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Aloe vera gel
Optional:
- Essential Oil
- Chamomille
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 1/2 cup dry milk
- 1 cup epsom salt
- 1 cup sea salt
Optional Ingredients
- Essential Oil, 10-20 drops
- Glycerin
- Honey
- Food Coloring
- Cornstarch
Equal parts baking soda and Borax.
Borax and enough lemon juice to make a paste.
Apply with an old toothbrush!
sled found this to be effective and quick!
I and several friends use this recipe. We find the clothes at least as clean . . . and we KNOW what chemicals are being used in our home.
Ingredients:
1 bar Ivory or (Fels-Naptha)
1 cup washing soda
1/2 cup Borax
Directions:
1. Grate or shave the soap.
2. Place 4 cups of hot water in a sauce pan and add soap.
3. Cook on medium until all the soap dissolves.
4. Stir constantly.
5. Fill a five gallon bucket half full with hot water.
6. Add soap mixture, washing soda and Borax.
7. Stir until dissolved. Fill the bucket to the top with hot tap water.
8. Stir. Seal. Let cook over night or rest in the bucket until you need more.
9. Pour 1/2 gallon of soap mixture into a large bowl or bucket.
10. Add 1/2 half gallon of hot water and stir well until mixed.
11. Pour into gallon jugs. Put lid on top and store. Shake well before using.
Quantity Information:
1. Make 10 Gallons
2. Use 1/2 cup per load or 2/3 cups for heavily soled laundry.
sled quite enjoys making this!
sled and I were having a “discussion” about pillowcases recently. I was trying to figure out WHY his pillow NEVER seemed to have a case. After a lengthy discussion it became apparent that he thought pillow cases were OPTIONAL! Wow. So, interesting training males about housekeeping and cleaning . . . the things I am learning! lol. Read the rest of this entry »