Comments on: Powder Laundry Detergent – Yes, Homemade :)

By: Allison

Allison — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 13:47:09 +0000

I have found both of these at our biggest local grocery in our town. Jumbo Foods. But, yes, not at our Walmart. So I would try a local grocery where you live. Also our local grocery will always order anything a person wants so maybe yours will too if they done carry it regularly. I’m sure you will find it somewhere. They are not that uncommon, and I WAS surprised Walmart didn’t have it.

By: elizabeth ann

elizabeth ann — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 13:26:18 +0000

hi!

where did you find the borax and washing soda? i’ve been to two wal-marts and cannot find these products.

thanks!
elizabeth ann

By: Allison

Allison — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:27:18 +0000

That’s a great idea Catherine. Recently I did try grating the soap with the food processor, but I did not mix it all together in there. I like that idea. Thank you much! And thank you for your very nice compliments!

By: Catherine

Catherine — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:14:27 +0000

I just had to add here, since Caleb is our official “Laundry Soap Chef”, he has taken to using the Bosch food processor attachment to make shorter work and finer granules of the soap and then mixes all together! Though I think it is like learning to drive a standard BEFORE driving an automatic…get them to grating it “by hand” then they’ll certainly appreciate the “automatic” version of using a food processor!
BTW, I really love the beautiful look all your photos give and how they accentuate the storyline! Always look forward to the next “installment”!

By: Allison

Allison — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:58:24 +0000

Dana,
So funny you mention that. Just today I saw something showing someone grating the soap in the food processor. I had never thought of that! duh. Definitely gonna try that next time. Thanks!

By: Allison

Allison — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:55:35 +0000

Kate – Thank you ! And that may be too long from now! LOL I am searching right now for a new healthy shampoo. Been experimenting with a homemade one this week. Not sure Im happy with it. Do tell :) Or email :)

By: Dana~Are We There Yet?

Dana~Are We There Yet? — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:29:48 +0000

LOVE this recipe…we’ve done this powdered and liquid/gel/glop-style. I pulse the soap in the food processor until it’s fine and crumbly, as I can sometimes run short on willing graters.

By: kate

kate — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:53:25 +0000

Hey Allison, Love the Pictures! Never need to apologize for showing exactly how it is done-so helpful! Next time we bump into each other remind me to tell you how I have been washing my hair. :)

By: Allison

Allison — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:01:45 +0000

I’ve purchased it at our local Jumbo Foods. I think I may have seen it at United, but could not promise and if I wanted to go to Kmart or Walmart I would call and ask first. I do that often and it saves a trip :)

By: Rachel

Rachel — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:47:51 +0000

Allison,
What store do you purchase the washing soda from? I have tried doing this, several years back, and could not find all the ingredients anywhere. I did live in West Texas at the time though, maybe there are more resources here.

Thanks!
Rachel