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Simply green AND Simply Wonderful...

A comment and question posted to my blog from ‘Helen” :

“I finally made “The Recipe”.  I am VERY particular about my laundry.  I cannot believe how soft my clothes are with this recipe for laundry soap with NO Fabric Softener added.  We have very hard water.  So far this soap does an above adverage job of cleaning.

Question.  Occasionally I need to use Chlorox (DH prefers I not because of our Septic System) for things like tomato sauce and fruit stains.  Any hints on what is simple and works on these type stains?”

ANSWER:

First off, I was smiling BIG time to this kind post!!!   softness withOUT the additional cost, hassle and PLASTIC involved with fabric softener???  oh , who would have thought??!!!   ‘Helen’ also e mailed me to say she is doing laundry for herself, her husband as well as her daughter and five grandchildren, and then wonders the cost per load??  well, I am gonna do the math and figure that out later and will post for all to know.  I am certain it will be IMPRESSIVE!!!  

but back to the question.   Honestly, with Borax being a whitener in itself, I find it does a good enough job.  But if not, then I would first suggest adding an additional 1/4 cup of Borax as you are making the soap, OR just SIMPLY adding another Tbsp per load of Borax as you are washing.  When I measure out the ingredients, I do measure generously on the Borax side.   🙂    I have also slightly moistened heavily stained areas, and then adding a Tbsp of  the Simply Wonderful recipe directly onto the stain, let it sit and absorb and then continue washing the garment.   This has all worked for me, 

HOWEVER.  A couple tips for completely stubborn stains.   Add 1 cup white vinegar to the soiled load, or 1/2 cup lemon juice per load.  Both aid in whitening as well.    A very good spot treatment that works, is hydrogen peroxide applied directly to the stain.  Let it soak and proceed with laundry. 

I have another INTERESTING tip, but I will save that for my next post.  You will not believe (atleast I didn’t) what you can add to laundry to eliminate static…..and of course, it is earth friendly   🙂   no chemical or additive.  Yuck.    🙂   and something I know that  EVERYONE has in their kitchens right now.  Any guesses????

Now, for the giveaway……post your guess, tell me about how much you love “The Recipe” or SIMPLY tell me how your day is going…..and I will randomly pick a winnner…….I will deliver or ship the little jar in the picture, filled with Simply Wonderful laundry soap!!!!!!!    even if you are already using the soap, the jar full of it is just too cute not to love.   (plants not included.)   {darn huh!!}

Now, onto more projects for Art on the Square.  ( some have asked, it is Saturday June 13 in the city square Oskaloosa IA)   be SURE to find me!!!!