Review: Homemade Laundry Soap + Fabric Softener

[BethC2012]

Is it safe to use bleach instead of oxi clean on whites? I've used it with store bought liquid laundry detergent?

[TBEventer2002]

@BethC2012 yep! I use bleach in every load of whites! :)

[ourrepurposedlives]

another thing you can do, which I do, is 1 part fabric softener, 1 part vinegar and 2 parts water. The vinegar works great with helping reduce stiffness from the clothes line and also works as an odor eliminator. OR you can just use 1/2 cup vinegar and add to rinse cycle. will still have fabric softener effect and clothes will not smell like vinegar.



[zone1282]

question i use fabric softer for when i hang clothes out specially it kepts the towels from getting crunchy. Does vinger keep my towels soft if i hang them out?

[dagoodnegress]

you can then take that fabric softner mixture and use it like febreez to freshen around the house or iron with just spray clothes and iron!

[byrdpa]

Would I get the same results using just grated soap instead of running it through a food processor? I don't have a food processor...just wondered. I have tried the fabric softener 5 to 1 ratio in a spray bottle and it worked really well! Thanks.

[TBEventer2002]

@byrdpa yep! make sure you use the finest grate though.

[gertie2u2]

I've had success saving money on fabric softener in this way: Buy a pack of dryer sheet fabric softener and a bottle of your favorite liquid fabric softener. Save the sheets after using them in a plastic container. Mix fabric softener and water half and half and pour over the saved sheets. Just wring and throw in dryer. I usually mix half and half. I've also seen thin cotton washcloths used in place of the used dryer sheets. They probably last a little longer, but dryer sheets last years.

[nagaempress]

ive heard vinegar in the rinse works for fabric softner.... Also for your whites get Mrs Stuarts bluing! awesome stuff!

[KatieJean1989]

I was just wondering as to why you choose to use the Baking Soda?

[TBEventer2002]

@KatieJean1989: I believe that baking soda is a good deodorizer. I even use it on the bottom of my cats' litterboxes to neutralize odors. Also, adding 1/2 cup of baking soda to your washer's self-clean cycle eliminates odors and cleans up! :) Thanks for watching!

[Oreocremerocks]

The homemade pure & natural soaps work Fantastic in this laundry soap too! Plus if you do like a little scent in your laundry soap, you can buy soaps in your favorite scents. I like to use different floral or fruity soaps, I buy from my favorite soap makers, and I think my cloths are turning out much much better since switching from the store bought soaps. If you would like to know where I get my soap bars from, just send me a PM meassage, don't want to be accused of spamming for their products

[TBEventer2002]

@Oreocremerocks: I would be thankful if you posted your source! I usually add some essential oil to scent my laundry soap but would love to try something new. :) Thanks!

[Oreocremerocks]

I will send you a Private Message since youtube won't let us link websites in the comments.

If anyone else wants to know the shops too, just send me a message =)

[shona550]

all i can say is wow im going to try this out cause i need to save every penny i can never did anything like this b4 wish me luck and thanks for the video

[usamacka]

THANKS!! Like the idea of the dry soap.....watched another video using 5 gallons of water...I like the idea of a smaller amount to use and store! I just gave my OLD food processor to GOODWILL...maybe I will go BUY it back!

[astrangeone]

I love using this stuff. Personally, I find that the detergents that you can buy are very strong smelling.

I'm bringing a batch of this stuff to my university dorm! :D

[joannaisbetter]

Question... when using the food processor, does it leave any residue that might be difficult to clean out? I would hate to ruin my processor. lol

[TBEventer2002]

@joannaisbetter: I have a large food processer that I only use for soap-making. I have found that putting it in my dishwasher leaves a filmy residue on all the dishes for a few loads, so I hand-wash it in very hot water. Even after a thorough washing, I can still smell a bit of the soap. I would recommend that if you can afford to, have a separate processor for your laundry soap! :) Hope that helps!

[TheWarlock03]

@joannaisbetter I normally grate the bar down with a cheese grater. It does take some time, but it works really well.

[peacenow84]

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[TheHeatherjane]

Instead of using the spray when the clothes go in the dryer I spray them when they are done drying, it works as a softener and wrinkle spray too! I also ran out of dryer sheets one time and soaked a sponge in fab softener and threw it in the dryer and it worked VERY well too!

[MsNotforsale]

@TheHeatherjane I know , i tried this and it really did good.

[zolumpus]

Hi,Tbe,I forgot,y we use to use fabric softner for hair rinse when we were younger,30 yrs ago.Works well and detangles good,makes hair soft and smells good.Great for a fill in if your out,or use all the time.Also,hair rinse can be used for fabric softner,if you run out,water it down of course.Both made out of the same stuff basically.Ok,thanks and I'm going to make your soap now.

[BewareofFlatteries]

@zolumpus I use hair conditioner too, but after I mix it with:

4 1/2 Cups water

2 1/4 Cups white vinegar

1 1/2 Cups hair conditioner.

It works wonders.

[zolumpus]

Hi TBE, Good ideas.About the hard water,I live in Yuma,Az,talk about hard water,doubling the borax is a water softner for hard water.About the fabric softner,we always just sprayed the inside of the dryer tub with the squirt bottle 20 yrs agoThat works even better,as some fabric softners can spot your clothes.But I like your ideas,I'm going to try it.Please post more. Thanks

[PhatGirlzRule]

very good idea about the softener ill try that

[MsNotforsale]

Is it really cheaper. You can get a big box of Purex or Sun and do just as good and get more. So why do you do homemade?

[astrangeone]

@MsNotforsale It is cheaper. The two ingredients cost me $10 - and I've made two batches of it already. The best part of it is that you choose what soaps go into the ingredients - I'm using a natural unscented soap.

[MsNotforsale]

I appreciat this video and i tried the spray bottle thing, and my slothes didn't smell like nothing, but i did it with gain liquid softner so maybe that was it. I haven't tried it with swvitel yet, but i will.

[organicforu]

Hello I like this video and just to let u know that this used to be my recipe when I had my old washing machine now I have a new one and in the book says not to use powder detergent cause it will clog and can damish my machine but it's really good now I used my homemade liquid detergent.

[marlonsuniverse]

Hey great vid! How do you know you have hard water? Is there a database online to look up in different areas? And where did you find washing soda? I know ACE Hardware sells it, you know of anywhere else? Thanks!

[TBEventer2002]

@marlonsuniverse

Hi, and thanks for the comment! I don't know for sure how to tell if you have hard water -- my husband just tells me so! lol! As far as where to purchase the washing soda, I find it in the laundry isle at Krogers and Meijers. :) I hadn't thought about ACE! Thanks for the info!

[Livin4Christ777]

I never knew you could make the laundry soap DRY like that. I may have to try that, as it would sure take up a lot less room! Thank you! As for the fabric softener, that sounds like a great idea, but like Annkus3 said, vinegar works just as great. It's even more cost effective and doesn't have any chemicals. I never thought to put it in a spray bottle, but I'll have to give that a try with the vinegar, too, and see if that works well. Thanks for the helpful video! :)

[TBEventer2002]

Thanks for watching! Yes, I love this recipe for dry laundry soap. :) Also, this past batch I added essential oil (12 drops per batch) and it smells WONDERFUL!

I have heard that vinegar is good, but I personally cannot stand the smell AT ALL. If I need a superior fabric softener, I add 1 cup of Odo-Ban (found as a gallon concentrate at Sams Club) to the rinse cycle and it is GREAT. It also takes care of any pet smells when I wash the dog beds. :) Thanks again!

[jesnmaj]

Thank you for your posting. I have used the fabric softner and it is amazing! Thank you for sharing!

[annkus3]

You could use vinegar, as a fabric softener instead of the shop ones as vinegar leaves a nice smell and its very, very cheap. You just use it in your load of wash as you do with the other fabric softener. We use it in Australia, it does the job for less money.

[Dar0922]

@annkus3 I use vinegar instead of fabric softener and I actually prefer it. I find the smell of laundry soap mixed with the scent from fabric softener is just too much for me. And it is much cheaper to use Vinegar. The vinegar is virtually odourless as well.

[annkus3]

For your fabric softener you could use vinegar, as its really really cheap and makes the clothes smell nice. Just use it like you use other softener in the wash. We use this in Australia to save money.