tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7649782126359701245.post4218838880654241443..comments2023-04-11T22:53:39.343+10:00Comments on CityCottage: DIY laundry detergentThe Accidental Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12903019781422765851noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7649782126359701245.post-9535245509141721772012-09-14T05:50:30.185+10:002012-09-14T05:50:30.185+10:00Is the ffairy liquid soap, in the uk, is it washin...Is the ffairy liquid soap, in the uk, is it washing up liquid or washing liquid for clothes Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7649782126359701245.post-21049514448688787732012-06-14T11:42:24.665+10:002012-06-14T11:42:24.665+10:00Thank you...Thank you...Enchanted Momentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01861732559521175206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7649782126359701245.post-38864359984406141002012-06-13T13:56:51.212+10:002012-06-13T13:56:51.212+10:00I'm planning on going grey disgracefully. I ev...I'm planning on going grey disgracefully. I even have a Pinterest board full of inspiring gray heads.<br /><br />Of course, I reserve the right to change my mind in the face of actual greyness!The Accidental Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12903019781422765851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7649782126359701245.post-30581062418690101472012-06-13T07:51:08.642+10:002012-06-13T07:51:08.642+10:00Luck of the draw, and also environment I reckon. I...Luck of the draw, and also environment I reckon. I age quickly when I'm stressed, but now I'm at home I will be young forever! Muhahaha....The Accidental Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12903019781422765851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7649782126359701245.post-55351041483047054752012-06-13T07:48:57.597+10:002012-06-13T07:48:57.597+10:00Ah ha! My plan for world washing method domination...Ah ha! My plan for world washing method domination is well one the way... In your house anyway ;)<br /><br />I get my borax from woolies. It's hard to find, usually in the laundry aisle, and in a white container with a green lid. I usually have to ask someone, it's well hidden!The Accidental Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12903019781422765851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7649782126359701245.post-14624917530118255722012-06-13T07:46:38.861+10:002012-06-13T07:46:38.861+10:00Lol, best guessing game ever ;) I hope it works ou...Lol, best guessing game ever ;) I hope it works out for you!<br /><br /> I love the fresh laundry smell. I have been known to bury my face in the towels on the line. In fact, I actually have a candle I was given that is supposed to smell like sun dried cotton! It almost does...The Accidental Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12903019781422765851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7649782126359701245.post-48856247270234374332012-06-13T07:43:36.766+10:002012-06-13T07:43:36.766+10:00Strictly one tablespoon!! More is unnecessary, and...Strictly one tablespoon!! More is unnecessary, and will probably be hard to rinse out. If your clothes are mud-pie filthy and you're worried about stains, chuck in some napisan or similar too. I like to rinse with vinegar as well.The Accidental Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12903019781422765851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7649782126359701245.post-71755984025370650602012-06-12T15:47:29.719+10:002012-06-12T15:47:29.719+10:00I should also mention that we say "flannel&qu...I should also mention that we say "flannel" and not "facewasher" in SA too. ;)<br /><br />But we do not call our fritz paloney. That's just silly.<br /><br />~S.xo.sorcha.oxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17431135816635778553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7649782126359701245.post-11037555354277091332012-06-12T15:43:48.473+10:002012-06-12T15:43:48.473+10:00Due to having a STED waste water system, we are no...Due to having a STED waste water system, we are not supposed to put stuff like borax down the drain, so I just leave it out. The clothes still come out super clean without it, and I love the way they smell when they come in off the line...Mmh, laundry fresh! <br /><br />I don't think the absence of borax really matters, because isn't it the friction in the washing machine that does most of the cleaning anyhow? I'm sure it is.<br /><br />And the laundry soap makes them so soft!<br /><br />I have an old cereal container at home, sitting in the plastics cupboard not being used. Guess what I'm going to put it in when I get home? (If you guessed laundry powder, then you would be correct).<br /><br />~S.xo.sorcha.oxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17431135816635778553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7649782126359701245.post-75523060216588463592012-06-12T13:22:03.037+10:002012-06-12T13:22:03.037+10:00Now, I've done it......as in , made it.....the...Now, I've done it......as in , made it.....the blue plastic scoop which you pictured is one I have here , so do you use only one of those scoops....? Just one in a large wash or two? I am a detergent overloader, so I need therapy....please tell me how many you use...or I will stand there and put one in, and then another, and then another, just in case....Enchanted Momentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01861732559521175206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7649782126359701245.post-54282534484066740222012-06-11T17:14:12.943+10:002012-06-11T17:14:12.943+10:00I make Rohndas washing liquid and love it. We use ...I make Rohndas washing liquid and love it. We use flannels here too (sorry). I can sympathise with Mr A my first grey was found when I was 5 yes that's right 5 Aaaaarrrrr. So looking at nearly 40 I am probably 90% grey and obviously colour it. He does sound very handsome though. Jodie.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7649782126359701245.post-34232590831453058992012-06-08T17:47:09.974+10:002012-06-08T17:47:09.974+10:00Just discovered your blog and loving it! I also ma...Just discovered your blog and loving it! I also make my own laundry detergent but I do the liquid version by melting my soap in hot water, adding the other ingredients and then adding lots more water. Makes about 6-8litres and lasts quite long. MUCH cheaper than store bought and works like a charm. I will never go back.Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01395567357486981056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7649782126359701245.post-77604849777113712652012-06-08T13:39:34.461+10:002012-06-08T13:39:34.461+10:00May have to go to the hardware I think to get my b...May have to go to the hardware I think to get my borax and washing soda....I have made this before but with the crystals and no borax, and for a super dooper lot, I grate a sard wonder bar into it, for extra dirty stuff....<br />We also use flannels and eat peanut paste in our home......we also turn the light off, instead of switching the light off...not that our lights have handles???? weird, but then I am from South Australia, where we have fritz and wear bathers to the beach.Enchanted Momentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01861732559521175206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7649782126359701245.post-20373583773634508762012-06-08T10:47:13.966+10:002012-06-08T10:47:13.966+10:00I had to giggle about Mr.A going grey and being on...I had to giggle about Mr.A going grey and being only 28...<br /><br />My hubby is almost 35 and has a head full of thick hair and not a single grey. His brother is 18 months younger than him and is going grey and thinning... Luck of the draw init? <br /><br />I'm 28 and I have the odd grey. Hubby jokes that it'll get worse as Fatty gets older and he'll remain in his grey and wrinkle free time capsule...<br /><br />Curse him!Diggerellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14029416685454359150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7649782126359701245.post-55721741902669378722012-06-08T10:31:52.489+10:002012-06-08T10:31:52.489+10:00Yesterday when you posted about making pump soap (...Yesterday when you posted about making pump soap (by the way, I now have soap soaking in a container by the windowsill - G has been given strict reminders that it is not to be mistaken for a tasty drink under any circumstances) I was wondering how you made your own laundry detergent. I love these tutorial posts. Where do you get your borax from?<br /><br />Love the Mr. A facts. Totally agree about the benefits of a tall husband - so easy to spot in a crowd, so handy for getting stuff down from a high shelf.Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07732111484220607356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7649782126359701245.post-39316683559144916602012-06-08T07:43:19.794+10:002012-06-08T07:43:19.794+10:00GH and I have this argument a lot. I always assume...GH and I have this argument a lot. I always assumed they used to be made of flannelette - like babie's nappies did. Theyre made of terry now, but I have ones mum used on Sister and I both that are definitely flannelette. To GH, a "flannel" is a flannel shirt. He got very confused when we first moved back here and I informed him the flannels were in the linen closet. Occasionally he still gets frustrated and will just shout "FACE CLOTH!!!!" at me.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03589211988263088628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7649782126359701245.post-1433080331899180352012-06-07T22:27:44.151+10:002012-06-07T22:27:44.151+10:00The recipe works best with the fine, almost powder...The recipe works best with the fine, almost powdery washing soda. Not the one with big crystals. Otherwise it's hard to get the dry ingredients to mix properly.<br />My husband is a comfortable 6'1" but my son (22) is 6'5" with size 15 feet. Now he's a great ice breaker to go shopping with!CassieOznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7649782126359701245.post-62424323974549359162012-06-07T21:14:54.753+10:002012-06-07T21:14:54.753+10:00I do actually wonder regularly what you've bee...I do actually wonder regularly what you've been up to! I love reading your comments. (The real ones, not the psychic ones, lol) <br /><br />Check out this post: http://naturesnurtureblog.com/2012/05/08/ttt-turn-baking-soda-into-washing-soda/The Accidental Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12903019781422765851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7649782126359701245.post-28734467823793947852012-06-07T21:04:10.774+10:002012-06-07T21:04:10.774+10:00Dude, I love that you have zombie dreams.
But fl...Dude, I love that you have zombie dreams. <br /><br />But flannels... Why??? They aren't MADE of flannel! They are terry toweling! And used to WASH!! Gah...The Accidental Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12903019781422765851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7649782126359701245.post-6802822879120063402012-06-07T21:02:30.420+10:002012-06-07T21:02:30.420+10:00I use it in my front loader, no worries at all! I ...I use it in my front loader, no worries at all! I only use a tablespoon at a time.<br /><br />28 indeed, he's my toy boy... But not by much :)The Accidental Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12903019781422765851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7649782126359701245.post-74018382575047985102012-06-07T21:01:06.726+10:002012-06-07T21:01:06.726+10:00Now that is VERY interesting. I wonder, what'...Now that is VERY interesting. I wonder, what's the Australian equivalent of dawn?<br /><br />I like the powder because it is concentrate - one tablespoon per wash, so it lasts for ages, but I don't need a huge container to store it. Still, yours sounds even more frugal than mine, so I will give it a try. Thanks!The Accidental Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12903019781422765851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7649782126359701245.post-32554147841283902522012-06-07T20:55:31.424+10:002012-06-07T20:55:31.424+10:00I use vinegar as a rinse too, especially on the cl...I use vinegar as a rinse too, especially on the cloth nappies. They have never smelled so nice or been so soft or absorbent before. It's amazing when a cheap solution works as well or better than the specialist stuff!<br /><br />I don't have a dishwashing liquid recipe yet, but I'll keep an eye out for you...The Accidental Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12903019781422765851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7649782126359701245.post-13966243776902406822012-06-07T20:51:20.256+10:002012-06-07T20:51:20.256+10:00Yes! I hate the smell too! It IS overwhelming. I f...Yes! I hate the smell too! It IS overwhelming. I feel the same about the cleaners aisle also. Bicarb and vinegar for the win!The Accidental Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12903019781422765851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7649782126359701245.post-43296260836309628932012-06-07T20:48:51.734+10:002012-06-07T20:48:51.734+10:00Peanut paste? I guess...it makes sense....but stil...Peanut paste? I guess...it makes sense....but still.... No. Peanut butter it shall remain! <br /><br />The only downside I can figure from havng a tall husband is that he puts things on top of the fridge, and I never see them again!The Accidental Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12903019781422765851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7649782126359701245.post-35903632015068051942012-06-07T20:20:44.942+10:002012-06-07T20:20:44.942+10:00Absolutely can be used in a front loader. It does...Absolutely can be used in a front loader. It doesnt froth up much at all. KarenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com