So being ill for a week or two has left me with mountains of Laundry. Having had a browse on the Old Style Forum on MSE I found a way you can cut down on the price of Washing Powder.
I can't find the exact thread but here is the "recipe"
Home Made Washing Powder
1 kg Soda Crystals (90p)
1 kg Posh Washing Powder
1kg Economy (own brand) Washing Powder
I've mixed mine in a large washing powder carton so it's easy to store.
You only need to use half the amount you used before.
You can also use White Vinegar as Fabric Conditioner which I have done before - forumites tend to say 1 or 2 tbsp is enough. The vinegar & soda crystals soften the water & prevent limescale in your washing machine too so it will last longer.
Hubby likes the smell of fabric conditioner so I compromised when shopping yesterday & bought some of Asda's cheap stuff.
First wash is in I'll let you know how it turns out.
wonder if a drop or two of essential oil in the vinegar might be enough to give That Smell...?
ReplyDeleteThe forumites do recommend using a drop or two of essential oil actually. I'm not sure how much would be enough.
ReplyDeleteone, probably. If you remind me, I'll bring some with me next time I come.
ReplyDeleteAnd how did it turn out???
Fantasticly & you do only need half the amount :-)
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