tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post6893875395096566950..comments2024-02-26T02:22:48.643-08:00Comments on A Foothill Home Companion: Coming CleanMollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15738318324942700985noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-14245992410854363592010-04-29T07:22:10.993-07:002010-04-29T07:22:10.993-07:00I'm so excited to try the laundry soap recipe!...I'm so excited to try the laundry soap recipe! Now I just have to peruse the aisles to find washing soda? Thanks for sharing such great ideas.Taihttp://thelocalfarm.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-50924327146033539412010-04-28T09:55:48.105-07:002010-04-28T09:55:48.105-07:00How fun to make your own laundry soap. I have made...How fun to make your own laundry soap. I have made hand soap from scratch some turned out okay others - not so okay.<br />I looked at one of your archived photos and found the one on making dish towels out of old t-shirts. What a great idea. I think I am inspired to try that too. Thanks for sharing your life with the rest of us!Wyoming Focushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09476305665398018987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-70861971895975788772010-04-27T14:37:46.050-07:002010-04-27T14:37:46.050-07:00Tweak your ingredients a smidge and you've got...Tweak your ingredients a smidge and you've got dishwasher detergent that works like a charm!A Friend Across the Mileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09516288783165930589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-14310095476973770682010-04-26T18:18:44.476-07:002010-04-26T18:18:44.476-07:00I'm curious as to whether the Borax is ok for ...I'm curious as to whether the Borax is ok for septic systems long term since it's toxic in high levels? I'd love to make some but always look for the "safe for septic systems" on the products. Does it say? I used to have Borax around for something, but can't remember what!Patty Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00027998592796983554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-22281024238494539732010-04-26T09:13:33.086-07:002010-04-26T09:13:33.086-07:00I've been making liquid laundry soap, but want...I've been making liquid laundry soap, but want to try yours too, looks easy. I don't grate the bar, I put it in the food processor. :)<br />And YAY for the poo free link! Perfect timing. Just yesterday I balked hard when I read the list of ingredients on my shampoo and thought, "There's GOT to be an alternative." Thank you!Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07369925218442518383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-73261472936916230682010-04-24T14:22:37.451-07:002010-04-24T14:22:37.451-07:00um. do you shave the soap yourself? is that a sill...um. do you shave the soap yourself? is that a silly question? It looks like a big job to me... but nice to make your own. I have borax, but dont know where I;d get Castille soap... I am not a clean person, but it seems I spend many hours a day cleaning! Ach.angiehttp://www.lilacwindow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-81580173903750743202010-04-24T01:40:06.386-07:002010-04-24T01:40:06.386-07:00Thank you for your beautiful pictures :-)Thank you for your beautiful pictures :-)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16697244112790904873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-12153994078777513412010-04-23T20:50:11.775-07:002010-04-23T20:50:11.775-07:00I'd love to make my own laundry detergent, too...I'd love to make my own laundry detergent, too, and am really curious how it works out cost-wise--cheaper than store-bought I wonder? Also, REALLY glad you linked to that homemade deodorant recipe! I've been wanting to make some for a long time but the recipe I had called for several kinda pricey ingredients I didn't already have, whereas for this one the only thing I don't have on hand is the arrowroot. Great post (as usual); thank you Molly!Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13453237141946963764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-17838928990942635422010-04-23T19:51:22.958-07:002010-04-23T19:51:22.958-07:00bon ami saved our 60 year old bath tub. I thought...bon ami saved our 60 year old bath tub. I thought the stains were permanent until I used the bon ami!Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08804348413375760947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-12063354509963090422010-04-23T18:35:36.300-07:002010-04-23T18:35:36.300-07:00I was so excited to try the recipe for homemade la...I was so excited to try the recipe for homemade laundry soap until I read about the cautions that exist regarding borax.<br /><br />http://www.greenfootsteps.com/borax-information.html<br /><br />I've been using Charlie's detergent but I quite like the idea of making my own.<br /><br />You are inspiring. And I drink up your photos.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00191734621026102200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-3410333064848178592010-04-23T16:42:03.787-07:002010-04-23T16:42:03.787-07:00Inspirational! I live with two mess-makers. It&#...Inspirational! I live with two mess-makers. It's challenging.Knitting Out Loudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16782755995584475858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-13252378901889011832010-04-23T15:47:42.865-07:002010-04-23T15:47:42.865-07:00Since I've been spending my night doing laundr...Since I've been spending my night doing laundry soap is on my mind--I can't wait to make my own with your recipe!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10790498956206713440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-26284671371231090722010-04-23T14:23:02.518-07:002010-04-23T14:23:02.518-07:00i just bought a bottle of tea tree oil the other d...i just bought a bottle of tea tree oil the other day - truth be told, it does smell a little bit like toilet bowl cleaner!<br /><br />i bought the washing soda and Borax at the grocery store - it was on the top shelf of the detergent aisle (man that aisle gives me a headache!). you might also check at a small hardware store - like ace or true value (i don't know if they're a national chain or not, but the little old local hardware stores carry the darndest things - including bon ami!).Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15738318324942700985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-43514453359296896162010-04-23T13:51:27.632-07:002010-04-23T13:51:27.632-07:00We love Bon Ami as well! I love using baking soda ...We love Bon Ami as well! I love using baking soda and vinegar for my toilet bowls (and a little tea tree oil), but sometimes it's quicker to simply throw some Bon Ami in there. <br /><br />Where do you buy your washing soda? I've looked online but haven't had much luck. Thanks!Amanda Bohlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05504246313713210566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-86942894793298849592010-04-23T08:09:19.129-07:002010-04-23T08:09:19.129-07:00I haven't heard about Bon Ami. It appears tha...I haven't heard about Bon Ami. It appears that it isn't sold at very many places in my area. I'll look though. I've always used Bar Keeper's Friend, but it stinks. I'd love to find an alternative. Maybe while I'm at the hardware store (looking for Bon Ami) I'll find the ingredients to make my own laundry soap, which is something I've been wanting to do for ages.bekihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07098266291379326565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-89937045857444388642010-04-23T06:17:24.447-07:002010-04-23T06:17:24.447-07:00oh my gosh - i was going to write a post about my ...oh my gosh - i was going to write a post about my love of bon ami. you totally read my mind!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-72493698201364165442010-04-23T06:11:10.326-07:002010-04-23T06:11:10.326-07:00you are so.
seriously.
awesome.
and inspiring.
...you are so.<br /><br />seriously.<br /><br />awesome.<br /><br />and inspiring.<br /><br />and real.<br /><br />your blog makes me happier than bazooka wrappers.Kimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-85634385709493429672010-04-23T05:47:32.907-07:002010-04-23T05:47:32.907-07:00I wonder if homemade laundry detergent is okay wit...I wonder if homemade laundry detergent is okay with cloth diapers; I've asked around and no one seems to know. It's the only reason I haven't made the switch over. We use Charlie's powdered detergent in the wash and I love it , but homemade would save some dough. <br />I love making homemade soaps, scrubs, and cleaners; it's so nice to know exactly what it is your scrubbin' the family home with. <br />My favorite book on safe cleaning recipes is, 'better basics for the home'. It's truly awesome.mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04588405031006945942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-54155936994232959212010-04-23T05:15:10.955-07:002010-04-23T05:15:10.955-07:00These are such helpful tips! I'm intrigued by ...These are such helpful tips! I'm intrigued by the baking soda shampoo idea. Your blog photos are so lovely as well - it's such a treat to come across such crisp, large pictures.Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13182420572062960135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-55781576686109434492010-04-23T04:56:25.794-07:002010-04-23T04:56:25.794-07:00i am very excited to make my own laundry detergent...i am very excited to make my own laundry detergent. thanks for the recipe! <br /><br />also, your photos are beautiful!Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03374370082277056056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-74401384077994471872010-04-23T04:41:52.209-07:002010-04-23T04:41:52.209-07:00hooray for poo-free hair! It's so far so good ...hooray for poo-free hair! It's so far so good for me, too. What a pleasant surprise to come across my name here. thanks :) I have had home made laundry soap on my radar for a while now and I think you may have given me the nudge I needed. Your "recipe" looks so easy. And I am happy your little girls are our in the semi-real world now. I, too, love their roof.AG Ambroulthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15047802869910512121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-83208025788139095352010-04-22T19:43:51.143-07:002010-04-22T19:43:51.143-07:00Love this post. Does the homemade detergent work w...Love this post. Does the homemade detergent work well? I'm using Tide these days, to my environmental shame. The "green" stuff just wasn't doing the job. <br /><br />Don't know if you ever read my cleaning post a few weeks back, but one way I make cleaning much more fun is to listen to my favorite podcasts. Can you believe I've actually starting to look forward to cleaning chores for that reason???Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11034180396689442335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-75593727713724464332010-04-22T19:25:03.734-07:002010-04-22T19:25:03.734-07:00been meaning to make my own dishwasher soap since ...been meaning to make my own dishwasher soap since i've already made detergent but i'm having a heck of a time finding liquid castille soap. where did you find yours? i'm curious even though it's in a bar form.Adinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12766697200289423340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-41565976157810582302010-04-22T18:22:16.086-07:002010-04-22T18:22:16.086-07:00i guess i should have included that info kelly! i...i guess i should have included that info kelly! i use two tablespoons per load in our front load washer. castile soap doesn't really make a lot of suds, but i learned through my research that it's not the suds that do the cleaning anyways. i've been more satisfied with the cleanliness of my last few loads than when i was using an "eco-friendly" laundry detergent from the store.Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15738318324942700985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-4463837001563721312010-04-22T18:20:40.338-07:002010-04-22T18:20:40.338-07:00Bookmarking this! Shredded soap reminds me of shee...Bookmarking this! Shredded soap reminds me of sheep cheese. <br />xoxoxoxoxoxox, love vinaigrette hair!mrs boo radleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05222005677722724226noreply@blogger.com