Washing Machine Powder

[JaneeZee]

Well I finally ran out of washing powder & decided I really ought to make my own if I am going to recommend it to clients.  I re-read this thread & wasn't excited about the ammonia smell even though I had bought all the ingredients because my laundry is enclosed in the centre of the house with no real ventilation.  So I followed Shaylas link & decided to make one of the powdered laundry detergent given I had everything already to make that.  Well, talk about easy.  This is what I did:

2 cups soap (about 2 & 1/2 bars Velvet)
1 cup washing soda
1 cup borax.

I roughly cut up the soap & split it and the soda into 2 lots which I blitzed at speed 7 for 3-5 seconds each.  Then threw everything back in together & blitzed again speed 7 for 8 seconds.  It looks lovely & granulated - just like a store bought one!!! Popped it into an old icecream container for storage. Got a load on now - will report results.

[Thermomixer]

Thanks JZ - where did you source your borax?

[JaneeZee]

Safeway/Woolworths I think.  It was pretty easy to find, Harpers is the brand.  I bought it after reading that taking a small amount daily can help prevent osteoporosis.  I had the washing soda already because I bought it to make the dog vomit after she ate a family sized bar of chocolate - worked a treat!!

Wash looks good - including grotty sports socks!!

[Thermomixer]

LOL - For others  wanting to make their dogs vomit - only use about 1 tsp for average sized dog !! 

[brazen20au]

oooh i love that idea!

loved the idea of the goo but didn't like the reality, such a pain to use lol we went through a batch in a few weeks (unlike most of you lol) so was dreading having to make it so often.

[JaneeZee]

Don't know how long this will last Karen.  I used about 2 tbsp for the load I did which was what the original recipe suggested.  You could probably make a lot more at a go.  I just wanted to see what it was like first.  Not having kids at home anymore means I only do about 3-4 loads a week.

[judydawn]

I had the washing soda already because I bought it to make the dog vomit after she ate a family sized bar of chocolate - worked a treat!!

  I know some humans who ought to try this

[brazen20au]

Not having kids at home anymore means I only do about 3-4 loads a week.

dream.... lol

[JaneeZee]

I had the washing soda already because I bought it to make the dog vomit after she ate a family sized bar of chocolate - worked a treat!!

  I know some humans who ought to try this

Let me reassure those of you that have read the day job thread that this is not one of the "processes" I employ!! 

[faffa_70]

ROFLMAO 

[cathy79]

So final report JaneeZee?  How are the clothes and the smell?  And the cost?  I've never bought those ingredients, but surely it's cheaper.

[cookie1]

 

JZ, it would probably be very effective.

[Rowyfo]

Oooo I will have to try the powder after the goo runs out

[JaneeZee]

I am more than thrilled with the result today.  Only did the one load but everything washed really well towels feel really nice.  Went down the pub & bragged about it & booked a demo at my house for Thursday night for 3 strays who now want to see it!!!!

[Thermomixer]

OMG - soliciting on the beach and now pub-crawling to get clients    Oh well - anything for a sale (to a point  )