I use a homemade laundry "sauce" with washing soda, borax, and a bar soap that's not quite getting clothes really clean. Will this help?
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Nellie's gets my clothes clean with no soap residue and leaves them very soft. I will never go back to using anything else.
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Try Nellie 's laundry soap and add the brightner too. You should get better results. Just try it.
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I have a HE washer so here's my recipe. I combine in an old 64 oz jug from juice etc. 1 1/4 c Sal Suds, 1 c baking soda, and the rest water. Add the water and baking soda first leaving room for the Sal Suds otherwise it will foam up when attempting to fill it up with water. Then just turn it upside down a few times throughout the day and you'll notice the baking soda disappears. it seems to all congeal somewhat. I then pour in enough to fill up the soap dispenser and add vinegar to the rinse cup. Been washing clothes like this for years. Doesn't fade colors and has been safe for all types of fabrics. Clothes do not have a strong fragrance after drying; they are just clean. I have a HE washer so here's my recipe. I combine in an old 64 oz jug from juice etc. 1 1/4 c Sal Suds, 1 c baking soda, and the rest water. Add the water and baking soda first leaving room for the Sal Suds otherwise it will foam up when attempting to fill it up with water. Then just turn it upside down a few times throughout the day and you'll notice the baking soda disappears. it seems to all congeal somewhat. I then pour in enough to fill up the soap dispenser and add vinegar to the rinse cup. Been washing clothes like this for years. Doesn't fade colors and has been safe for all types... » Read More I have a HE washer so here's my recipe. I combine in an old 64 oz jug from juice etc. 1 1/4 c Sal Suds, 1 c baking soda, and the rest water. Add the water and baking soda first leaving room for the Sal Suds otherwise it will foam up when attempting to fill it up with water. Then just turn it upside down a few times throughout the day and you'll notice the baking soda disappears. it seems to all congeal somewhat. I then pour in enough to fill up the soap dispenser and add vinegar to the rinse cup. Been washing clothes like this for years. Doesn't fade colors and has been safe for all types of fabrics. Clothes do not have a strong fragrance after drying; they are just clean. « Show Less
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I wash with baking soda and detergent and that seems to work. Can also add some Natures Miracle or other enzyme to the wash water.
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Yes indeed. You dip the brush in soapy water for a few minutes and press your hand in the opposite direction to remove the fluff while at the same time removing the dirt that would have accumulated at the bottom of the brush. I prefer to use the brush when there is slight moisture to ensure my clothes are actually clean when I wear them.
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Absolutely NOT! A few table spoons of anything won't clean the DIRTIEST laundry you'll ever do. Save yourself some time and buy some powdered Tide or Gain. If it's marketed towards cloth diapers, it's a weak detergent with tons of water softeners. If you used the correct amount of this stuff, it'd be cost prohibitive. Plus babies are getting chemical burns from this stuff!
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I use cold water to wash all my clothes and the soap nuts worked fine. I did not use the liquid version though. I soaked the soap nuts in hot water first before putting in the washer (along with the water). I also put in a bit oxi-clean and baking soda. I use the wool balls with essential oil for dryer instead of dryer sheet. They ,too, work very well for me.
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I keep the soap nuts in the washer for the complete cycle. My clothes come out soft & smelling clean. I hang the soap nuts to dry in between cycles. I don't use any type of rinse agent either.
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Bac-out works best as a spot treatment rather than laundry additive. It works on bright colors but I would spot test first to be safe. You can dilute it if necessary depending on what concentrate you buy
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It actually does! Sometimes stains need an extra treatment before hand, but I like Charlie's because there's no soap residue left on my clothes. I also can't deal with artificial scents, none here! Clothes smell like they came off the the clothesline�
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Unfortunately I used it for cockroach killer mixed 50% borax with 50% powdered sugar put into a picnic clear ketchup/mustard bottle and shaken together.. It worked great for that.. AS for cleanign a washer I have a front loader and I use a cup of lemon juice on a hot cycle to clean up stains and another run wtih one cup vinegar if there is an odor problem. I do know that if clothes have picked up the odor froma washer, washing the load with one cup of borax gets rid of the odor.. Hope this helps
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Vinegar in the rinse cycle can do many things - preserve the color, act as fabric softener, and help stop things like pet hair from clinging. I use it especially on dark fabrics and have no need for fabric softener or dryer sheets anymore. Oh and you won't smell it on your dry clothes at all. You don't have to use the vinegar, detergent alone will get the job done but I prefer adding vinegar.
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I use this (and only this) as my laundry detergent, I add baking soda as a booster. It's GREAT if you have sensitive skin (my grandsons do). It will not foam up like regular detergents do (don't add extra). if your laundry load is less than a full load, cut back on the washing soda. It doesn't leave any residue in your clothes like regular laundry detergent does. Hope this helps. I have been using this and only this for the past 4 years. No complaints!!!!!
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I found this recipe for a very inexpensive "Laundry Sauce" using Fels Naptha that is supposed to work on everything. http://www.budget101.com/myo-household-items/whipped-cream-super-laundry-soap-3993.html
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Charlie's Soap still cleans. The cleaner will be also cleaning your washing machine of all the enzymes and such. I used Charlie's Soap without the additive for several months with no issues. I use the additive for my stepsons football clothes and my husbands work clothes. It just helps pull thoses major stains and stinks out. You really shouldn't have a problem. Good luck!
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Since it is a lye based solution, do a test spot. I don't believe it will harm a laundry tub,but test! It is an excellent product for removing burnt build up on the outside of pots/oven racks. But brush it on with a chemical resistant brush, by all means, wear rubber gloves for using a chemical (it will eat up regular latex/household gloves) and don't inhale the fumes!. I usually let it sit for a few minutes, than use a wire brush under running water. It really works, just don't get it on skin either.
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I used it as a laundry booster, similar to borax. I also tried pre-soaking some stained clothing in a diluted solution. I think oxyclean works better for the latter. I haven't tried it as a sole detergent, so I can't comment on that. However, I don't see why it wouldn't work. I have a big family and my kids are very rough on their clothes, so I always opted to use it as a secondary product.
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I make my own laundry detergent with 1 bar of Ivory Soap, 1 cup borax, 1 cup washing soda. Heat the soap, blend it into a powder, then mix in remaining ingredients. Use 1-2 TBSP per load. It works great is super cheap!