Wouldn’t it be wonderful if all your white linens stayed just as fresh and pure and white as the day you bought them? Even if years went by? Oh yeah, that would indeed be awesome. Maybe in a perfect world that happens. But in my world, yellow and dingyRead More
Make Your Own Wrinkle Releaser Spray
Do you like to keep a bottle of the Downy Wrinkle Releaser spray around the house? It’s a clever product that you spray on clothing, smooth and stretch the material a little bit, let dry, and TA DA – the wrinkles will disappear! I’ve found this product to beRead More
Homemade Laundry Soap (Walmart knows what we’re doing!)
I was just going to make a quick little run into Walmart a couple weeks ago. I don’t even remember anymore what I went there to get. What I do remember was an “endcap” display that took me totally by surprise. There at the end of an aisle all nicelyRead More
Homemade Laundry Soap or Detergent??
Have you proudly told someone you’re making your own homemade laundry “detergent”? If you have, you may want to rethink your choice of words. The majority of homemade recipes are for a laundry “soap”. Ok, maybe I’m being a little technical here, but there is indeed a difference between the twoRead More
Answering Your Questions: The Chemistry of Big Batch Powdered Laundry Soap
One of the most popular recipes I’ve written about here at The Make Your Own Zone continues to be the Big Batch Powdered Laundry Soap recipe. In a nutshell, this recipes mixes together one complete box of washing soda, one complete box of borax, and a grated bar of FelsRead More
Homemade Stain Removers with Hydrogen Peroxide
I’ve been seeing more and more recipes lately for homemade cleaners using hydrogen peroxide. Why? Because hydrogen peroxide is like bleach’s friendlier cousin. It can whiten and disinfect with a milder chemical structure than bleach. Hydrogen peroxide’s chemical formation is two atoms of hydrogen and two atoms of oxygen (basicallyRead More
Big Batch Homemade Powdered Laundry Soap
Have you thought about making your own homemade powdered laundry soap, but didn’t quite know how to begin? Then this is the recipe for you! There’s no measuring needed and if you can open up some boxes, grate some soap, and stir it together, then you can do it! Plus,Read More
Saving Money on Laundry in 2011
This was the year I learned how to Make My Own Laundry Soap. It was an experience that put me out of my comfort zone at first. Was I risking ruining my clothes just to save some money? Was it worth the time and effort? Yes, It’s Worth It!Read More
Homemade Laundry Soap: What You Need to Know – Plus 2 Recipes
Making your own homemade laundry soap can save your household money. A lot of money. The batch I made that produced the three large containers shown here cost me just $1.06 to make! That’s a huge savings compared to the same amount of brands like Tide or All. But doesRead More