Do It Yourself
Laundry Detergent: http://www.thefamilyhomestead.com/laundrysoap.htm
Laundry Detergent recipe:
-1 bar of Dr. Bronner’s Lavender, Citrus, Peppermint, Almond or Baby soap
- 1 dry cup of Borax
-1 dry cup of Arm and Hammer Washing Soda
-opt. a few drops of tea tree for disenfecting (esp. good for cloth diapering)
*grate soap into sauce pan- add 2 cups of water- stir, dissolve.
*into a five gallon bucket add Borax, washing soda and tea tree if using.
*dump melted soap liquid into bucket and stir quickly
*add water to about 3/4 of way to top- stir and put lid on.
*set overnight
Measure out 1/2 cup of liquid for light loads and 1 cup for normal.
Yay- cheap liquid, eco, natural detergent!
Cosmetics: http://www.makeyourcosmetics.com/
