tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724432374556756119.post947076635538687338..comments2023-09-06T08:11:57.604-07:00Comments on Over the Moon with Joy: Homemade Laundry Soap (rebatched)Kimmiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04462108880167593207noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724432374556756119.post-9537324250679821782009-07-31T02:00:16.345-07:002009-07-31T02:00:16.345-07:00Hi!
Although I'm not affiliated with eith...Hi!<br /> Although I'm not affiliated with either group, I was thinking that you might want to check out Clean The World ( http://www.cleantheworld.org ) and perhaps send the remnants of your used bar soaps to them via Central Care Mission. I'm a big fan of fun bath products, but any that don't suit my fancy, or the last bits of the soap bars, get sent to them to help prevent disease and death in Third World Countries.<br /><br />Central Care Mission<br />4027 Lennox Blvd.<br />Orlando, FL 32811<br /><br />Thanks, and have a great day!Princess Kimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724432374556756119.post-26232082801012242782009-06-14T20:34:59.202-07:002009-06-14T20:34:59.202-07:00Kimmie, you totally amaze me. Is there anything y...Kimmie, you totally amaze me. Is there anything you can't do?!Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07285138015330029924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724432374556756119.post-21620857874662259432009-06-14T06:01:46.677-07:002009-06-14T06:01:46.677-07:00Kimmie~ thanks for all the answers! I think I'...Kimmie~ thanks for all the answers! I think I'll be searching out some essential oils now :)<br /><br />-lauraDuckygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08506011428037256664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724432374556756119.post-82692434044394999692009-06-14T04:25:39.697-07:002009-06-14T04:25:39.697-07:00This recipe sounds like fun to try - a few months ...This recipe sounds like fun to try - a few months ago I got all inspired to make laundry soap & bought all the ingrediants & then chickened out - will have to give it a go now I've got some photos to follow.<br />Is it difficult to make regular soap?Renatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546331512433403550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724432374556756119.post-2974269482937081772009-06-13T20:46:48.807-07:002009-06-13T20:46:48.807-07:00Oh YAY! I've always wanted to make my own lau...Oh YAY! I've always wanted to make my own laundry soap and can't wait to get busy! Thanks for the tips.:)<br />In Him,<br />ENo Greater Gift Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02709594323439263923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724432374556756119.post-91816157440035772802009-06-12T14:55:13.071-07:002009-06-12T14:55:13.071-07:00Hi Elizabeth;
I haven't tried it on diaper....Hi Elizabeth;<br /><br /> I haven't tried it on diaper...but I am sure it would be fine. Do you do a presoak in baking soda? It definitely would be more gentle than regular detergent...which is often 'perfumed'...that is what is nice about essential oils...they are natural and plant based.<br /><br /> We use a diaper service...though originally (prior to us adopting the sibling group of 3) I wanted to do the cloth diaper laundry myself. <br /><br /> With 7 kids, I opted for the service...which we love. Our diaper guy is in his 70's and we have been sharing our love of God with him, as opportunity arises. We all love *Mr. Stein* the diaper guy.<br /><br /> Sorry, I can't offer you more help. I do think it would be fine, as way back prior to disposables (way back), the mamas made the laundry soap themselves...it worked out just fine then, right? Simplier times...with a little more elbow grease needed (no gym memberships were necessary! ;-)<br /><br />Kimmie@overthemoonwithjoyKimmiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04462108880167593207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724432374556756119.post-55894300743726377572009-06-12T13:47:40.988-07:002009-06-12T13:47:40.988-07:00I used to make this recipe, too, but I stopped whe...I used to make this recipe, too, but I stopped when I started having babies. We use cloth diapers and I was worried about the soap not rinsing out well enough, and consequently, having repellency issues in my diapers. Fels Naptha is a "detergent", right? So, that may actually be better for diapers than a true soap? Don't you use cloth diapers as well? Have you had any trouble using this "detergent" with them?elizabethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724432374556756119.post-64725120688728827732009-06-12T12:09:11.661-07:002009-06-12T12:09:11.661-07:00oh...my friend's recipe works out to under $3/...oh...my friend's recipe works out to under $3/year to make and over $70 to buy in at the store.andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01755665136618059087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724432374556756119.post-39581366709111110982009-06-12T11:14:57.358-07:002009-06-12T11:14:57.358-07:00so just bought the ingredients today...i did forge...so just bought the ingredients today...i did forget the scent though...oops...can it be added later?<br />my sweet friend makes much the same recipe and she has inspired me to make it and you sealed the deal! cannot wait!andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01755665136618059087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724432374556756119.post-971555071006171842009-06-12T05:08:00.005-07:002009-06-12T05:08:00.005-07:00Kimmie,
Thank you so much for stopping by my blog...Kimmie,<br /><br />Thank you so much for stopping by my blog. Your prayer brought tears to my eyes and I appreciate it more than you know. <br /><br />I have so enjoyed reading through your blog this morning. What a beautiful family you have.<br /><br />I have been wanting to try my hand at making soap, so I *loved* reading your tutorial. I think I will do this when we get back!<br /><br />Looking forward to getting to know you more!<br /><br />♥ Melissa~<br /><a href="http://www.kindawonderful.typepad.com" rel="nofollow">Pink Paper Peppermints</a>Melissa~https://www.blogger.com/profile/09737525449034222535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724432374556756119.post-64354223210452860302009-06-11T22:59:22.113-07:002009-06-11T22:59:22.113-07:00I make my own laundry soap the same way too....I u...I make my own laundry soap the same way too....I usually use Fels Naptha but this time I used Yardley English Lavender and I like it much better. I will NEVER buy commercial detergent again!!<br /><br />Have a GREAT weekend!<br />Hugs,<br />RobinBittersweetPunkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14661858934587897961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724432374556756119.post-26925004440879992672009-06-11T15:42:10.171-07:002009-06-11T15:42:10.171-07:00Hi Stace;
I've never priced it out. As I al...Hi Stace;<br /><br /> I've never priced it out. As I always have soap on hand (from making it)...and I always have pieces that don't cut properly or that pieces after I've cut and shaped each bar...that I always have the supplies. (YOU CAN DEFINITELY SAVE YOUR SOAP BITS AND DO THIS WITH THEM WHEN YOU GET ABOUT A BARS WORTH.)<br /><br /> The washing soda is only a couple of dollars, as is the borax. The box of both lasts many batches.<br /><br /> Essential oil (OR fragrant, which is manmade scent) are a more expensive ingredient. They keeps forever (*well a really loooong time if stored properly). You don't use that much of this either...though Laura if you are still reading...adding more in to your *scent* preference isn't a problem (don't go too crazy or it will float and not emulsify into your *gelled* laundry soap. <br /><br /> Hope this helps. I am betting it still is cheaper than anything you can buy. I love making it.<br /><br /> My 18 year old daughter does her own laundry ...she prefers mine to the *store* made. She also has a lavender addiction thanks to me.<br /><br />Plus kids can help, which makes a fun little project.<br /><br />;-)<br />Kimmie@overthemoonwithjoyKimmiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04462108880167593207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724432374556756119.post-70553285260200441732009-06-11T14:55:01.077-07:002009-06-11T14:55:01.077-07:00Do you find it really is cheaper than say...aldi o...Do you find it really is cheaper than say...aldi or more generic laundry soaps? If so, I might give it a whirl...Daisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11618279460377551961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724432374556756119.post-57373243773039508132009-06-11T14:08:25.125-07:002009-06-11T14:08:25.125-07:00Hi Laura;
I guess it depends on the quality of y...Hi Laura;<br /><br /> I guess it depends on the quality of your essential or fragrant oils you use.<br /><br /> Our scent is definitely "there," post laundry room time. That's where the *whiffing* comes in as I fold and put it away.<br /><br /> I highly recomment Brambleberry..I've also used Rainbow Meadow essential oils.<br /><br />Kimmie@overthemoonwithjoyKimmiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04462108880167593207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724432374556756119.post-90717786506707805742009-06-11T12:56:09.924-07:002009-06-11T12:56:09.924-07:00I'm going to confess that I stopped making my ...I'm going to confess that I stopped making my own laundry soap. I loved doing it, it worked well and it was cheap...but hubs missed the smell of store bought soap. Now I'm intrigued because I never added scent to mine. Does the smell really stay on the clothes?? I had been told it would make the soap smell in the bucket but it didn't really make the clothes scented much....??<br /><br />-LauraDuckygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08506011428037256664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724432374556756119.post-88808870892744898572009-06-11T12:16:44.605-07:002009-06-11T12:16:44.605-07:00Hi Kimmie
I have often wondered how soap is made. ...Hi Kimmie<br />I have often wondered how soap is made. Thanks for the recipe. I am sure it smells gorgeous. I would love to have a go at soap making one day.<br />Best Wishes<br />Lindsay<br />xLindsay-annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06120356568434114624noreply@blogger.com