https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:14:11 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-cleaners#post-201427 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 16:44:57 +0000 joyjoy 201427@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsbrewer: It works great! DH often works in dusty warehouses and moves around boxes and stuff, and it gets his clothes smelling clean. There are essential oils in the recipe, but everything comes out of the dryer smelling like nothing at all. Just clothes. I actually looked into the home made stuff because DH has eczema and everything irritated it. The home made stuff doesn't bother his skin at all. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-cleaners#post-201396 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 15:50:50 +0000 MrsBrewer 201396@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: LOL! Yea I asked my husband if he would mind me using a fragrance, and he said that if he could smell any hint of flowers or "girly" he would not be ok with it. I'm thinking of the au naturale way as well ;-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-cleaners#post-201384 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 15:43:22 +0000 regberadaisy 201384@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsBrewer: Nope, my husband is not a fan of fragrance so I leave it au naturale! I use bounce sheets in the dryer though, he LOVES the smell of bounce and refuses to let me use anything else! :P </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-cleaners#post-201380 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 15:41:25 +0000 MrsBrewer 201380@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: Awesome great to know! I would hate it if his t-shirts were still stinky after being washed! Do you add any fragrance to your soap? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-cleaners#post-201376 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 15:37:30 +0000 regberadaisy 201376@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsBrewer: my husband has a physical job as well and also works out/runs a ton. The recipe we both have works GREAT for getting out the sweat and grime. Usually if I'm washing work out clothes I'll sprinkle in about a tablespoon or two of baking soda. It helps to get the odor out!</p> <p>@lovelife: I like the sound of that dishwasher detergent! Might try it... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-cleaners#post-201372 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 15:33:40 +0000 MrsBrewer 201372@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@joyjoy: Does it work well? I'm just hoping that the homemade detergents will get out dirt and sweat (DH works in a warehouse) as well as what I'm using now (Tide free and clear) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-cleaners#post-201369 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 15:31:57 +0000 joyjoy 201369@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I buy Mrs Jones Soapbox homemade laundry detergent (same ingredients as the recipes) in my HE, and I don't use fabric softener at all. I've been planning to try making my own, but I haven't gotten around to it. I have all the ingredients for it just sitting under my sink. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-cleaners#post-201339 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:51:28 +0000 polkadots 201339@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsBrewer: <a href="http://beingcreativetokeepmysanity.blogspot.com/2011/01/dishwasher-detergent.html" rel="nofollow">http://beingcreativetokeepmysanity.blogspot.com/2011/01/dishwasher-detergent.html</a> </p> <p>we used this! we made it in early January which made two full coffee cans and today I used the last off it! lasts forever. We also used vinegar as a rinse aid </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-cleaners#post-201302 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:04:16 +0000 MrsBrewer 201302@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Looch: Will do!</p> <p>I also read that instead of fabric softener you can just use vinegar. Does anyone have any experience with this? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-cleaners#post-201300 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:03:11 +0000 MrsBrewer 201300@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: Very true about voiding warranties. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-cleaners#post-201299 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:03:00 +0000 looch 201299@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: really? That's good to know.</p> <p>@MrsBrewer: Keep us posted, I'd love to hear how it goes in your machine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-cleaners#post-201297 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:02:32 +0000 MrsBrewer 201297@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: Awesome information. I think I might end up using the Ivory soap. I have very sensitive skin, and I use Ivory bar soap as my regular soap in the shower (plus then I have it on hand!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-cleaners#post-201296 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:01:18 +0000 MrsBrewer 201296@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: I have read that the homemade laundry soaps can be used in HE machines (I have an HE washing machine at home and I plan to try) I read that it works because these "recipes" don't really get suddy/bubbly and that is the main concern for HE machines </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-cleaners#post-201293 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 13:59:09 +0000 regberadaisy 201293@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsBrewer: I haven't used Fels? The recipe I started from uses Ivory so I just kept using it.</p> <p>Here are a few dishwasher detergent recipes:<br /> <a href="http://www.stretcher.com/stories/02/02dec09b.cfm" rel="nofollow">http://www.stretcher.com/stories/02/02dec09b.cfm</a><br /> <a href="http://achingdebts.com/make-your-own-dishwasher-soap-more/" rel="nofollow">http://achingdebts.com/make-your-own-dishwasher-soap-more/</a></p> <p>Personally I just buy the cheapest dishwasher powder then mix with equal parts baking soda to stretch it out. Works great!</p> <p>@looch: I don't have a front loader but I know on the recipe I follow it does say you can use it on FLs.</p> <p>And to check that using non commercial or HE labeled detergent won't void warranties on newer machines. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-cleaners#post-201291 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 13:57:57 +0000 looch 201291@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Baking soda and vinegar are good building blocks for cleaning supplies.</p> <p>I am curious myself about the laundry detergent, does it work for HE front loading machines too? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-cleaners#post-201290 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 13:56:43 +0000 MrsBrewer 201290@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: Do you find that Ivory works better than the Fels stuff? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-cleaners#post-201286 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 13:54:40 +0000 regberadaisy 201286@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been making my own laundry and dishwasher detergent for a few years now.<br /> @MrsBrewer: I basically use the same recipe but use Ivory Soap.</p> <p>SO much cheaper, all natural and works just as well as the name brands. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-cleaners#post-201284 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 13:53:01 +0000 MrsBrewer 201284@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lovelife: Dishwasher detergent?? Thats awesome! Could you share that with me? Does it work just as well as the store bought stuff? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-cleaners#post-201270 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 13:45:27 +0000 polkadots 201270@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have made laundry and dishwasher detergent. and for window cleaner we use vinegar and water. found them all on pinterest. Its so nice not to spend a ton of money on those things anymore! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-cleaners#post-201265 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 13:41:02 +0000 MrsBrewer 201265@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So I have been trying to use more all natural ingredients in everything I do lately. I think it's easier that way to get back to the basics with some things and it saves a lot of money! I haven't started yet, but I plan on going to the store later and picking up my supplies. I am going to start making my own laundry soap following this....<br /> <a href="http://frugallygreen.blogspot.com/2008/05/how-to-make-your-own-laundry-soap.html" rel="nofollow">http://frugallygreen.blogspot.com/2008/05/how-to-make-your-own-laundry-soap.html</a></p> <p>...and I am in search of finding a recipe for shampoo and conditioner! I go through SOOO much!!</p> <p>Is there anything that anyone else makes themselves versus buying? I would love more ideas! </p>