but found white marks all over my clothes where the soap hadn't properly dissolved. I find the liquid version much better.Dchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490191919855219024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-34268309857983329682012-11-17T02:46:04.071-08:002012-11-17T02:46:04.071-08:00I get mine from the tack and feed store. It's ...I get mine from the tack and feed store. It's for treating poultry mite. *whistles innocently*Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08764025377253973378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-68162815040203575742012-11-17T02:29:56.588-08:002012-11-17T02:29:56.588-08:00The website I looked at, said it wasn't availa...The website I looked at, said it wasn't available in the uk because it is harmful if you eat it. Well, what can I say to that, you can't really argue with a dumb argument like that can you?DHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199859409385042568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-67078648603810842292012-11-17T02:28:50.300-08:002012-11-17T02:28:50.300-08:00Well I will keep my eyes open for it, I have never...Well I will keep my eyes open for it, I have never seen it anywhere, I must admit, but if I do, I will grab some.DHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199859409385042568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-50079319956892042792012-11-17T02:28:15.980-08:002012-11-17T02:28:15.980-08:00I have no idea if the liquid goes off or not - can...I have no idea if the liquid goes off or not - can't see there is anything to go off really, but you never know. It was so cheap that it is worth experimenting with. If I did find it went off, I would try the flake version next time. DHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199859409385042568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-4381822527338770902012-11-17T02:26:54.082-08:002012-11-17T02:26:54.082-08:00I have nice soft water, which I am grateful for, s...I have nice soft water, which I am grateful for, so I may need slightly less. Thanks for the recipe and advice.DHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199859409385042568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-19855649252599147952012-11-17T02:26:14.399-08:002012-11-17T02:26:14.399-08:00Well, you know what, Ilona, if I don't do it, ...Well, you know what, Ilona, if I don't do it, no one else will!DHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199859409385042568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-35667246152512877102012-11-17T02:25:50.359-08:002012-11-17T02:25:50.359-08:00I have never yet seen borax in the shops, I will k...I have never yet seen borax in the shops, I will keep my eyes open for it. Borax substitute is available in odd places, I keep my eyes open for it too. I actually got it in a pound store, surprisingly enough. I know that you can buy both borax and the substitute online, but you will pay slightly over the odds, because of the postage. Still probably worth it though.DHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199859409385042568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-17694234154923401572012-11-17T02:24:27.136-08:002012-11-17T02:24:27.136-08:00Not sure I answered your question. Yes, I think 5 ...Not sure I answered your question. Yes, I think 5 litres cost approximately 60p, give or take.DHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199859409385042568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-77429726659731918152012-11-17T02:23:37.623-08:002012-11-17T02:23:37.623-08:00Yes, that is approximate pricing, because I am nev...Yes, that is approximate pricing, because I am never good at working out how much of the stuff I actually used. The borax and the soda crystals were about £1 each, but I used a tiny amount really - there is enough left to probably do this recipe another 10 times yet in those packs. The soap was 5 for £1 at the pound shop.<br />So far, i don't know how much I will use per wash, as I have not started yet, It will be trial and error, but 1 american cup size is what was suggested to me. I'll update when I have tried it a few times.DHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199859409385042568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-40312845221480114762012-11-17T02:21:14.667-08:002012-11-17T02:21:14.667-08:00Yes, to be honest, it was just some pound shop soa...Yes, to be honest, it was just some pound shop soap, basic stuff, I imagine it is probably the best way. Thanks for the website, I am checking it out now.DHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199859409385042568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-62193062059846869852012-11-17T02:20:19.682-08:002012-11-17T02:20:19.682-08:00Good to hear, I am looking forward to trying it no...Good to hear, I am looking forward to trying it now. Funnily enough I don't need to wash anything at the moment, which is a shame, because I am itching to try it.DHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199859409385042568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-11469254721300537722012-11-17T02:19:34.889-08:002012-11-17T02:19:34.889-08:00As you can see, I just used some old milk containe...As you can see, I just used some old milk containers, good, because they hold a couple of litres.DHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199859409385042568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-58835599546861936322012-11-17T02:19:00.663-08:002012-11-17T02:19:00.663-08:00If you give me your email address I will email you...If you give me your email address I will email you the recipe.DHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199859409385042568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-90155941907609982842012-11-17T00:44:39.233-08:002012-11-17T00:44:39.233-08:00Modern women usually don`t use borax and have no k...Modern women usually don`t use borax and have no knowledge about making your own laundry product. If the need does not arrise shops will not stock it, it`s that simple.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09114653674812242486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-55047053308018832562012-11-16T18:03:18.532-08:002012-11-16T18:03:18.532-08:00Great idea, thank you! I love the idea of making...Great idea, thank you! I love the idea of making our own. I'm curious why Borax isn't for sale? Is it dangerous? I see that al the time here in the states. <br /><br />Thanks for the info!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-6108177183936109642012-11-16T16:24:23.528-08:002012-11-16T16:24:23.528-08:00Borax substitute is usually a mix of washing soda ...Borax substitute is usually a mix of washing soda and bicarb. So people who can't find borax substitute you can mix it yourself! But proper borax can still be found (it is still legal to buy for other purposes in the UK, it's just not meant to be used for laundry) and I do think it's better than the substitute stuff.Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08764025377253973378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-17413104118292810012012-11-16T15:58:56.270-08:002012-11-16T15:58:56.270-08:00Keep us posted on how it works. Was told the liqu...Keep us posted on how it works. Was told the liquid one goes off? But the flake version lasts forever?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10860149340547589699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-8025226955245701132012-11-16T14:04:38.756-08:002012-11-16T14:04:38.756-08:00Dan, it depends on how hard your water is to how m...Dan, it depends on how hard your water is to how much of the laundry solution you might have to use. Our water here in Brighton is very hard and chalky. So, I use quite a bit more than just 1 american measure cup. You`ll soon find your best use by trail and error. Good luck.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09114653674812242486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-66797386907418507672012-11-16T11:12:52.135-08:002012-11-16T11:12:52.135-08:00Wow, look at you all domesticated. It's nice t...Wow, look at you all domesticated. It's nice to see a bloke getting on with the job of household chores. All power to your elbow, I'm inpressed. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.com