Biochar available, make your own??
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Comments (9)Can't add anything to the original poster's query but I'm planning to rake the pieces of charcoal from the areas in the forest where I've thrown the wood ashes from my stove. I think I'll either add it to the compost or just mix a bit in planting holes with the soil and compost as I plant. "I try to "charge" the char first by some method, such as soaking in urine, apply with well-aged compost or manure, micronized stone dust, etc." Good advice to "charge" the char. Could probably use alfalfa tea....See MoreCleaning wipes (make your own) question
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Comments (24)Thanks to everyone who posted replies! I live in an area with very hard water, and have made my own laundry soap a few times, using Fels Naptha, Borax & Arm & Hammer washing soda. We replaced our TL Maytag (which was working, but very annoying in that it wanted to take a walk around the laundry room with increasing frequency) with a Whirlpool FL machine a couple of years ago. I had plenty of regrets with this machine from the beginning, but that's another topic! I originally used a store bought detergent (probably All free & Clear?) and then decided to make my own detergent again. It was sooo cheap, by golly! And though it was very gradual, I noticed in the last few months that all my clothes and towels were getting dingier than ever. I also noticed that sweat smells remained after washing, resulting in clothes being tossed out. To top it all off, my washer started to stink (along with my clothes and especially towels) and I have mildew or mold on the rubber gasket (eew!). I eventually switched back to a store-bought detergent from Costco, but the damage to my family's clothes is done. I have to use a bunch of spray (Shout) to pre-treat any and all stains if I want to have any hope of getting them out. I really couldn't figure out why; I knew that hard water was a large part of the problem, but I never bothered to research it until now. I am really sick of my clothing and linens looking old and tired long before their time. Anyway, I appreciate everyone taking the time to post this enlightening info- thanks a bunch!...See Moreval_s
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