I'm Tapped Out || $3 Laundry Soap || impoverished Formula

[@katherinekeon7034]

I am sharing this with a 25-year-old college student. Who went back to school after being a medical assistant and burned out during covid. She is struggling. This would make a huge difference for her. Then I'm going to think of who else I know that would really enjoy this and make this. What a wonderful idea to share this.

[@ziggystardustxo]

I am thé 25 year old college student!!! Thank you for sending it mom! Love love love your property; so excited to do this and explore the rest of your channel ♥️♥️♥️

[@katherinekeon7034]

@@ziggystardustxo I'm so excited to do this with you sweetie. Going to head over to the food bank. It's raining as you know. I Wil get in the car distribution line. I'm so excited for us to do this. It'll rain for few days. Let's do this on the rain free day in the next few days. Then we'll post and let everyone know how we did. I love you sweetheart. If it is legal. If it is good. If it is free and honest. We do it and accept it and are thankful for it. Thank you Tessie. I just love Miss Tessie, Sara, she's a sweetie.

[@heatherofthemountains]

You are both far too adorable! LOL 🥰💙 Hope you both have a great time with making this and creating sweet memories with each other! ☺️

[@katherinekeon7034]

@@heatherofthemountains Florida got hit with cold weather. And Sarah was hit with the flu. She goes back to school in january. And I am picking up the supplies tomorrow. I will be checking with her to see in the next day or so if she's feeling 100%. So we will be making this I would think before the week and is over. Excited about it. Thank you :-)you are the sweet and adorable too.

[@foreverlovely2580]

Rain water makes the clothes smells really nice and feels soft

[@normatrewhella9003]

Having all those projects will make your winter speed by, and soon you’ll be out in the garden again

[@tinac945]

Hi Tessie & Friends! I hope everyone is prepared for the cold weather that's on its way. Europe has already got alot of cold & snow. Stay warm & stay safe! ☃️🌬☃️

[@kesmarn]

Our "Siberian Express" is due to arrive on Friday here in Ohio. Everyone's trying to stock up now! Hope all goes well with you, Tina.

[@juliewebber2749]

Hi Tina

[@bethford2334]

I finally remembered to pick up some ZOTE soap at Walmart, so now I am ready to try making my own laundry soap. I love watching how you prepare things outside, so much more practical to me. Have a good night.

[@CD-wd2bd]

I’ve been making my own laundry soap for 4 years now, I love it so much!!! You will too!!

[@idamartin7023]

Just using rain water is so much better for clean laundry. It is very soft water and works with less chemicals. I love washing and rainwater.

[@foreverlovely2580]

Good evening to you Tessie 😊

[@owen4248]

Good Evening Tessie, Sisters, Brothers, and Friends:-) Be sure to hit that like button Tessie will appreciate it Greatly :-)

[@foreverlovely2580]

Good evening Owen and Michael ❤❤

[@homeboundmama9968]

Good evening

[@owen4248]

@@MichaelR58 Good evening Michael 58 :-) Stay safe and healthy my friend :-) God Bless !

[@owen4248]

@@foreverlovely2580 Good evening Forever Lovely :-)

[@owen4248]

@@homeboundmama9968 Good evening Homebound Mama :-)

[@lmmartin959]

Looks pretty cold there, Tessie! It was frigid here in VA today. Golly!!!

[@tammymote2147]

Hello Tessie! Hope you and yours are well. We love you. ♥️

[@HomesteadTessie]

You too!!

[@kathyhullinger1585]

I love making my own laundry soap. Zote smells so good. I have even used it for a body soap. I feel like it moisturizes my skin.

[@esmeraldapooner751]

What I like about these videos is these skills will be needed people, but we never know when. Right now, a lot of us are feeling comfortable, but your situation can change in an instant.

[@marybethsmith6458]

I need to make some more myself. Saves a lot of money.

[@lindawamsley5227]

You are so right on, Tessie! My husband and I just made another 5 gallon bucket of detergent a couple days ago and it's better than any store bought in our experience. This is our 3rd bucket, I date it, and it lasts up to a year!

[@jackieburnett6881]

I like the homemade soap. It really cleans your clothes.

[@foreverlovely2580]

I love homemade laundry soap, and you did a great job making the laundry soap. I will definitely share

[@xXTheoLinuxXx]

I've made it countless times and I started again with making it. It is not that I needed too, but I'm very aware of harder times that are comming. And believe me, that war isn't finished yet, and it will infect us all.

[@kesmarn]

Isn't that the sad truth, Theo? The world didn't even have a chance to pause and draw breath after the pandemic and then this had to happen. Heartbreaking.

[@wandahershey9227]

I love my homemade laundry soap. It cleans so much better than regular detergent and lasts a long time

[@LisaLovesHomespun]

I’ve never made liquid laundry soap, but I’m trying it for the first time tonight! I just ran out of my beloved Tide. 🙁 The price is outrageous, and I’ve decided I’m not buying it anymore. So I hope this works! 🥰

[@lovelife7343]

Last year I bought 8 bars of soap and 2 boxes of washing soda before prices went up . I was glad I did because my stores have been out both ingredients.

[@michelepastele5347]

I will definitely try to make this soap in the spring - thanks. It really bugged me to pay huge amounts of money for laundry detergents. I purchased a Beron laundry ball for my washing machine and it really surprised me how well it does my laundry. Because I like the scent of laundry detergent, I usually add a few tablespoons of Mrs. Meyers or Dreft ... but, wow! That laundry ball has REALLY saved us a lot of money. I hadn't heard about them until fairly recently.

[@ggdeb2963]

Hello 👋 Ms Tessie and everyone...MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYBODY 🎄 ❤

[@kesmarn]

And the same to you, GG DEB!

[@owen4248]

Hello GG DEB :-) Merry Christmas :-)

[@deborafranklin7469]

Merry Christmas GG DEB!!😊

[@Minnesota_Mama_Bear]

I like this recipe, Tessie. 💚🌞

[@BudgetYourWayWithAarynLynn]

I’ve use this so many times, but I used it in powder form versus using the liquid version of it. I didn’t have very many issues with it. There was a couple of times I couldn’t get the stain out and had to use something a little stronger but other than that, you’re right, it literally does clean the clothes well and it doesn’t cost very much at all to make! Never thought about using this as a dish soap I’m gonna have to give that a try because I have a dish soap container, almost empty and next month I’m gonna give us a shot and see if it’ll do just as well on my dishes

[@flutey28]

I recommend making the powdered form n storing it powdered, bc it stores best. But since the liquid works best in the washer, take out 1 load worth, mixed with hot water to melt storing until use in something small like a baby food jar.

[@shellakers10]

Tessie, I'll keep praying! In the meantime, thanks for sharing this! We're all going to do exactly what you're doing soon. Many of us are doing our best to live frugally now. Don't give up! We need our fearless leader! ♥

[@ladyj.klmnop]

🎄 Practical, useful and economical... this is why so many people LOVE YOUR CHANNEL! ❤️

[@owen4248]

Tessie, this a great way to have laundry soap when you can't get the commercial soaps a good skill to learn to make your own I love a nice clean smell :-) Love you my sister :-) God Bless You and Ken :-)

[@sixpackbinky]

She makes her own soap

[@dorisoconnell629]

Hi! Tessie, I made my own laundry soap too, from homemade soap. Saved ALOT of money! And… my clothes, floors, woodwork, and everything got really clean. Loved your idea of adding oxi clean! Thank you dear lady, you are such a blessing to so many!

[@flutey28]

Thanks for the recipe. I may have to try using Rain water. Here's my tip for your followers. I recommend making the powdered form n storing it powdered, bc it stores best. But since the liquid works best in the washer, take out 1 load worth, mixed with hot water to melt storing until use in something small like a baby food jar.

[@sandradeleon6171]

My mother and I washed our laundry by hand on a washboard up until I was about 14/15. We always used Foca or Ariel powder laundry soap and a bar of Zote. We did about a small scoop, about 1/2 cup of powdered detergent for a large 10 gal washtub, about 3-5 gal of hot water, put our load of clothes, and let them soak for about 15-20 mins. Then we use the bar of Zote to rub a bit in them to lather up and then use the washboard. Our clothes were super clean, smelled great too! It was hard work, especially the socks and dad's jeans (he worked in the fields), bit it was also a workout! I now have a washer and dryer, but one of the first things I bought when I got married 22 yrs ago was a large galvanized steel wash tub and a washboard. I still have them because they are my back up if power ever goes out and/or my machines.

[@nancysaffield5337]

I love it. Kind of like Little House on the Prairie!

[@biatriz4839]

Tessie, your the best at everything. ...❤️🥰

[@heatherofthemountains]

I love how simple you make it to make homemade products. You help us believe we can do it, too. Thank you, Tessie. All my love and prayers for you and yours, always 💙

[@PeggyLindley]

Thanks

[@beckyshook3526]

i am in the like homemade laundry soap camp

[@homeboundmama9968]

A shared you out Tess

[@reneejohnson5787]

Great job! Did you know Super wash soda is baking soda that's been baked? Hugs my friend.

[@questionasker1749]

Thank you. Got all supplies and its that time! I still like to keep the old Borax recipe around for very soiled towels, rags etc.💚🎀💚

[@evelynjoy6809]

I will have to give this soap a try. I am all for saving money. Merry Christmas Tessie and all!

[@kesmarn]

You too, Evelyn!

[@marybethsmith6458]

Hi Tessie

[@woodsie5796]

I love your cheap and easy recipes for life! Thanks for helping us all Tessie, Blessings 🥰

[@dirtroaddestiny]

This is the best deal ever. I need to do this. Thank you ❤

[@timothybrown7779]

Love the laundry soap recipe Tessie and I hope you are enjoying the Holidays my friend..

[@gardenstatesowandsew]

I’d like to try this when the busy season calms down

[@elizabethleedy4386]

I love my homemade laundry soap! And just for my husband and I, it last us a long time!

[@CB-pf7go]

Going to give this a try as laundry soap, like everything else, is so expensive.❤️

[@sherrystuer1884]

Shared on my fb page and shared on fb messenger to several family members

[@karenfrashier7604]

Zote soap is a really good soap. Comes in pink (best smell) and white. Made in Mexico. Also has built in brighteners. In Southern US States is used for catfish bait. Works well! Cut in small chunks..enough to cover hook you are using. Can use Zote for many other things like Tessie does. I use it for various things also. Smells really good too! Never made the laundry soap but have grated it and put some in regular laundry. They dont make it in liquid form yet but heard they were working on it.

[@laurakuehlke1320]

I had to order the Zote soap and found the washing powder at my local supermarket, so the next step is making the detergent. Thank you for sharing this. Times are hard, and people can really benefit from watching your videos. I'm saving this one and sharing it with family and friends.

[@bernieozzie7480]

Make a paste with soap and bicarb and you have a great scrub for cleaning baths, sinks and benches. Cheers

[@hollyj2925]

Thank you for sharing this! I'm definitely going to make this! Everything is so expensive.

[@sallygordin2869]

As soon as I find the washing soda I'm going to make this. Shared to fb. Blessings!!

[@carylhalfwassen8555]

Mule Train Borax was the brand I knew.

[@normasawyer3870]

I’ve just shared it with my son great video ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@JG-ph3xg]

Save your butter wrappers. They work great to start a fire. Kinda like a fat paper. Also wash your hair in rainwater for super soft hair.

[@lindacleveland1289]

Tessie such a great idea and so satisfying to make and to use , your outlook on life is so inspirational ❤🇬🇧

[@tracieschrock9519]

i make my own dry powder laundry soap.. i shred a zote soap, add color safe powder bleach, a small container (dollartree) of scent beads, and 1 large bag of the powder soap at walmart, i also add baking soda. for about 10.00/12.00 it will last hubby and i well over a year. we only use 1/4 cup per load and only 2 loads a week. for the full month we wash 10 loads (bedding)

[@Lisawhatshersname]

I was charged with cleaning out my grandma-in-law's house after her passing. She had a coffee can with a wire handle, burnt black on the bottom from a fire, and a canning jar full of pure lard, readied for making her own soap when she entered the hospital for the last time. Making her own soap! Bless her heart ❤️ She was almost 91. I've read recipes like this but it sure helps to see it made. Thanks!

[@owen4248]

Good Morning Tessie, Sisters, Brothers, and Friends:-) Wish you all a wonderful blessed Wednesday filled with Gods joy and Happiness :-) Remember to pray for one another and for all around the world :-) God Bless You ! Love you all :-) Keep smiling be safe :-)

[@deborafranklin7469]

Hi Owen

[@owen4248]

@@deborafranklin7469 Hi Debora Franklin :-)

[@owen4248]

I meant Tuesday lol :-)

[@sabrinafrederick4141]

Thanks Tessie! I’m trying to cut my increasingly high Walmart bill! The prices go up every week! I’m going to start being a diy girl. Thanks Sabrina

[@virginiamesko6369]

Tessie, this is such a busy time for everyone. Perhaps after the holidays people will have more time to watch your channel. We are here for you.

[@raggedyann4372]

Thanks Tessie, I’m going to try your recipe. Be careful with your beautiful hair by the fire🙏🏻 Merry Christmas to you and your family🌈❤️🥰🎄

[@candiem6526]

This soap does a great job! I absolutely love the homemade laundry soap! I have been making it for a couple of years and will never go back to store bought!! The less chemicals the better!! It works great!!! ❤ Thank you Tessie for showing me how easy it really is!

[@romans8385]

Wow, I really like that I could use it for cleaning the house, too. (My grandmother Wagner made her own lye soap. My ears perked when you mentioned it. Makes me sound like a German Shepherd 😄). My clothes seem to hold up better without sulfates in the water. All the suds look good, but are not needed for clean clothes. Thank you for the recipe, Tessie. I like the idea of a six month supply made in one session. Iappreciate the money saving primers. Have a blessed Tuesday ✝️💐

[@brendamalarchik971]

My German grandmother made soap bars and laundry soap. Her laundry smelled so nice! She also hung the laundry outside to dry. I miss that! Thank you for your video! You're giving new ways to look at daily living. Blessings! 😊 Brenda in Arizona

[@kmom452]

You make it look so easy Tessie.

[@barbarasummers280]

I've done straight zote grated before, and also with oxyclean, it is a lot easier as dry soap.

[@donnalynn286]

I have to give this a try laundry soap prices are so high thanks for sharing

[@joyevefarmandforge]

We’ve just started developing our homestead and I hope to someday have an outdoor kitchen!

[@biinkyreed8013]

Hi Tessie from California, you're amazing. Merry Christmas Tessie and Family💕

[@emmadalrymple4102]

This brings back memories of my mom making her own lye soap when I was a kid growing up in Maine. I am going to check out your essential oils link. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@HomesteadTessie]

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[@SuzesCarnivoreLifeAfterBypass]

I just found your channel. I used to make my own powdered laundry soap many years ago. I don't even know why I stopped lol. I love this liquid version. I also love the fact that you use it for everything. I'm 63 and living in a campervan with my 42 yr old son. He rescued me from a narcissistic boyfriend in September. We moved to Florida. We recently purchased a .63 acre of land that I'm so looking forward to starting a little homestead on. I'm looking forward to watching your videos and learning more. 💖💜💖

[@wandahershey9227]

Have a blessed day friend

[@queenmary5319]

My mama used to save all the small bits of our leftover Dial and melt it down to do clothes. You always take me back Tessie ❤

[@candidahl9380]

I’m going to try and make this. Need to get the ingredients. Thanks Tesse

[@Kimball-qf7go]

🐯Thank you Tessie🐯

[@pennynickels5216]

Zote soap is also a great sting remover, sometimes available at Dollar 🌳. It contains citronella though (I'm allergic).

[@joanncole9603]

I understand what you are saying about hard water, I can’t get liquid dish soap to suds very well but at my sisters house, the dish water suds well.

[@lwoodard9450]

Thank you Tessie for a cheap & easy laundry soap- I have all of the ingredients- now I know how to make it!!!! You always make things look very easy and doable 👍 May God bless you extra this Christmas ❤

[@kathleenpickering4837]

Thank you Sunshine!!

[@melissawalschburger6047]

Hi Teresa! First of all Merry Christmas my beautiful inside and out friend! Second--I have been watching your videos but not commenting as you know my life is busy. Your weight loss is incredible and you look amazing! Third...my love for you and your channel all started with Zote 🧼 soap! I would have to say its probably my favorite most versatile product anyone can keep in their home/preps. I always keep at least 6 bars on hand! 🤣 I remember when it was 99 cents. Now its up to 1.25 and more with inflation. Still very cheap though! Hugs my friend and God Bless you and everything you do for so many through sharing your knowledge of frugality on your channel. Xoxo ❤️❤️

[@beverlyhodos5170]

Hmm, rain water, good tip.

[@juneroberts214]

The weather looks great to me, it’s -35 °C here. -40 F and-40 C is the same temperature to give you an idea of how cold it is up here lol I may try to make soap this summer using your method. If I do I will let you know how it turned out. Take care and thanks for sharing your life. 😊❤️

[@glennagoss7335]

I will make that soon. And have items to make it on my shelf. Ty❤

[@monasoliz6972]

Love this Tessie thank you I am going to make it and try it.

[@juliewebber2749]

Homemade anything is usually better.

[@kesmarn]

Tessie, every time you do an outdoor/over-the-fire video like this, I'm reminded again of all that our ancestors did and endured to get (and keep) their homesteads up and running. Winter time involved a lot more than sitting by the fireside knitting hats and darning socks! Wives still had to get out, feed the chickens, gather eggs, bring in firewood, haul water and hang laundry on the line. When you said the words "one cup," there were two big "puffs" of visible breath coming out of your mouth! Now that is *cold*! We have this cold front barreling in also here in Ohio. I don't think I've ever been more grateful for having a furnace than I am right now. A literal godsend! I feel so sorry for homeless people this time of year. What a fantastic way to save lots of money! 8 months of laundry soap, dish detergent, and household cleaning soap. It's hard to believe that the $$ saved would be less than $300 or so. That is good stewardship! I'm so sorry to hear that views are down, Tessie! For the life of me, I really don't understand it. Subscriber numbers seem to be up. Your videos are creative and fun while also being a great teaching tool. (I talk about you all the time with friends and family and I have a feeling lots of your other subscribers do too.) Is it possible that people have the mistaken impression that you're making enormous amounts of money for doing your product reviews? You certainly haven't given that impression that I can recall... I'll try to let some of your older videos play while I'm doing tasks at home. In the meantime... many, many prayers as well! ♥♥♥

[@owen4248]

kes, I don't understand it either I do watch her playlists when I have a chance to :-)

[@questionasker1749]

Wow girl. We got slammed with that cold front last night. Spent birthday in bed. Didn't realize the cold was going to affect this pain so badly. Did you get my message? You were on my mind Saturday morning so much. Prayed for you awhile. It was about 7:15 am. Some day I'll tell you about my spinal cancer survival story. Meantime your name is on back page of my Bible forever! Tessies name has been on there since her surgery. There aren't a lot of names but helps me to remember who to pray for. I think that blizzard may hit us this weekend. 🌨🌧🌨🌁⛄⛄⛄💙🙏💙🙏💙🙏❤🎀❤😘

[@questionasker1749]

I go through times where I play her older videos too! I think it does help some. Sure hope so.

[@kesmarn]

@@owen4248 You are without a doubt her most loyal supporter! 🙂

[@kesmarn]

@@questionasker1749 I think you're right! And I'm so grateful that you're praying for me, and I'm honored that my name is in your Bible! Now I'll see if I can find your message. Bless you, my friend! 🙂 (And cold/damp weather really does affect pain levels! No doubt. May you stay warm and comfortable through this whole winter.)

[@dannywilliams3525]

Hey tessie I do make my own laundry soap in powder, I prefer liquid and looked at some videos but didn't like the process that is until I seen your way. Thanks so much I will be making liquid from now on. GOD BLESS

[@frugaldutchmom1359]

We call it Sunsoda here (Sunlight soap with washing soda). For darks some people leave the soda out. You know what is also great for darks? Hedera leaves (in an old long sock), walnut or chestnut laundry detergent. Peeled chestnut can be used for light laundry too.

[@bettyriggs8573]

Thanks for this recipe. My plan is to share this info with my husband. Since he is a very frugal person he will probably be willing to assist. There happens to be a bar of Zote and possibly some washing soda. The only bar soap is Dial. Maybe that will work.

[@victoriajohnson3034]

Thanks for making this so simple! This is on my bucket list. Had no idea how.

[@aproverbshome173]

Hi Tessie, Hope your having a great start of the week. Thank you for sharing this with us. Great way to save!

[@tamimercer476]

Hi y all 😊🎄

[@owen4248]

Hi tami :-)

[@kesmarn]

Hello, tami!

[@juliewebber2749]

Hi Tami

[@deborafranklin7469]

Hi tami 😊

[@candiem6526]

I have been using a version of this for about 3 years now and I absolutely love it, I will never buy commercial laundry soap again! I have had several requests for the recipe that I use (this one) it really does a great job and it is so frugal!! ❤❤❤ tyvm! I originally got this recipe from you!

[@deborafranklin7469]

Hi tessie. Thank you for sharing with us. Merry Christmas to you and your family!!❤

[@kathleenpickering4837]

Sunshine, If I use a half of a bar of zote soap and a half of a cup of washing soda. How much water to dissolve the soap, and much water at the end

[@HomesteadTessie]

that would take 1/2 gallon of water to heat with the shredded soap and then you going to be adding another 1 1/2 gallons of cold water to that

[@vickiemarker9052]

I love homemade laundry soap! I don’t use Zote instead I use FelsNaptha. I just grate the soap along with washing soda and baking soda. I use it dry in a powdered form. I never have had a problem with it not dissolving or clumping on clothing. I put it at the bottom of the washing machine, just two tablespoons for a whole load. It is so economical! I’m having trouble finding FelsNaptha at the grocery so I may give Zote a try. I’ve never looked back to anything commercial. I have used this for about 25 years. I also had an appliance repairman tell me he also made his own soap. It’s easier on your washing machine - keeps your machine cleaner and better for the environment. Saves you A ton of money!

[@sandrayarnell9498]

I just shared your video with 3 people. God Bless!

[@helenabaier7823]

Love the money saving ideas,especially the miserly cooking ones,l found a few on your playlist, are there any more somewhere? Such a good and wholesome content, may the lord bless you abundantly!🧡💜

[@HomesteadTessie]

right now I have over 30 playlists with all of videos or money saving I have over 2000 videos

[@maurinadittenhaffer6140]

Tessie This was very interesting. So economical and you can control the ingredients. I see you have to be very careful when making this.

[@pellis6928]

I really do want to make this homemade laundry/all purpose soap to use on everything. I'm in bed sick so I can't type much right now but I did enjoy this video.thank you.👍💙🎄🎁⛄

[@kesmarn]

So sorry to hear that you're sick, p ellis! I'm going to pray for you... whether you like it or not! (I know that I can kid with you, with your good sense of humor.) But seriously, I'm praying that you feel much better soon!

[@pellis6928]

@@kesmarn please always kid around with me. I love to laugh. Thank you for praying... I need it. I was at the doctors for 3 hours and feel worse than before I went in. Had to have test and labs and bla bla bla but the last 3 weeks have put a damper on my Christmas because I can't finish anything I've started. I'll update you soon when I feel better. Here is a chuckle for you.... It's so cold here in lower Alabama that they could not hardly draw my blood because it was so thick so I told them it was just frozen and I don't handle cold weather very well😂🤧🎄⛄