Washing Machine Goo (Detergent)

[Rowyfo]

Actually I just checked, I made my first batch on May 26 and the second on August 1. So more like 2 months/9 weeks. I think it started to smell of ammonia about 2 weeks before I gave up on it.

I can't believe it lasted that long with the amount of washing we do...

[judydawn]

Mine is in a decor plastic container and a batch lasts me a lot longer than 4-5 weeks - still white though right to the end.  Strange that.  Did you use Sunlight or Velvet - I use Velvet soap.

[ermy]

Oh you use a decor container.  Brilliant idea.  I transferred all my pantry over to tupperware a few years ago and i kept a few decor pour canisters for the shed but i've not used them yet. 


The only container I could find yesterday was a 3 litre plastic milk container and i'm not very keen on using that as it might be mistaken for milk.  Although milk being stored on the top shelf of a laundry i would think would be pretty rare.


I'm off to fossick around in my shed for the decor (satans Tupperware). 

[Rowyfo]

My pantry is done in 80% Satan's Tupperware 

I used white soap I bought from Woolies a million years ago, it's Home Brand and just called Pure Soap.

[brazen20au]

my batch couldn't have fitted anymore in the bowl, so i was having a giggle at you trying to juggle more in bron, OMG i can imagine the mess 

will trial it tonight or tomorrow and see what we think! love the smell (i used the same homebrand laundry soap as rowyfo i think)

[CreamPuff63]

I have bought all the gear to make this goo, and when I mentioned it to my DS, he said "OMG Mum, this is taking this Thermomixy thing TOO FAR!!" 

[brazen20au]

LOL!!!

[faffa_70]

No CP63, you need to correct him, you are making the most of your machine and ensuring that it also pays for itself alot quicker lol 

[jessiesgirl]

I made some this morning and am just doing the first load of washing as I type. I am very excited to see how this goes as I used to do the other type with the washing crystals and 9 litres of water years ago when I was a fresh and jubilant single parent *lol* how quickly we learn.

I put pink grapefruit essential oil in mine along with 100g of bicarb soda. Will tell you the results when  it's done.

[judydawn]

I bought some essential oil to use but didn't know how much to put in or whether to put it into the goo or just put it into the washing machine once it has filled up.   Maybe you can answer my question Jessiesgirl. 

[I Love Bimby!]

JD - I've been using a water soluable Lavendar oil from the supermarket which I added directly to the load. However I've had a few oil marks appear on some items lately, which I suspect was from the oil  So next batch I plan to add the oil to the goo first and see if that's a better result.

[judydawn]

Thanks ILB, I'll wait until you've done that and tested it

[I Love Bimby!]

Will make my next batch tomorrow  So should let you know later in the week after a few loads. 

[jessiesgirl]

Result of washing was very good. I put the essential oil into the goo mix with the last addition of water. I am very happy with the result.

Thanks for the easy recipe.

[judydawn]

Thanks for that info jessiesgirl.  How much did you use per batch?