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My Laundry Soap And Softener Recipe

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My all natural, money saving, laundry detergent recipe: 1/4 Castille soap, 1/4 cup Washing soda, 1/4 Borax. In a very dirty load, I also put 1/4 cup OxyClean.
Fabric Softener: 1/2 cup of White vinegar with a few drops of lavendar essential oil added.

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Castille Soap:Dr.Bronners Lav scent in Natural Stores/ bulk online.Washing Soda:Arm&Hammer near bleaches&OxyClean,hides,look hard.Borax:Near Laundry detergent, hides,look hard.Essential Oil:in natural stores *The smell of Vinegar dissipates,don't worry about the smell! It softens clothes&reduces static!

- Submitted by BUDRFLY31 5/14/2010 in Around The House | 2 Comments

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A couple of years ago, I started making all of my laundry soap, dish soap and fabric softener. It costs pennies to make, works just as well and keeps all of that nasty packaging out of the trash. I've even made my own sugar scrub for a treat in the shower! There are lots of recipes for homemade products online - it's really worth the search ♥

- Submitted by SKYFROG 5/14/2010 | 1 Comments | View Secret

Dryer Sheet as a Scum Buster

Remove obstinate soap buildup from glass shower doors by sprinkling a few drops of water onto a used fabric-softener sheet and scrubbing.
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- Submitted by SRIVERS1 5/14/2010 | 1 Comments | View Secret

Rule of 1/2

Practice doing everything with 1/2 of the product you would normally use. For example: 1/2 the normal laundry soap ! Clothes will be just as clean and laundry soap wil last 2x as long with means you spent 1/2 as much on laundry soap !

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I use this rule with:
dryer sheets
shampoo
windex
dishwasher soap
dog flea stuff
paper of all kinds
Use your imagination and try things out and see what works just as well if you onnly use 1/2 as much !

- Submitted by TRUECHELLE 5/14/2010 | 5 Comments | View Secret

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