More STPP and liquid detergent "experiments" :-O
larsi_gw
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stpp with liquids?
Comments (1)I think you could, but I would use it about 5:1, or even 8:1, since my impression is that liquids are so dilute. You would use the same amount with liquid or powdered detergent. I rarely use more than a measured 3/4 teaspoon of dry STPP per load. BTW, CHeer makes a "sensitive" powdered product. I think it is called Cheer Free (always seemed a silly name since it also can mean cheerless, not exactly what you want in a happy laundry). It is not a specifically HE product, but Cheer is a low-sudsing detergent. Molly~...See MoreAriel Revita Color liquid detergent questions
Comments (3)Do you buy this detergent because it's made for the Mexican market and therefore contains phosphates? If so, you should consider buying STPP from chemistrystore.com, and adding it to whatever US detergent you want. Even with the shipping cost (shipping for a 5 lb. pail roughly doubles the price), it isn't that expensive, because you only need a tablespoon per load. Buy multiple 5 lb. pails, and the shipping is a smaller proportion of the price. I wouldn't buy a larger pail, because of concern about moisture degrading it after it's opened....See MoreHomemade Liquid Laundry Detergent....by request
Comments (60)Here's the recipe I've been using for about three years...I get all my ingredients at our local Krogers...I also add a bottle of oil of essence I find at Hobby Lobby or Michaels...otherwise it has virtually no smell! I also picked up an empty pool chemical bucket last summer at a garage sale for 50cents...it's a little over 6 gallons and I can triple the recipe... Laundry Soap You will need 3 basic ingredients; a soap of some sort, washing soda and borax. The Soap: The most typical type of soap to use is Fels Naptha. It is an old-fashioned type of soap usually found in the laundry aisle. The other options for soap are Ivory or another brand called, Zote. Any of these will work. I use my own homemade soap and find it works quite well. If you use Ivory or your own homemade soap you will need to use the whole bar. Washing Soda: This is not to be confused with baking soda. They are not the same thing. Washing soda is sodium carbonate or soda ash (baking soda is sodium bicarbonate). It is a white powder. Its purpose is to help remove dirt and orders. The brand to look for is Arm & Hammer Washing Soda. I find it in the laundry section of my grocery store. Many people have a hard time finding this locally. I know you can purchase it on-line, even through Amazon.com. I would also suggest asking your grocery store manager if it would be possible for the store to get it for you. Borax: Borax is a naturally occurring mineral: Sodium Borate. It is a white powder. ItÂs purpose is as a laundry whitener and deodorizer. The brand to look for is 20 Mule Team. It comes in a 76 oz. box. You should be able to locate this in the laundry detergent aisle. Again as with the washing soda, if you cannot find it ask you store manager or look online. The Recipe 1/3 bar Fels Naptha or other type of soap, as listed above ½ cup washing soda ½ cup borax powder ~You will also need a small bucket, about 2 gallon size~ Grate the soap and put it in a sauce pan. Add 6 cups water and heat it until the soap melts. Add the washing soda and the borax and stir until it is dissolved. Remove from heat. Pour 4 cups hot water into the bucket. Now add your soap mixture and stir. Now add 1 gallon plus 6 cups of water and stir. Let the soap sit for about 24 hours and it will gel. You use ½ cup per load. Optional: If you want your soap to have some sort of scent you can scent this with ½ to 1 oz. of essential oil or fragrance oil of your choice. My favorite scent is orange essential oil....See MoreIs liquid laundry detergent superior to the powdered kind?
Comments (44)Pesky1, you bring up an excellent point on saving money. Sometimes it's just plain best to go with what works best regardless of the price. Trying other stuff can be expensive and frustrating. I don't have issues with laundry so for me I go with the cheapest. I have real issues with people buying the specialized brands for 50¢-$1.50 per load and trying to tell me it's cheaper than store brands! My clothes are clean, don't smell and I'm wearing jeans from 15 years ago. All this from cheap detergent and in a 26 year old top loader that those on the laundry forum want to call "clothes shredders"! LOL Just goes to show that sometimes people get a little exaggerated in their claims and defense of what they like. Back to what I was saying. I gave up on buying "bargain brand" dish soap. Simply because Dawn & Joy do the best job for me, at a reasonable price. I've also had to throw away too much of the other stuff I tried with the intention of saving money. Again, sometimes the better stuff is the better buy. Happy bargaining everyone!...See Morelarsi_gw
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