Comments on: I Tried It – Homemade Laundry Detergent

By: Nicki

Nicki — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:45:59 +0000

I don’t have a front-loader so that’s really great to know Haylie. Thanks!!

By: Haylie

Haylie — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 21:04:26 +0000

I use this on my new Whirlpool front loader and it is great. I do have problems with stains on my boys clothes but I am trying different things including pre-treatment with a peroxide mix. I do use peroxide in the bleach compartment and I do like that a lot. I add lavender and vinegar to the fabric softener container and that makes them so much softer. I have been using this for several months now and love it!

By: Samantha

Samantha — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:25:53 +0000

Fels Naptha is not available in my area, (Pensacola, FL to Mobile AL). I tend to stick to homemade recipes that use alternatives. Ivory seem to work well, though I have noticed some oil spots on my clothes. I now use Colegate Soap bars, available at an old-timey store for $.51 per bar. It is fabulous with heavy soiled clothes.
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By: Samantha

Samantha — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:23:35 +0000

Powdered tends to clump in my front load. It isn’t recommended for my machine to use anything except liquid.
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By: Samantha

Samantha — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:22:13 +0000

Thank you again for your website, I love to read what others are doing to save money!
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By: Nicki

Nicki — Sat, 21 May 2011 23:25:01 +0000

Yes I do use the measurements above. I don’t add any Oxiclean to it, only the ingredients listed.

By: texxie

texxie — Sat, 21 May 2011 20:32:32 +0000

do you use the measurements above? If so, how much of the generic oxiclean are you adding? Thanks.

By: Carrie

Carrie — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 03:15:17 +0000

I made this tonight too (along with dishwasher soap) and, as before, this worked just fine. I will get the aloa vera soap next time only because it was a little odd that the clothes didn’t have the ‘just washed’ smell. Thanks for the info.

By: Nicki

Nicki — Thu, 20 May 2010 11:48:50 +0000

According to the original recipe from Matt Jabs, it CAN be used in High Efficiency washers! I haven’t tried it myself though, has anyone else?

By: my2ducklings

my2ducklings — Wed, 19 May 2010 23:28:25 +0000

Can these homemade recipes be used in HE machines? I have been reading much about people’s fantastic results with homemade laundry detergent and as a SAHM love the price savings but I have been hesitant to try b/c I don’t know if they are okay for HE machines.

Thanks for any feedback anyone can provide! trish