#laundry-detergent — Public Fediverse posts
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Repurpose An Empty Laundry Detergent Bottle For Your Garden With This Clever Idea https://www.allforgardening.com/1632982/repurpose-an-empty-laundry-detergent-bottle-for-your-garden-with-this-clever-idea/ #DurablePlastic #garden #GardeningTool #LaundryDetergent #PlasticContainers #PlasticLids #WateringCan #WateringPlants
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1953 Mrs. Highfield's Remarkable Endorsement for Rinso
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Choice has found that generally, ordinary powder laundry detergents perform better than capsules etc, but beware of 'green' alternatives:
"Detergents sold on their sustainability credentials performed poorly on Choice’s tests, something Serrels said is disappointing. He also cautioned consumers to be sceptical of some green claims. “Sometimes they say they’re green and they’re not that green,” he said. Factchecking green claims can be complicated, which Serrels said, “speaks to a broader issue around all this stuff – we’re making consumers responsible for these issues”."
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Caveats with #TeaTree -- make sure it's fresh! It turns into a turpentine-like substance if too old. Also, some folks with sensitive skin should avoid Tea Tree, and don't use it for items for your pets (especially cats!)
Make Your Own #LaundryDetergent with Tea Tree + Rosemary
by Lindsey Johnson, January 18, 2018
"The tea tree [and rosemary] has antimicrobial properties, which is nice for laundry, and both the essential oils help cut the strong scent of the soaps. For a completely natural laundry soap, use grated vegetable oil based soap, like Dr. Bronner's castile bars."
https://helloglow.co/homemade-laundry-detergent-with-tea-tree-rosemary/
#Laundry #LaundryDetergent #DIY #Antibacterial #Antimicrobial #SolarPunkSunday
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Lavendar: The Choice For Aromatic Laundry
by Emily Rascoe | Oct 11, 2022
https://lavendertips.com/lavendar-the-choice-for-aromatic-laundry/
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I've made this with leftover soap scraps (we sometimes make our own soap). If one buys soap wrapped in paper (or make their own), the borax and washing soda come in cardboard boxes -- no plastic involved! As for essentials oils, one could make a lavender or rosemary "tea" using dried leaves (and be careful using EOs if you have cats). Also, I use lemon juice and apple cider vinegar in the final rinse, which helps remove soap residue and softens clothes.
How to Make Your Own #LaundryDetergent
It’s cheap, easy, and quick. Did we mention cheap? (And doesn't involve plastic containers! Though one could store the home-made detergent in old containers, which is what I do)
by Sandra Gutierrez G.
Everyone wears clothes, everybody’s clothes get dirty, and even though you hate it, everyone needs to do laundry. And unless you’re fortunate enough to have a washer and dryer at home, washing your clothes may be more than annoying—it can also be expensive.
If this is your situation, or you simply enjoy making things from scratch—because why not—you can try making your own laundry detergent. Just as effective with your dirty socks as whatever you buy in stores, it is not only easy to make and incredibly cheap, but can also be hypoallergenic, custom-scented, and environmentally friendly.
It’s important to note that you’ll need a lot of containers for the finished product. DIY laundry detergent is a go-big-or-go-home kind of deal, yielding up to 2 gallons per batch. You said you wanted some savings, right?
What You’ll Need
Ingredients
- ½ cup borax
- 1 bar of soap
- ½ cup sodium carbonate (washing soda, a stronger version of baking soda)
- 2 gallons of water
- 1 ounce of essential oils (optional)Tools
- Large bucket (must hold more than 2 gallons)Preparation time
- About 20 minutes (plus 24 hours of resting)Learn more:
https://getpocket.com/explore/item/how-to-make-your-own-laundry-detergent?utm_source=pocket-newtab-en-us
#DIY #LaundryDetergent #Degrowth #Anticonsumerism #Clothes #SolarPunkSunday #SaferProducts -
I bought Tide laundry detergent the other day and I think it will be my last one. I tried Earth Breeze eco laundry detergent sheets for the first time. Great job with the laundry.
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Yo, peoples who like #zerowaste : if you're looking for an alternative to #laundrydetergent, I can recommend #earthbreeze eco sheets. (Not affiliated.) I've been using these for a few months: no allergic reaction, gets the laundry clean, and makes most apparel feel nice and soft. No more big plastic bottles of mostly water!