Home made laundry detergent

[tammypete]

I have tried it before.  It is very cost effective but it wasnt very good about getting out regular stains (the kind you dont really have to pre-treat).  The clothes didnt smell really good nor did they feel soft.  I then tried the fabric softner recipe where you mix hair conditioner, water, and small amount of vinegar.  That didnt work out well at all....so I just used my coupons and purchase my detergent and fabric softner as it comes on sale. 

[lvstephanie]

My sister and her husband just started doing this so I was a little interested in trying it out for myself. Even if I used some of the homemade detergent and a little of the store-bought for the scent etc. it'd still be worth it to save all that money on detergents.

[KrystalStarr]

I really like the vinegar idea I can never seem to keep my fiance and kids clothes white. I absolutly hate laundry!! It is one of my worst battles around the house haha.. I'm thinkin I should try this though I love making things, saving money, and being self suffiecient.. thanks for the ideas

[elysee24]

It seems interesting, I might give it a try!! Thanks!!