tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990217242364259191.post4828172515223849047..comments2024-03-27T07:00:36.557-04:00Comments on Life At Cobble Hill Farm: I Love My Homemade Laundry Detergent!Staci@LifeAtCobbleHillFarmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12970355437338210130noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990217242364259191.post-1054039684362999452023-09-12T18:24:52.926-04:002023-09-12T18:24:52.926-04:00My husband likes the bottled Arizona Iced Tea so t...My husband likes the bottled Arizona Iced Tea so those are re-purposed tea bottles. 😊Staci Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15067119970666863558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990217242364259191.post-92083928517965924102023-09-12T17:15:55.421-04:002023-09-12T17:15:55.421-04:00Where do you get your bottles that holds the deter...Where do you get your bottles that holds the detergent?<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990217242364259191.post-1140286251944348772016-01-08T16:13:56.580-05:002016-01-08T16:13:56.580-05:00Bobbie - thank you for the information. I guess it...Bobbie - thank you for the information. I guess it depends on who you talk to regarding the effect/no effect on the septic. We had our septic pumped last year and there was a huge crust built up that was thick on ours too. I immediately assumed it was either the homemade laundry detergent or the fact that we are making so many bath and body products at our home. The owner of the company assured us that he sees this quite frequently and there seems to be no correlation between homemade laundry detergent and the build up. Who knows. lolStaci@LifeAtCobbleHillFarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12970355437338210130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990217242364259191.post-30904743503795937102016-01-05T14:30:41.775-05:002016-01-05T14:30:41.775-05:00Staci,
I made the liquid laundry soap years ago, u...Staci,<br />I made the liquid laundry soap years ago, using your exact recipe. Loved it - works great. When we went to sell our home, we decided to have the septic tank emptied as an added selling feature. Oh My Goodness....There was a HUGE crust build-up that was extremely thick. The professional septic company was shocked at what he found. His first question: Does your wife make her own laundry detergent. It seems when the soap is rinsed into the septic, it hardens and causes a thick crust. <br />Just thought I'd mention this to alert anyone with a septic tank. I LOVED my homemade soap, still miss it to this day, but will not use these ingredients again. The cost is too high in the long run if it causes septic tank problems.<br />Note: To stir your soap, my husband used his hand drill with the paint wand (mixes paint). It worked like a charm and did an excellent job mixing. Still had some separation in the bottle, but it was easy-peasy to shake it up.Bobbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06956575338303300789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990217242364259191.post-3694921701874578492014-06-20T21:06:30.287-04:002014-06-20T21:06:30.287-04:00Thank you Brenda! I'll share your comment on ...Thank you Brenda! I'll share your comment on Facebook as well so others are aware.Staci@LifeAtCobbleHillFarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12970355437338210130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990217242364259191.post-7327377723904992192014-06-19T10:56:08.243-04:002014-06-19T10:56:08.243-04:00I made this powdered soap and have used it religio...I made this powdered soap and have used it religiously for 3 months. My washer is being repaired because the soap clogged the inlet port. It turns out on the Samsung HE washers, the inlet port into the tub is MUCH smaller that the other port and my water is too cold to dissolve it. So I will have to dissolve it before each use. But my laundry is very clean! Just a heads up for anyone with a Samsung (per the repairman). I may have to dissolve all of the powder I made into liquid.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02952773730093101592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990217242364259191.post-43357053546311519032014-03-24T12:37:42.955-04:002014-03-24T12:37:42.955-04:00Nicole - I've never had it gel up like that. ...Nicole - I've never had it gel up like that. Mine usually separates - watery separated from gel, and when I shake it the whole thing blends well. Can I ask - did you try this recipe or did your recipe vary a bit from this one? I'm wondering if not enough water was called for??Staci@LifeAtCobbleHillFarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12970355437338210130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990217242364259191.post-73186006211612220832014-03-24T11:42:07.763-04:002014-03-24T11:42:07.763-04:00I tried making liquid detergent about 6 months ago...I tried making liquid detergent about 6 months ago and it hardened up within a day and all the shaking in the world did not break it back up. So I have to dissolve it in hot water before adding it to my washing machine (I wash with cold). How do you keep it from gelling back up? Is it possible? lol! I've used white vinegar for years as softener and love it! Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14472883951161883895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990217242364259191.post-57634638899040940142014-01-25T00:04:32.607-05:002014-01-25T00:04:32.607-05:00I add downy u nstoppables to mine! I love it!I add downy u nstoppables to mine! I love it!andrea6479https://www.blogger.com/profile/14821201819925437001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990217242364259191.post-85309803799937727102014-01-25T00:03:37.260-05:002014-01-25T00:03:37.260-05:00I add downy unstoppables to mine! I love it!I add downy unstoppables to mine! I love it!andrea6479https://www.blogger.com/profile/14821201819925437001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990217242364259191.post-25815146820662434822013-09-26T21:05:18.450-04:002013-09-26T21:05:18.450-04:00Christine - I'm so happy to hear you like it!!...Christine - I'm so happy to hear you like it!! :) Thank you so much for the kind words.Staci@LifeAtCobbleHillFarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12970355437338210130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990217242364259191.post-57444532483991481282013-09-25T22:30:26.354-04:002013-09-25T22:30:26.354-04:00Just finished making my first batch of the liquid ...Just finished making my first batch of the liquid version today and I have to say, I am totally converted! You cannot beat the price and I like knowing exactly what is going in to my wash. Thank you Staci! I always find the best stuff on your blog!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14763852361259734015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990217242364259191.post-73700237996772809752013-09-09T19:24:27.329-04:002013-09-09T19:24:27.329-04:00Thanks all! Yes, vinegar in the rinse works reall...Thanks all! Yes, vinegar in the rinse works really well - I hope those of you not currently using it give it a try. :)<br /><br />Just the right size - I have an HE washing machine and have been using my homemade detergent for about 2 years now. I've had no problems. And yes, from time-to-time I add a drop or two of essential oils to the mix. The smell doesn't stay on the clothes once washed though.Staci@LifeAtCobbleHillFarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12970355437338210130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990217242364259191.post-80596809352340709642013-09-09T16:10:05.605-04:002013-09-09T16:10:05.605-04:00Do you know how this works for High Efficiency (HE...Do you know how this works for High Efficiency (HE) washsers?<br /><br />Also, I've seen some other recipes where they will add a drop or two of scented oil to the recipe; have you tried that?Just the Right Sizehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13681615664221289872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990217242364259191.post-26074878257491181832013-09-09T13:52:13.255-04:002013-09-09T13:52:13.255-04:00I will have to give the liquid a try!
Thanks for s...I will have to give the liquid a try!<br />Thanks for sharing at the HomeAcre hop!<br />Sandra<br />http://www.mittenstatesheepandwool.comSandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14643387947219993819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990217242364259191.post-48269480945724872672013-09-06T18:18:04.147-04:002013-09-06T18:18:04.147-04:00I have been using the powdered one for several mon...I have been using the powdered one for several months and love it. I do dissolve in warm water if I am using cold water. Vinegar in the rinse! I don't know why I am not doing that; I added that do diaper loads years ago and it worked great. I do have a little foil ball that hops around in the dryer to eliminate static cling. Use that little guy over and over! Thanks for sharing on Farmgirl Friday Blog Hop!FarmgirlUnleashedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03110100720962804284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990217242364259191.post-65994557763982481772013-09-05T19:58:05.810-04:002013-09-05T19:58:05.810-04:00I'm going to try the vinegar as fabric softene...I'm going to try the vinegar as fabric softener. What a great idea! I haven't used fabric softener in years and our clothes are always pretty crispy.<br /><br />I love the picture of your quilts hanging on the line. I line-dry my clothes too. They last so much longer if they don't have to go through the dryer.Leslie Kimelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10819439877752751687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990217242364259191.post-46327845682098674132013-09-05T07:36:35.316-04:002013-09-05T07:36:35.316-04:00Cathy - great question. Yes, add it to the rinse ...Cathy - great question. Yes, add it to the rinse water.<br /><br />Terri - I completely agree! :)<br /><br />Tammy - I hope you like it!Staci@LifeAtCobbleHillFarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12970355437338210130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990217242364259191.post-10333932266522706372013-09-05T00:16:20.598-04:002013-09-05T00:16:20.598-04:00I wash with cool/cold water, will the powder soap ...I wash with cool/cold water, will the powder soap work well with cool/cold water?<br /><br />I hang out too, wonderful for bedding and whites!<br /><br />Jo in MNJo's Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07004590496962477481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990217242364259191.post-83210987390809633192013-09-04T21:35:02.177-04:002013-09-04T21:35:02.177-04:00I've been using detergent for the last couple ...I've been using detergent for the last couple years too. I think I ought to pool the money saved and buy myself something really fab with the savings. You too! :)born imaginative.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07762044667837895814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990217242364259191.post-4605995567883712922013-09-04T14:47:14.647-04:002013-09-04T14:47:14.647-04:00I tried some homemade laundry detergent a while ba...I tried some homemade laundry detergent a while back and wasn't impressed, but I will have to give your recipes a go! I'd like to make my own rather than buying it if it works well. Sounds like these recipes are winners!Our Neck of the Woodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00796487269192271170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990217242364259191.post-39458717181183450182013-09-04T14:32:52.663-04:002013-09-04T14:32:52.663-04:00There is nothing like the smell of laundry dried o...There is nothing like the smell of laundry dried on a clothesline. I used my mother's clothesline to dry my bedspreads--heaven!Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847481653550841384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8990217242364259191.post-8199491587978307602013-09-04T14:28:16.346-04:002013-09-04T14:28:16.346-04:00Awesome!
Just one question....I don't have a s...Awesome!<br />Just one question....I don't have a softner holder for my machine. Would you just add it to the rinse water to dilute it a bit? Cathy"Alone again.... naturally!"https://www.blogger.com/profile/06167073103570984949noreply@blogger.com