Who makes their own laundry detergent?

[pdaddyII]

I just did and it's fugin sweet. 52 washes for only 4 bucks. It was tested against Consumer Reports top brand Tide with bleach alternative. The stain results came out identical. Not to mention it makes your house smell so fresh and so clean when making it.

Nohmo

 

[miplank]

How do you do it?

 

[miplank]

Also, how much does it normally cost for 52 washes?

 

[wootoom]

Fuck I should start doing that

 

[ceo]

did you use boraxo?

 

[pdaddyII]

You'll pay around 18 bucks for 52 washes with the leading consumer brand. It comes out to be around nine washes with homemade to one of the name brand. This website is what I used as a reference. You can't get a more descriptive step to step guide then this. The cost comparison breakdown is in there too.
http://m.thesimpledollar.com/2008/04/09/making-your-own-laundry-detergent-a-detailed-visual-guide/

 

[pdaddyII]

did you use boraxo?

I used half a cup for 3 gallons. I read that it's optional but decided to go with it since I had some lying around anyways. Have you ever dabbled?

 

[jester72]

Interesting. Going to try this just for a goof this week.

 

[pdaddyII]

Interesting. Going to try this just for a goof this week.

Check out the link bro, it's proven to work just as well as the leading brand.

 

[miplank]

I don't even know how to work our washing machine. Lol

 

[pdaddyII]

I don't even know how to work our washing machine. Lol

Look at me I have washing machine!

 

[ceo]

Look at me I have washing machine!

yes he does. She has nice tits too!


Yeah, that old boraxo hand soap is still one of the best, most pure soaps you can buy. Good stuff.

 

[smurf2]

your wife is a doctor. why not just buy TIDE

 

[ortiz34]

I buy a HUGE "ALL free of scents" and shit, tide is overpriced IMO
I buy it at costco or bjs with a coupon for like 12- 13 bucks
It lasts a family of 3 about at least 4 months. I'll stick with my method
BTW you only use a qtr or half cap of that shit or else it ruins your machine quicker, more is not better. They're probably doing cost comparisons where people are actually using a capfull

 

[-SD-]

I don't even know how to work our washing machine. Lol

Stop being lazy and type it into google

 

[Mr. dB]

You'll pay around 18 bucks for 52 washes with the leading consumer brand. It comes out to be around nine washes with homemade to one of the name brand. This website is what I used as a reference. You can't get a more descriptive step to step guide then this. The cost comparison breakdown is in there too.
The Simple Dollar » Making Your Own Laundry Detergent: A Detailed Visual Guide

I haven't seen wash soda or borax for sale in years. Do they have these things at your neighborhood supermarket or Walmart?

 

[miplank]

Stop being lazy and type it into google

It's one of those electrolux washer and dryers. Way too many buttons and shit. Plus I'm married, wtf would I do my own laundry?

 

[AFeedz]

Whaaat. That's awesome, I'm def going to try.

Thx Pdaddy Stewart.

 

[AFeedz]

I haven't seen wash soda or borax for sale in years. Do they have these things at your neighborhood supermarket or Walmart?

Its still for sale at Publix...

 

[pdaddyII]

your wife is a doctor. why not just buy TIDE

That doesn't mean I can't be thrifty!

Borax is still sold, I found it in my local Kroger. I know Walmart sells it as well.

 

[pdaddyII]

I buy a HUGE "ALL free of scents" and shit, tide is overpriced IMO
I buy it at costco or bjs with a coupon for like 12- 13 bucks
It lasts a family of 3 about at least 4 months. I'll stick with my method
BTW you only use a qtr or half cap of that shit or else it ruins your machine quicker, more is not better. They're probably doing cost comparisons where people are actually using a capfull

Well you could be spending a quarter of that for less time it takes to go out and buy it.

 

[nangiggles]

i use those purex sheets that are detergent, softner and dryer sheet in one, LOVE those things

 

[PICK3]

I carry my clothes down to the river and use stones to remove those pesky jiz/skid stains

 

[pdaddyII]

I carry my clothes down to the river and use stones to remove those pesky jiz/skid stains

Yeshomo

 

[Mr. dB]

I hate fabric softener and dryer sheets, they smell bad and make the clothes feel greasy.

 

[Whiskey]

Borax + sugar + enough water to make it syrupy = DEAD ants. Cheapest ant killer out there. Even if they die off before they make it back to their colony, a dead ant is a good one. "for some odd reason we have a shit load of ants here????"

Whiskey

 

[UA_Iron]

Bro, costco 200 loads for like 12-15 bucks, minus the labor of the shit you're doing. It's not worth your time once you calculate that in there (even if it only takes you 5 minutes).

 

[highlander90210]

Bro, costco 200 loads for like 12-15 bucks, minus the labor of the shit you're doing. It's not worth your time once you calculate that in there (even if it only takes you 5 minutes).

give the man a cigar. thats 100% correct.

 

[DannoMight]

we use the homade soap at my house. helps out with all the clothes between the five of us. well actually my father in law makes it and just gives it to us for free.

 

[PICK3]

When my underwear gets too stained I turn them inside out



just sayin'