Just wanted to say thank you to all those who commented on yesterday's post. It really did help. Sometimes all I need is a good cry - I guess it kind of gets all the built up emotions out. So after a good weep I settled down to read my favourite blogs (I think this might be getting a little addictive). So a big thank you.
The other thing I wanted to mention is my new favourite thing - Laundry Gloop!
I was browsing the Frugaldom Forum and came across this recipe for Laundry Gloop
This is taken from the forum:-
LAUNDRY 'GLOOP'
1 Bar of soap, grated
1 cup of washing soda
2 litres water
few drops of essential oil
Boil the water in a big stock pot or similar, dissolve the soda crystals and soap in it, add the fragrance and then dilute to at least 5 litres.
You can store this in whatever bottles you prefer. I recycle 7.5 litre containers with wide screwtop lids, but a lidded bucket would also be ideal.
I make 2 lots, one has a few drops of blue dye in it to help 'whiten' whites.
FRUGAL TIP: I've been using this diluted to 7 litres and it works really well. I use the 'natural extracts' soap, which is a natural, antobacterial vegetable soap with tea tree & lavender extracts, so no need to add in extra essential oil unless you prefer a stronger scent.
So at the weekend I made a big bucket load.
I have always had a problem with shop bought washing powder. Apart from the ever rising price, it is always so heavily scented that it sets my husband's asthma off. So thought this would be a good scent free alternative.
I used Simple Soap which is fragrance free, then added some Tea Tree Oil. So 6 Litres of the stuff came to a grand total of £1. (75p for the soap and about 25p for a cup of washing soda).
But the best thing of all - IT WORKS! And at the risk of sounding like an advert, even on the filthy kids clothes. Plus it makes me feel good that there is one more thing I don't have to be dependent on the big manufacturers or supermarkets for.
Happy me :)
Thanks for the tip I'll try this as my husband has "sensitive" skin and can only use simple soap.
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Pene
Going to give this a go when my stock runs out xx
ReplyDeleteTo save on fabric conditioner I use 1 tablespoon of distilled white vinegar (Sarson's clear vinegar) as a conditioner. If you tumble dry it stops most things tangling together with static but is a good final thing to use to get the last traces of gloop out of your clothes. I have been using this now since October last year. Clothes are clean and smell wonderful - of fresh air.
ReplyDeleteI used to make the laundry gloop, it does get the clothes clean and smells fine too, but after about 6 months I stopped using it as it was making my clothes look very aged and faded, especially whites.I like my clothes to look good for a long time, and wash carefully, so eventually decided to return to using just one proprietary washing tablet.In my case the savings weren't worth it, as I would have to replace clothing sooner than I usually would have.
ReplyDeleteThe laundry gloop sounds interesting and glad it works!
ReplyDeleteI just read yesterday's post and wanted to wish your son well with his op, must be a little scary but he's come such a long way. Will be thinking of you all.