I actually haven't tried this yet, I'm too busy/lazy to want to try the gel type but I found a dry recipe, any comments/suggestions before I attempt this would be appreciated. Any thoughts about adding essential oils?
1 bar bath soap – Fels-Naptha Bar recommended - grate it
(can also use your homemade goat soap)
1 cup washing soda (Harris Teeter carries it)
1 cup baking soda
1 cup 20 Mule Team Borax
Use 2 Tablespoons for a full load. Just costs a few pennies per use.
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Dawn dish liquid fights laundry stains, and white vinegar is a good fabric softener. If you have the dingy look, add some lemon juice rather than bleach.
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Tips & Warnings (I copied this from another site)
Use a bit more of mixture for hard water
Use a bit of extra Ivory for "fresher" scent
double or triple batch and store in air tight container
Add a few drops of your favorite essential oil if you desire another scent
Remember: Washing soda is NOT the same as baking soda. t will say Washing Soda on the box.
Borax is more natural than other harsh chemicals and is said to only be as harmful to pets and humans as table salt but to be safe, always read labels and follow instructions closely.
keep washing soda out of reach of children
do not mix with bleach
Use a bit more of mixture for hard water
Use a bit of extra Ivory for "fresher" scent
double or triple batch and store in air tight container
Add a few drops of your favorite essential oil if you desire another scent
Remember: Washing soda is NOT the same as baking soda. t will say Washing Soda on the box.
Borax is more natural than other harsh chemicals and is said to only be as harmful to pets and humans as table salt but to be safe, always read labels and follow instructions closely.
keep washing soda out of reach of children
do not mix with bleach
