Ok, so the laundry soap cleans just fine and so far I have not noticed my clothes fading quicker, but that will take some time to notice, most likely. It is not very fragrant, so I am using some liquid fabric softener since I LUV my clothes smelling clean.
The dishwasher soap recipe is wonderful and super cheap, so I will be using my homemade version a long time. (Although, I do have quite a stash of Electrol boxes that I paid .09 for after finding it on sale and using "the save $2.25 off one" coupon. Remember shopping at Target that night, Misti??!!) The homemade version does not smell like anything, but I don't think you want your dishes to smell anyway, do you?!
Times are tough all over right now and I am thrilled when I find yet another way to save my family money. I have been also saving a lot of my plastic containers and finding uses for them instead of just tossing them out like I used to do. I saved an empty spray bottle of 409 and I jokingly told Will, "I am saving this for something, not sure what. We are in a Depression, you know." Well, we are. Pretty much.
If you have anything you do to recycle, or save your family money, LMK. :)
Preparedness Challenge: September Week 4
5 years ago
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Use essential oils to make the soap smell good. You did have to be careful because if you use too much it can hurt the fabric but it makes it smell so good.
What kinds of oils are your favorites, Norah? Where can you find a good selection of scents?
Megan...have you seen the American Girl movie "Kit Kitteridge"?
If you haven't...you MUST! Soon!
Loved every minute of it and the way it reflects times then that are so similar to times now!
Carrie...nope, I haven't seen it. Would a place like Blockbuster have it?
Orange is a great smelling one for laundry. I also like gardenia oil. You could also do tea tree oil, eucalyptus oil,sage, lemon, or peppermint. The possibilities are endless and you can play with them until you find one you love or just switch them around. You can buy them online or go to a health food store for them.
i love how enthusiastic you are megan. thanks for sharing.
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