I put the essential oil in before I let it sit overnight. Been making this for about 28 years. I also use zote soap and make 10 gallons at a time.
@WisdomPreserved2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your essential oil process and how much you enjoy making this. I, Emmaline, have used Zote as well in the past. I switch between zote and fels naptha depending what is at the store when I am ready to make it or restock my stash.
@mysterio13963 жыл бұрын
Added to favorite.
@WisdomPreserved3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@lisaharvey47403 жыл бұрын
Can you do a cost comparison to regular laundry detergent
@WisdomPreserved3 жыл бұрын
I'm heading to the store today I will cost shop the items and put this together for you.
@Paryswilliams19782 жыл бұрын
Have you ever added scent boosters to your liquid and if so did it thin out the detergent
@WisdomPreserved2 жыл бұрын
I have used them. I use the same recipe except I add the scent booster at the same point that I am dissolving the soap. It does not thin out the detergent, in fact, I think it slightly thickens it. The amount to include depends on how strong you want your scent. Anywhere from a cup to an entire container of scent boosters. Either way, you extend the number of loads you use the scent boosters with because the soap batch is so much larger than the number of load that would generally use up all of your scent booster.
@iamhisblessing9 ай бұрын
How much water is in the pail to start with
@WisdomPreserved9 ай бұрын
It has 2.5 gallons if you are doing a half batch like we did.
@carolpane9150 Жыл бұрын
How many ounces is the bar of Soap? Each brand comes in 5, 7 and 14 oz bars
@WisdomPreserved Жыл бұрын
We used the 5oz bar for this recipe.
@thehazelnutspread Жыл бұрын
Good instruction but Emmaline seems to be shouting. Had to turn down the volume to be able to listen.
@WisdomPreserved Жыл бұрын
Sorry about that. It takes a little bit to get used to filming and this was one of our earlier ones.
@pubgdelisi98273 жыл бұрын
It doesn't get any nicer.
@WisdomPreserved3 жыл бұрын
Agreed.
@karisigimsi3 жыл бұрын
It’s 4 o’ clock in the morning and I have watched this video 5 times already!
@WisdomPreserved3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, glad you like it.
@janeausten-fan35023 жыл бұрын
Emmaline, and now Marie, I am glad you put this recipe and directions up again. I have been making this for years since Emmaline showed it on her old site. I like to add essential oils to the washer using the measuring cup like you do so I can change the scent of each load. My closet smells so good since I started doing all your tricks.
@WisdomPreserved3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful!
@rebeccabrown70093 ай бұрын
The girls voice is soooo high pitched that it’s annoying. I’m not trying to be nasty. Just be aware of such a high pitch and maybe lower it a bit. It bounces off the kitchen walls.
@stormyserenity79Ай бұрын
I make huge batches of a similar recipe in a 5 gallon bucket (powder form) which uses 2 tablespoons per large load. When I got a front loader, I started just liquifying a batch once a month. This amount lasted my family of 6 (4 teenagers in fast food EW) a minimum of 6 months. A batch lasts us empty nesters around 18 months now. This is my recipe: • 4 Lb box Borax • 3 Lb box Washing Soda • 4 Lb box Baking soda • 2 bars grated Zote soap (white or pink) (2 boxes Zote flakes) or Fels Naptha • 1 box Biz powder (enzyme booster) • 2 Boxes Purex Stain Fighter & Bright Booster • 2 Bottles (18 oz) Scent beads if desired (I’m going to try making your recipe on the next batch)
@WisdomPreservedАй бұрын
I think I may try yours as well just to compare.
@1118cristina Жыл бұрын
Just a little tip : put the baking soda into a cookie tray at 400F for almost 1h the sodium bicarbonat will transform in sodium carbonat aka washing soda et voilà 🤪🍷🍷
@WisdomPreserved Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info!
@IMOO1896 Жыл бұрын
Was gonna look that up, thanks
@Keahisolaris Жыл бұрын
There’s a difference between laundry soap and laundry detergent. It seems like no one understands that… HE washers don’t work well with soap.
@WisdomPreserved Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the clarification.
@evajohnson9181 Жыл бұрын
I followed these steps and it didn’t come out like jelly! For the non concentrated one!!! 😢
@WisdomPreserved Жыл бұрын
It usually takes about 24 hours to set.
@kaycocco986711 ай бұрын
I believe Fils- Naphta was discontinued last year.
@WisdomPreserved11 ай бұрын
How sad! I have been using my homemade soap recently but I liked the Fels-Naptha.
@lynnettawilliams2138 Жыл бұрын
2 ivory bars soap boarax washing soda baking soda and estual oil of chiice
@WisdomPreserved Жыл бұрын
We'll have to try that one. I've been making this with my homemade homesteader's soap recently.
@vegabond40483 жыл бұрын
I’ve shared this video with my colleagues, and all our office is watching it now!
@WisdomPreserved3 жыл бұрын
You are the best.
@vernabryant28946 ай бұрын
I desolve my dry in a cup of hot water with each load.
@WisdomPreserved6 ай бұрын
Not a bad idea.
@catferguson24212 жыл бұрын
Thank 😊you both for sharing ❤interesting I'm going to try this have a great day
@christinecolton25962 жыл бұрын
Why do you prefer felsnaptha?
@WisdomPreserved2 жыл бұрын
It seems to do a better job of cleaning.
@lynnettawilliams2138 Жыл бұрын
I love making this I even use ivory bar soap smells so good and for even more smell and power I even add to ivory soap recipe some ivory dish soap and ginger estual oil or what ever scent you wanted
@WisdomPreserved Жыл бұрын
That does sound good!
@steveoyunda40753 жыл бұрын
Wish you could put together more videos like this.
@WisdomPreserved3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, we have a cleaning hacks playlist for other ideas similar. I hope you find more videos to interest you there. kzbin.info/aero/PLK9x5hXg84FyOpnDUn_eAHoZ6e_kuuUyi
@olgapietri406210 ай бұрын
New subscriber . If I am going to make just the regular detergent and NOT a the concentrate, do you use a whole bar of soap and same amounts of washing soda and borax?? Love your videos and I shared with my granddaughters.❤😊😊
@WisdomPreserved10 ай бұрын
We are so glad to have you. If you are doing a full batch with the regular detergent all you do is add the full 5 gallons of water to the soap solution.
@massallahmassallah12883 жыл бұрын
Sending the kindest thoughts to you.
@WisdomPreserved3 жыл бұрын
Kindest thoughts in return to you.
@3delioyuncu2353 жыл бұрын
Can’t stop watching it! What’s wrong with me?!
@WisdomPreserved3 жыл бұрын
It is very satisfying to have awesome laundry solutions.
@IMOO1896 Жыл бұрын
Anyone else confused when she’s talking about using gel/concentrate/ liquid with hot cold warm wash water. I think she used each concentration for each wash temp, can you clarify that?
@WisdomPreserved Жыл бұрын
The concentrate can have some trouble dissolving. Especially if it is in cold water. So if you are using the concentrate use hot water. The gel can be used with either. I actually prefer to make the concentrate in large batches for storing. Then when I am ready to use them I will dilute it with the immersion blender in my bucket. This is great because the concentrate takes up less room but I prefer to use the gel.
@rizgarnurialtuner71833 жыл бұрын
I like your video.
@WisdomPreserved3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! We really enjoy making them.
@huseyinakgun63453 жыл бұрын
Killer video!
@WisdomPreserved3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@aligorkem50013 жыл бұрын
Waiting on next video!
@WisdomPreserved3 жыл бұрын
New videos posted a couple times each week.
@michelledean68502 жыл бұрын
Question I live in Arizona we have washing machines and dryers outside the house because it's so hot in Arizona. What do you think about keeping the liquid the non-concentrated soap outside instead of keeping it inside do you think it would change the chemicals or the consistency of the mix?
@WisdomPreserved2 жыл бұрын
I, Emmaline, RV'd for 9 years and kept the laundry soap essentially outside under the RV in both hot and cold weather and never had a problem with it. Sometimes in the cold the consistency was slightly more solid and in the heat it was more of a liquid consistency, but it always washed the same.
3 жыл бұрын
I like your approach.
@WisdomPreserved3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@cinliadam96083 жыл бұрын
Your video made my day!
@WisdomPreserved3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad!
@ismakinalarivekamyonlar10873 жыл бұрын
I will show it to my friends!
@WisdomPreserved3 жыл бұрын
We love it when viewers share our videos. Thanks!
@evelyngoodling2780 Жыл бұрын
Is it safe to use this in an HE washer?. I heard it is not but why. I do love this detergent.
@WisdomPreserved Жыл бұрын
I heard it has something to do with the seal.?? I have an HE washer and I have found it is best to not use the concentrate as it doesn't dissolve well enough. I make multiple batches of the concentrate for storing it. Then when I am ready to use it, I add it to a bucket with water and immersion blend it. I also place it directly in the machine instead of in the soap tray.
@kendrickhill1524 Жыл бұрын
What else can you use besides a mixer to stir it up or can you leave as a gel or concentrate liquid
@WisdomPreserved Жыл бұрын
You could use a blender, food processor or immersion blender. If you don't mix the concentrate then it separates from the liquid and becomes too hard. If you make the liquid. You could just use it as a gel.
@christinecolton25962 жыл бұрын
Why is big bucket your favorite? Isn’t it the same when you use the concentrate?
@WisdomPreserved2 жыл бұрын
Sometimes the concentrate doesn't desolve as nicely as I would like. If I have a chunk of concentrate at the end of the wash I know it could have done a better cleaning job. The liquid version never does this. Sometimes I will make the concentrate for storage and then when I am ready for the next batch I will reconstitute it in the bucket before using it.
@mdevorah6833 Жыл бұрын
How much does it cost to make?
@npm1421 Жыл бұрын
Is this non toxic
@WisdomPreserved Жыл бұрын
Hmm. I wouldn't drink it if that is what you mean.? It doesn't seem to bother my skin but I do wash it off fairly soon after getting exposed.
@npm1421 Жыл бұрын
@@WisdomPreserved hahaha no I don't need to drink it. Just wondering is healthier than store bought detergent.
@rpt-turkishwolves87203 жыл бұрын
Can’t get any better!
@WisdomPreserved3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@erencan39903 жыл бұрын
Keep on a good work!
@WisdomPreserved3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@denisejonas33002 жыл бұрын
Laundry detergent
@ghost42553 жыл бұрын
I believe you have more interesting content to share.
@WisdomPreserved3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, we sure do. Stay tuned for a lot more to come.
@gokhanvelikov94843 жыл бұрын
Greetings from the Brown university!
@WisdomPreserved3 жыл бұрын
Greetings in return from Eastern Washington.
@porcagggy83353 жыл бұрын
When to expect a new video from you?
@WisdomPreserved3 жыл бұрын
New videos a couple times each week.
@mehsevArc3 жыл бұрын
Best wishes from Nebraska!
@WisdomPreserved3 жыл бұрын
Best wishes in return from Washington State.
@ugurparlak91393 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait for the new video of yours to come out.
@WisdomPreserved3 жыл бұрын
Thanks bunches, we post a couple times a week.
@eglencezaman53533 жыл бұрын
Saw this video on recommended.
@WisdomPreserved3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, we hope it was useful for you. Glad you found us.
@christinecolton25962 жыл бұрын
How much do I use for HE machine?
@WisdomPreserved2 жыл бұрын
I would use 1/2 to 1 cup of the liquid.
@omerhastunc74023 жыл бұрын
Greetings from Miami!
@WisdomPreserved3 жыл бұрын
Hello there from Washington State.
@hollybass93702 жыл бұрын
How many cups of the borax do you use? And can you add a little bit of essential oils
@WisdomPreserved2 жыл бұрын
1/2 a cup of borax and yes tot he essential oils. I would add the oils to the mixture before I add the water to the mixture that way the oils properly disperse and do not separate or float.
@hollybass93702 жыл бұрын
For your HE washer do you use a tablespoon or a half a cup for it's a laundry detergent
@WisdomPreserved2 жыл бұрын
I like to use 1/2-1 cup of the liquid in the HE washer.
@1118cristina Жыл бұрын
I have a question: why cant use a liquid castile soap insted and dont kill ourselves with soap bar? Just I want know why soap bar is better then liquid soap same formulation of soap.? Thank you
@WisdomPreserved Жыл бұрын
I've never tried it with liquid castile soap but it seems like it would be too liquid. Let us know how it goes if you try it. I have used homemade soap and it works pretty well but is a little less concentrated.
@1118cristina Жыл бұрын
@@WisdomPreserved so if I have my own diy castile soap will gel as well in the end of the process? here in canada we dont have zote soap or the other one and from online or Amazone is so expensive 25$ one bar hahaha never !
@WisdomPreserved Жыл бұрын
@@1118cristina The Castille soap will not gel, it will stay as a liquid soap. I've (Emmaline) made it with this and it works great in an old liquid soap dispenser. Perhaps I should show you my process on another video?
@WisdomPreserved Жыл бұрын
@@1118cristina When I use my homemade soap, if I use the same weight of soap as the Zote, I only add 3 gallons of water instead of the 5 and it gels well. It may be a little different with yours but I would experiment with it.
@1118cristina Жыл бұрын
@@WisdomPreserved cool , you should do a video with all this ...like for different version at Zote soap, as in canada we cant find this . ThanX
@oyuncuhuzeyfe21023 жыл бұрын
Can you share your contacts?
@WisdomPreserved3 жыл бұрын
Our contacts are just our subscribers here on YT. Good luck finding someone to share with.