When I came across Pins for homemade detergent and french vanilla creamer I was excited to try it out! As a family of 4 with 2 very messy kids I spend a lot on good detergent and stain remover, so the idea of a 9 month supply only costing me $20 thrilled me! I normally don't use powder, but I read so many great things I figured I'd give it a try. I'm also a complete coffee addict...seriously, it's problem. The only thing I put in my coffee is french vanilla creamer, no sugar or milk, just my creamer. I go through a large bottle (I even buy generic) every 2-3 days so being able to make my own almost for free is amazing!! I have tried out both of these recipes now and am VERY pleased, will continue to make my own from now on :) Here's the recipes...
Detergent
This is what you'll need:
(1) 4 lb box of Borax - $3.36
(1) 4 lb box of Arm & Hammer baking soda - $2.16
1 box (55 oz) of Arm & Hammer Super washing soda - $3.58
2 sm. containers of Oxy Clean ( enough to equal 3.5 lbs) - $1.96 each
3 bars of Fels Naptha - .97 cents each
5 gal. bucket w/ lid - Bill brought me one home from work for free
= About $16.00 total!!
I also bought some large Tupperware to keep it in which was about $2.50, but if you have something then just use that!
First you need to grate the bar soap just like you would cheese (the pieces will dissolve even if you wash everything on cold)
Then combine everything in the 5 gal bucket lined with a trash bag. Make sure you mix it all up really well!
Then just transfer a decent amount into a tupperware (or whatever you're using) and start using! I saved one of the scoops from the Oxy Clean tubs to use as my detergent scoop. I will be using 2 scoops (around 2 tbs) per wash!
French Vanilla Coffee Creamer
What you'll need:
14 oz of milk - I already had it on hand so FREE
2 tbs vanilla extract - already had it...FREE
Mason Jar - In the pantry FREE
14 oz can Sweetened condensed milk - $1.50
= $1.50 for a large mason jar full!
Pour it all in and shake it really well...Viola! I cleaned out my existing creamer container and just transferred it over.
Detergent
This is what you'll need:
(1) 4 lb box of Borax - $3.36
(1) 4 lb box of Arm & Hammer baking soda - $2.16
1 box (55 oz) of Arm & Hammer Super washing soda - $3.58
2 sm. containers of Oxy Clean ( enough to equal 3.5 lbs) - $1.96 each
3 bars of Fels Naptha - .97 cents each
5 gal. bucket w/ lid - Bill brought me one home from work for free
= About $16.00 total!!
I also bought some large Tupperware to keep it in which was about $2.50, but if you have something then just use that!
First you need to grate the bar soap just like you would cheese (the pieces will dissolve even if you wash everything on cold)
Then combine everything in the 5 gal bucket lined with a trash bag. Make sure you mix it all up really well!
Then just transfer a decent amount into a tupperware (or whatever you're using) and start using! I saved one of the scoops from the Oxy Clean tubs to use as my detergent scoop. I will be using 2 scoops (around 2 tbs) per wash!
French Vanilla Coffee Creamer
What you'll need:
14 oz of milk - I already had it on hand so FREE
2 tbs vanilla extract - already had it...FREE
Mason Jar - In the pantry FREE
14 oz can Sweetened condensed milk - $1.50
= $1.50 for a large mason jar full!
Pour it all in and shake it really well...Viola! I cleaned out my existing creamer container and just transferred it over.
I might actually try the detergent thing!! I saw it on pinterest and its just like the detergent we use now with Oxy Clean..
ReplyDeleteWhat does the detergent smell like? I wonder if you can use any bar soap.. I can think of a few that I would love the smell of!
ReplyDelete..Oh, nevermind.. I just Googled Fels Naptha.. I guess any bar soap wouldn't work the same.. :P
ReplyDeleteIt smells great! The whole house was filled by the time I was done. Nice side effect ;)
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