Unwrap the zote soap and leave to dry out for a few weeks and Way easier to cut up just falls apart. I cut up a bunch and it sits in a container until I make more.
Thank you so much. I truly love this soap and won't go back to the other store bought expensive stuff. It cleans and smells fresh. How have you been doing? Please keep in touch. I need to get my fall garden started like weeks ago. 😵
I'm doing ok thanks for asking. Not to late to do carrots, kale, broccoli, or even cabbage and collards. Start indoors and then put outside on a mild day when its. Not to cold. What's the weather like there ?
I love this soap. It also is good at removing blood out of your fabrics. I had a piece of clothing that I have washed several times in the blood stain did not come out. I cut off a piece of the bar and worked in and it came out.
Brilliant!! This is SOOO good to know. Thank you!!! Why am I using spray and wash!? I will start pre treating with the bar!! Your comment will help so many. Thank you again. ~Sammie 🥰
You've been making it for a while now. 😀 I see on your channel you have some Reiki videos. I have been looking into this recently. I am a nurse and have always been interested in healing hands. I have always used my hands on my family for healing and want to broaden out more to help others. 🙏 I just learned about Reiki a couple of months ago.
Is borax really needed for a load of laundry with this? I live in rural Alaska and all I have is Zote bar, no borax. Detergent is $40 each. If I can wash with just Zote and water mix, I'd be a happy clam
That is a great question! Thank you. You can absolutely use zote bar alone. I use the laundry booster just as an extra bc I have a lot of stinky kids and husband, but zote is an excellent stain remover & laundry detergent alone. Hope you are having a beautiful day. 🌻
Zote is 98 cents per bar at Walmart I make this but in the powder version and I use several bars in my powder version it will not fade your clothes if you used it alone and dumped half the graded bar in your machine zote is a brighter and also Repels Mosquitoes and other Pesky outdoor bugs!! I’ve used the liquid version but for some reason it didn’t clean as well as the powdered version. I make mine with a food processor so it’s really fine just like laundry powder if not even finer than store bought powder and can be used in any HE machine top or front loader if you make the powder version you only need 2 to 3 table spoons per load so if you are only using that small amount per load you can use your front loader drawer but I just recommend throwing whatever amount you chose to use if your heavy handed like me to just throw it in the drum and add clothes I have a Samsung HE large capacity top loader so I do use more than 2 or 3 table spoons on extra heavy soiled loads I use half cup to 1 cup and my clothes come out smelling amazing and never faded doesn’t fade my black clothing either but here is what I put in my powdered version and it’s a huge batch when I make it honey it enough for a year for a family of 5 at half a cup to a cup per load every load I store it in a 35 gallon tote with locking lid and it’s completely full to the rim when I’m finished making it and I’m here to tell ya nothing in any store cleans better it removes blood stains grass stains chocolate stains that have set up for a few days that’s really what I love about my version of laundry powder it’s so strong I know whatever stains are on the clothes I don’t have to run and soak it then wash it immediately cuz my stuff gonna get it out on the first wash every time days later lol 😂 but this is just my opinion your really Diluting your liquid version down to hardly any cleaning power it’s practically water with a dab of soap give it a try with less water I promise you’ll see a huge difference cleaning wise and the smell of your laundry will be alittle stronger and it smells fabulous but with that much water your not gonna get much if any smell at all unless that’s what you like than that’s understandable!! But anywho this is what I put in mine 8 bars of zote graded in the food processor I use washing soda to help break it down in the food processor it should grade into a powder after you’ve done all the zote I also add fels naptha they are also 98 cents per bar much smaller in size tho but it’s actually made by purex and it’s a stain remover laundry bar I grate about 10 of those the same way with washing soda until it’s all a thin powder dump all your soaps in your large tote and slowly mix all the next ingredients alittle at a time so It’s all Incorporated no Particular order is needed with all that soap you’ve grated you’ll probably use close 2 to 3 full boxes of arm and hammer washing soda not baking soda so whatever you have left of your washing soda if any throw that in the tote then I slowly add 4 boxes of borax mixing as I go I also add arm and hammer baking soda 4 boxes of the 4 pound boxes 1 large box of 200 loads of oxy clean Oder blaster it smells amazing 4 boxes of Purex color safe bleach I believe they are 2 and a half pound boxes 8 pound bag of Roma it’s the biggest bag in Walmart beside the zote the biggest bag of foco 2 large bags of Ariel plus downy 2 large bags of pinol it’s in a purple bag smells like lavender omg all this mixed to perfection is top notch laundry powder the smell is unbelievable it’s so good you can add scent beads if you like of course I do lol I love love the downy romantic scent beads 2 large containers of that 2 large containers of downy bliss and 2 large size unstoppables in fresh mixed all in and people gonna be asking what perfume are you wearing you smell fabulous all the time on a daily basis I have to tell people it’s not perfume it is my clothes then they go crazy asking what I use it smells expensive and fabulous it does cost a bit up front but no where near what I would spend on a large box of tide once a week then using the scent beads fabric softeners I spend about 100 on everything maybe alittle less but that’s it for over a year and you smell amazing all year you can’t beat it!! It’s worth the upfront cost to have very clean clothes that smell amazing weeks months after a wash and still in the dresser or closet hell if you sweat on a hot day you smell even better lmao 🤣 I just absolutely love my powdered version I’ve gave out samples to family and friends who all now make there own bcuz they loved it as well!! But great video please try it using less water for cleaner and fresher smelling laundry you’ll notice a huge difference maybe only add half of the water your using in your gallon jug and fill it the rest of the way with your soap I bet you’ll love the results! ❤️
I’ve been making my laundry soap with the Borax , washing soda and Fels-Naphtha. My Husband is Allergic to the sulfur in the Borax and F-N , so now I’m trying out the Zote in liquid form then adding the washing soda . I’m making my own washing soda …as all you have to do is , Bake the Baking Soda to make it into Washing Soda .
I will have to try this. I'm always making the cleaners for my house so I need to add this one to it. Thanks Sammie for comments on my olla video. I had to check your channel out because of that.
Oh yes, thank you 😊 I am loving your channel. I'm getting spring fever and ready to garden! You have some great tips. Thank you for coming over, my friend. Have a blessed Sunday.
@@bluefeatherhomestead I love your channel too! I have spring fever as well lol Plus we do not have snow so it makes it feel even more like springs here. Have a wonderful day!
Good question. Thank you. I think it would be fine. I usually put 1/4 to 1/2 cup vinegar in my wash as a fabric softener. You can use washing soda or baking soda works, too.
WHOAAAAAA!!!!!!! God Bless you for sharing this!!!!😍😍😍 In Canada it is 3 bars for $36. God must have sent me the link to your youtube channel cuz ya'll are Blessing my socks off🙋♀️🇨🇦❤😍‼️💯
Hi sister I live in Canada, Newmarket Ontario, and there’s a store in Bradford. They have this so it’s only three dollar is Mexican store. I find out about the store yesterday and I called them and they say it’s available. Many kind. God bless I hope I help you to save some money 😂❤❤❤❤
When you very first add the water, it doesn't gel up immediately. I write on the jug that I am using to shake well bc it does get thicker, and I want to make sure it's evened out. (I hope this makes sense)
@@therealbigfoot3076 au contraire, mon frere. WalMart has hiked prices of everything, even before the pandemic circus. You can only find it for cheap nowadays at yhe hispanic groceries.
That's definitely a great concern. It really does gel up, but you add half gel and half water in a jug and shake it before each load. It's really no thicker than store bought liquid detergent. (Probably thinner, actually)
@@bluefeatherhomestead You obviously don’t understand chemistry. The problem is that soaps react with hard water minerals to deposit scum. That’s what clogs bathroom tub drains. Soap scum and hair. Scum clogs washers too, especially expensive modern washers that use smaller amounts of cold water. This kind of thinking totally escapes DIY enthusiasts who think that if granny used soap it must be fine for me. These are not smart people. Granny used hot water, lots of force on a scrub board, and thorough rinsing to get the soap and dirt out. HE washers work with detergents formulated for them which allow use of cold water, mild agitation and less rinse water.
Wow!!! That's amazing.💥 I love that. What an awesome deal. That will make a lot of laundry soap for penny's on the dollar. Thank you for sharing this & have a blessed day. ~Sammie
Do u have a recipe or amount of same thing making smaller amount using only a cut slice of the soap I want to make right racio and how much do I need to add to laundry please
That is a great question. If you cut your bar in 4 parts then you would use 1 piece or 1/4 of the bar to mix with 11/4 gallon of HOT water. (Let sit until dissolved & thick) But then you would still have to mix that with half water to use in washer. 1 cup of soap mix per load.(You can probably tell that I am trying to figure this out as I am writing) 🤪🤣 oh boy I hope this helps and doesn't really confuse you.
Yes! Well, I say yes, but I pour my vinegar in after the water has filled up the washer. I don't mix it in with the soap container. (I went back to an older machine & never been happier) some new washers lock when you start load, so you may not be able to do that. 😪 I googled the question, and it says that vinegar is acidic, which makes it a good cleaner, but when you mix it with soap, it neutralizes it, which defeats the purpose. I add vinegar as for a fabric softener. Soooooo.... idk. I hope this helps, but now it has me wondering and may do some more studying on it.
@bluelagoon4774 Yes. I have used it for many years with no issues. I also use vinegar for my rinse cycle, so that may have something to do with it not clogging.
Great question Jessie! I honestly do NOT care for coconut~ I never have. 😂 This has a very clean smell to me otherwise I couldn't use it. Ever since I was a kid. That coconut cake always looked so good and then I would try it.... Nope- tastes like suntan lotion. 😆 Hope this helps. Have a great week, my friend. ~Sammie
@@bluefeatherhomestead I've been gathering up the products to the laundry soap slowly but surely haven't made it yet tide has a laundry bar we're going to try that first cuz he likes he likes tide want to try the other laundry bars as well
@Dina Russo I have started leaning toward your statement here. I have been using more of the fells naphtha, powder form lately. I will use zote on delicates, but that F.N. definitely works better on work clothes. I agree, smells great too.
Has anyone had an issue with their buckets cracking because of the weight? I keep my bucket under the sink and twice I’ve had the bucket crack at the bottom. This time the soap dripped out all over my kitchen. Does anyone have a solution to this? I’ve been through two different 5 gallon buckets
😲 Oh my!!! I can't speak for others, but I haven't had any buckets crack or leak. Now you have me thinking about it.... I've been using the most recent bucket for 7 years now. I store it on my laundry room floor in the corner. It's a Home Depot bucket. I wish I had a solution or answer for you. Maybe you could bottle it up as soon as you make it. (That would be a lot of bottles) or make a half batch or make the powder batch instead of liquid. I've been making that with the fels naphtha soap bars. It works great and smells great too. Wishing you the best. Have a great day. 🌞 Sammie 😁
Try a 3.5 gallon bucket. Go talk to the bakery manager at your local Walmart. We use those buckets and haven't had any issues. I also got a 1/2 " PVC ball valve and put on the bottom of the 5 gallon bucket we keep on top of our dryer..
I’ve been using it in a more “powder” form. Is there a reason you use the bigger holes in the grater? I grate it on the smaller holes then Mix a box of borax and washing soda. With two bars of zote. Am I doing this all wrong?
No, your are doing it perfectly. I have since started making it powder form. I grate it on bigger side and then use my ninja food processor to grind up the rest. Takes up way less space than this liquid. ~although this liquid is still great for delicates & cleans & smells great.
@@bluefeatherhomestead I maybe using too much borax/washing soda I just grind up two bars and add both boxes. Thought maybe if I did the liquid it would last longer cause now I get like a mnth and a half out of it and have to put every Cycle on soak to make sure it dissolves all the way. Which adds so much time ☹️
@@rachelr8897 ohhh... Ok. I'm sorry, I see what you're saying. I use 2 cups of washing soda per 1 bar (been using fels naptha bars lately) put that in your liquid mix. I only use borax if I am washing with hot water, for like husbands work clothes and towels. Do you have one of those smart washers that doesn't add very much water? I would definitely be using the liquid form if so & in my opinion liquid would last longer than powder bc it makes so much and is concentrate. I hope this is helping. 😬
@@bluefeatherhomestead definitely helping. And ya we have one of those front loaders that have all the bells and whistles which is great sometimes but most of the time it takes longer. For a fuller load I have to put it on bulky and it’s at least a 90 min cycle plus the 30 min soak option. I just prefer the smell of Zote and I haven’t even seen it around here. But if Amazon is having a great sale on it I’ll buy some but that’s not often. With everything mix I put probably half a cup to a cup in there. I’m probably just using too much anyways. Also add the Oxy clean smell one to the mix but I could omit that and just use it when I’m washing like blankets and stuff the dogs get on. I have a sorta off topic question but still detergent related and I don’t want to bug you. Just have a stomach bug going through the house so I’ve been up since 330am and my mind is turning more than usual lol
@@rachelr8897 You are totally not bothering me at all. I think I will try that oxy. I've only used that a couple of times. We bought one of those washers like 5 years ago. I hated it from day 1! I wasn't trying to be ungrateful but prayed that thing would die. It did not clean my clothes. Lolol... it finally died and was going to the laundry mat for like a month. My daughter found me and older type washer with an agitator 2 weeks ago and I have never been happier. 😆😆 I almost made a video of it. The one we had was a top loader, no agitator, never filled up with water, no way to set for small, medium or large load & took FOREVER to wash. My daughter has a new one and is fine with hers, so it must've just been the brand I got.
Absolutely. I use this on mine and kids clothes mostly. I use the fels-naptha powder in hot water for husbands work clothes these days. I change it up. They clean great & smell clean. Have a great wknd my friend. ~Sammie
Great question. I have always heard and read that you must dissolve it in hot water before washing. I think this was originally a soap for hand washing clothes. I do use fels-naptha in a dry detergent though.
Correct. No modern washer is designed to use soap, which requires hot water, vigorous agitation and thorough rinsing. Note that she doesn’t include a water softener, thereby ensuring that her laundry becomes thoroughly coated with soap scum, making it dingy, smelly, and water repellent.
Unwrap the zote soap and leave to dry out for a few weeks and Way easier to cut up just falls apart. I cut up a bunch and it sits in a container until I make more.
😲 Brilliant! Thank you for that tip my friend. I will be doing that from now on.
Super low key and an easy way to store . TY!
@@jenniferchoi7027 My pleasure 😊 Thank you
I also unwrap my ZOTE SOAP and let it dry out for a couple weeks.Makes it much easier to grate .
love how resourceful you are and how much your saving money! Repurposing is awesome. Thanks for this recipe.
Thank you so much. I truly love this soap and won't go back to the other store bought expensive stuff. It cleans and smells fresh. How have you been doing? Please keep in touch. I need to get my fall garden started like weeks ago. 😵
I'm doing ok thanks for asking. Not to late to do carrots, kale, broccoli, or even cabbage and collards. Start indoors and then put outside on a mild day when its. Not to cold. What's the weather like there ?
@@purposegardens Well it's been pretty chilly in the mornings but hasnt dropped below 38. The highs have been around 70.
@@bluefeatherhomestead nows a good time to get a head of the chill 😊
@@purposegardens Thank you for the tip & inspiration! I'll get on it asap. ❤😍
Thank you so much. I used your instructions and I’m trying the soap out today. This has been a Godsend!❤
@0427rjc Oh, wonderful. I sure hope you love it. ❤️
I just made my soap again from your recipe. I have to say I love it! Thank you!
Y a y!!! That is wonderful. Thank you for the positive words. ☺️ Hope you have a great weekend. ~Sammie
I love this soap. It also is good at removing blood out of your fabrics. I had a piece of clothing that I have washed several times in the blood stain did not come out. I cut off a piece of the bar and worked in and it came out.
Brilliant!! This is SOOO good to know. Thank you!!! Why am I using spray and wash!? I will start pre treating with the bar!! Your comment will help so many. Thank you again. ~Sammie 🥰
Also try hydrogen peroxide before you put it in the wash
@@That.Lady.withtheYarn thanks!
I've been making it for at least 15 years its my fave
You've been making it for a while now. 😀 I see on your channel you have some Reiki videos. I have been looking into this recently. I am a nurse and have always been interested in healing hands. I have always used my hands on my family for healing and want to broaden out more to help others. 🙏 I just learned about Reiki a couple of months ago.
@@bluefeatherhomestead
For being a nurse you’re really clueless, chemically speaking.
I recently made this and added Arm & Hammer Washing Soda to the bucket after the second gallon and stirred. I hope I like it.
That's awesome. ✨️ I hope you like it too.
My wife fussed at me because i always use a 2liter bottle funnel , but it works perfect.
Uh oh.... 😆 but I have to agree with you. They work perfectly.
Is borax really needed for a load of laundry with this? I live in rural Alaska and all I have is Zote bar, no borax. Detergent is $40 each. If I can wash with just Zote and water mix, I'd be a happy clam
That is a great question! Thank you. You can absolutely use zote bar alone. I use the laundry booster just as an extra bc I have a lot of stinky kids and husband, but zote is an excellent stain remover & laundry detergent alone. Hope you are having a beautiful day. 🌻
Wow
Zote is 98 cents per bar at Walmart I make this but in the powder version and I use several bars in my powder version it will not fade your clothes if you used it alone and dumped half the graded bar in your machine zote is a brighter and also Repels Mosquitoes and other Pesky outdoor bugs!! I’ve used the liquid version but for some reason it didn’t clean as well as the powdered version. I make mine with a food processor so it’s really fine just like laundry powder if not even finer than store bought powder and can be used in any HE machine top or front loader if you make the powder version you only need 2 to 3 table spoons per load so if you are only using that small amount per load you can use your front loader drawer but I just recommend throwing whatever amount you chose to use if your heavy handed like me to just throw it in the drum and add clothes I have a Samsung HE large capacity top loader so I do use more than 2 or 3 table spoons on extra heavy soiled loads I use half cup to 1 cup and my clothes come out smelling amazing and never faded doesn’t fade my black clothing either but here is what I put in my powdered version and it’s a huge batch when I make it honey it enough for a year for a family of 5 at half a cup to a cup per load every load I store it in a 35 gallon tote with locking lid and it’s completely full to the rim when I’m finished making it and I’m here to tell ya nothing in any store cleans better it removes blood stains grass stains chocolate stains that have set up for a few days that’s really what I love about my version of laundry powder it’s so strong I know whatever stains are on the clothes I don’t have to run and soak it then wash it immediately cuz my stuff gonna get it out on the first wash every time days later lol 😂 but this is just my opinion your really Diluting your liquid version down to hardly any cleaning power it’s practically water with a dab of soap give it a try with less water I promise you’ll see a huge difference cleaning wise and the smell of your laundry will be alittle stronger and it smells fabulous but with that much water your not gonna get much if any smell at all unless that’s what you like than that’s understandable!! But anywho this is what I put in mine 8 bars of zote graded in the food processor I use washing soda to help break it down in the food processor it should grade into a powder after you’ve done all the zote I also add fels naptha they are also 98 cents per bar much smaller in size tho but it’s actually made by purex and it’s a stain remover laundry bar I grate about 10 of those the same way with washing soda until it’s all a thin powder dump all your soaps in your large tote and slowly mix all the next ingredients alittle at a time so
It’s all Incorporated no Particular order is needed with all that soap you’ve grated you’ll probably use close 2 to 3 full boxes of arm and hammer washing soda not baking soda so whatever you have left of your washing soda if any throw that in the tote then I slowly add 4 boxes of borax mixing as I go I also add arm and hammer baking soda 4 boxes of the 4 pound boxes 1 large box of 200 loads of oxy clean Oder blaster it smells amazing 4 boxes of Purex color safe bleach I believe they are 2 and a half pound boxes 8 pound bag of Roma it’s the biggest bag in Walmart beside the zote the biggest bag of foco 2 large bags of Ariel plus downy 2 large bags of pinol it’s in a purple bag smells like lavender omg all this mixed to perfection is top notch laundry powder the smell is unbelievable it’s so good you can add scent beads if you like of course I do lol I love love the downy romantic scent beads 2 large containers of that 2 large containers of downy bliss and 2 large size unstoppables in fresh mixed all in and people gonna be asking what perfume are you wearing you smell fabulous all the time on a daily basis I have to tell people it’s not perfume it is my clothes then they go crazy asking what I use it smells expensive and fabulous it does cost a bit up front but no where near what I would spend on a large box of tide once a week then using the scent beads fabric softeners I spend about 100 on everything maybe alittle less but that’s it for over a year and you smell amazing all year you can’t beat it!! It’s worth the upfront cost to have very clean clothes that smell amazing weeks months after a wash and still in the dresser or closet hell if you sweat on a hot day you smell even better lmao 🤣 I just absolutely love my powdered version I’ve gave out samples to family and friends who all now make there own bcuz they loved it as well!! But great video please try it using less water for cleaner and fresher smelling laundry you’ll notice a huge difference maybe only add half of the water your using in your gallon jug and fill it the rest of the way with your soap I bet you’ll love the results! ❤️
Sounds fantastic! Thank you. I'll definitely give it a go!
Have you ever heard of a punctuation mark called a period?
@@FrankGutowski-ls8jt LOL. You asking a woman if she heard of a period before.
Our Walmart does Not have Zote , and Because Walmart is Doing PRIDE , PEDOPHILE GROOMER’S Month ,I am BOYCOTTING them ❗️
I’ve been making my laundry soap with the Borax , washing soda and Fels-Naphtha.
My Husband is Allergic to the sulfur in the Borax and F-N , so now I’m trying out the Zote in liquid form then adding the washing soda . I’m making my own washing soda …as all you have to do is , Bake the Baking Soda to make it into Washing Soda .
I will have to try this. I'm always making the cleaners for my house so I need to add this one to it. Thanks Sammie for comments on my olla video. I had to check your channel out because of that.
Oh yes, thank you 😊 I am loving your channel. I'm getting spring fever and ready to garden! You have some great tips. Thank you for coming over, my friend. Have a blessed Sunday.
@@bluefeatherhomestead I love your channel too! I have spring fever as well lol Plus we do not have snow so it makes it feel even more like springs here. Have a wonderful day!
Going to try it
@@SandyHeaton Fantastic!
Now that you've mixed it can u use it n cold water wash???
Very simple recipe. I am gonna try it. Can i use vinegar or any other substitute instead of borax?
Good question. Thank you. I think it would be fine. I usually put 1/4 to 1/2 cup vinegar in my wash as a fabric softener. You can use washing soda or baking soda works, too.
Thank you for replying. I will add some on my laundry load instead. Thank you
Great video and great information
Thank you so much. Have a beautiful day, my friend.
WHOAAAAAA!!!!!!! God Bless you for sharing this!!!!😍😍😍 In Canada it is 3 bars for $36. God must have sent me the link to your youtube channel cuz ya'll are Blessing my socks off🙋♀️🇨🇦❤😍‼️💯
😂😂😂😂 love it!!!!!
@@bluefeatherhomestead how much do you use in laundry after you make it? Per load? Thx
@@janebray9392 Shake it up and use 1 cup per large load. 😁😁😁
@@janebray9392 my washer has a tray for laundry soap and fab softener. I fill mine up for large load.
Hi sister
I live in Canada, Newmarket
Ontario, and there’s a store in Bradford. They have this so it’s only three dollar is Mexican store. I find out about the store yesterday and I called them and they say it’s available. Many kind.
God bless I hope I help you to save some money 😂❤❤❤❤
When freshly made and you add to half water, does it still gel up?
When you very first add the water, it doesn't gel up immediately. I write on the jug that I am using to shake well bc it does get thicker, and I want to make sure it's evened out. (I hope this makes sense)
You can also buy Zote flakes
What??!! I had no idea. I will be looking into that. Thank you so much. Have a great weekend, my friend. 😊
At the walmart and the grocery stores its expensive. You have to find the hispanic grocery store. Its a buck fifty there. 😌
Aww... Now that's a great tip!!! Thank you.
I got it at Walmart yesterday for $1.05
@@erikab178 Thank you so much. That is very good to know.
It's. .98$ a bar at Walmart
@@therealbigfoot3076 au contraire, mon frere. WalMart has hiked prices of everything, even before the pandemic circus. You can only find it for cheap nowadays at yhe hispanic groceries.
Thank you very much for sharing!!!!!!
Absolutely my pleasure. Thank you!
Just wondering if this jells up like it does will it gum up your washing machine innards over time??
That's definitely a great concern. It really does gel up, but you add half gel and half water in a jug and shake it before each load. It's really no thicker than store bought liquid detergent. (Probably thinner, actually)
Run Vinegar every so often , in your washing machine 👍
@@bluefeatherhomestead
You obviously don’t understand chemistry. The problem is that soaps react with hard water minerals to deposit scum. That’s what clogs bathroom tub drains. Soap scum and hair. Scum clogs washers too, especially expensive modern washers that use smaller amounts of cold water. This kind of thinking totally escapes DIY enthusiasts who think that if granny used soap it must be fine for me. These are not smart people. Granny used hot water, lots of force on a scrub board, and thorough rinsing to get the soap and dirt out. HE washers work with detergents formulated for them which allow use of cold water, mild agitation and less rinse water.
Thanks for sharing this way with out the borax and washinhing soda
Yes ma'am. My pleasure 🙏
How much do you put in each load of laundry?
I bought 5 bar's of Zote today at My local supermarket Food 4 less for $1.29
Wow!!! That's amazing.💥 I love that. What an awesome deal. That will make a lot of laundry soap for penny's on the dollar. Thank you for sharing this & have a blessed day. ~Sammie
Will it lump up overtime or does it remain in liquid form????
It turns into a thick gel form. I have to mix it really well before I get a refill. (Then add my water to the container that I'm using)
Do u have a recipe or amount of same thing making smaller amount using only a cut slice of the soap I want to make right racio and how much do I need to add to laundry please
That is a great question. If you cut your bar in 4 parts then you would use 1 piece or 1/4 of the bar to mix with 11/4 gallon of HOT water. (Let sit until dissolved & thick)
But then you would still have to mix that with half water to use in washer.
1 cup of soap mix per load.(You can probably tell that I am trying to figure this out as I am writing) 🤪🤣 oh boy I hope this helps and doesn't really confuse you.
Can u mix this wit vinegar for washing instead of Borax
Yes! Well, I say yes, but I pour my vinegar in after the water has filled up the washer. I don't mix it in with the soap container. (I went back to an older machine & never been happier) some new washers lock when you start load, so you may not be able to do that. 😪 I googled the question, and it says that vinegar is acidic, which makes it a good cleaner, but when you mix it with soap, it neutralizes it, which defeats the purpose. I add vinegar as for a fabric softener. Soooooo.... idk. I hope this helps, but now it has me wondering and may do some more studying on it.
is this safe for the washing machine, its not going to clog?
@bluelagoon4774 Yes. I have used it for many years with no issues. I also use vinegar for my rinse cycle, so that may have something to do with it not clogging.
What do I do if I accidentally put two cups of borax in my liquid soap
Is this safe for septic tanks?
Yes. We have septic.
Zote soap 14.1 oz $1.89 @ Walmart NH
Very nice to know! Thank you so much for sharing. ~Sammie 😊
What does it smell like I know it has coconut in it and I don't like doesn't smell like thank you for your time
Great question Jessie! I honestly do NOT care for coconut~ I never have. 😂 This has a very clean smell to me otherwise I couldn't use it. Ever since I was a kid. That coconut cake always looked so good and then I would try it.... Nope- tastes like suntan lotion. 😆 Hope this helps. Have a great week, my friend. ~Sammie
@@bluefeatherhomestead I've been gathering up the products to the laundry soap slowly but surely haven't made it yet tide has a laundry bar we're going to try that first cuz he likes he likes tide want to try the other laundry bars as well
Fels Naphtha cleans a lot better and is also better on stains! I didn't think Zote cleaned very well.
@Dina Russo I have started leaning toward your statement here. I have been using more of the fells naphtha, powder form lately. I will use zote on delicates, but that F.N. definitely works better on work clothes. I agree, smells great too.
Zote doesn’t have coconut in it.
Has anyone had an issue with their buckets cracking because of the weight? I keep my bucket under the sink and twice I’ve had the bucket crack at the bottom. This time the soap dripped out all over my kitchen. Does anyone have a solution to this? I’ve been through two different 5 gallon buckets
😲 Oh my!!! I can't speak for others, but I haven't had any buckets crack or leak. Now you have me thinking about it.... I've been using the most recent bucket for 7 years now. I store it on my laundry room floor in the corner. It's a Home Depot bucket. I wish I had a solution or answer for you. Maybe you could bottle it up as soon as you make it. (That would be a lot of bottles) or make a half batch or make the powder batch instead of liquid. I've been making that with the fels naphtha soap bars. It works great and smells great too. Wishing you the best. Have a great day. 🌞 Sammie 😁
Try a 3.5 gallon bucket. Go talk to the bakery manager at your local Walmart. We use those buckets and haven't had any issues. I also got a 1/2 " PVC ball valve and put on the bottom of the 5 gallon bucket we keep on top of our dryer..
@@umustbbornagainActs2-38 Brilliant! Thank you for sharing this. ✨️ Great idea.
I’ve been using it in a more “powder” form.
Is there a reason you use the bigger holes in the grater?
I grate it on the smaller holes then Mix a box of borax and washing soda.
With two bars of zote.
Am I doing this all wrong?
No, your are doing it perfectly. I have since started making it powder form. I grate it on bigger side and then use my ninja food processor to grind up the rest. Takes up way less space than this liquid. ~although this liquid is still great for delicates & cleans & smells great.
@@bluefeatherhomestead I maybe using too much borax/washing soda
I just grind up two bars and add both boxes.
Thought maybe if I did the liquid it would last longer cause now I get like a mnth and a half out of it and have to put every Cycle on soak to make sure it dissolves all the way. Which adds so much time ☹️
@@rachelr8897 ohhh... Ok. I'm sorry, I see what you're saying. I use 2 cups of washing soda per 1 bar (been using fels naptha bars lately) put that in your liquid mix.
I only use borax if I am washing with hot water, for like husbands work clothes and towels. Do you have one of those smart washers that doesn't add very much water? I would definitely be using the liquid form if so & in my opinion liquid would last longer than powder bc it makes so much and is concentrate.
I hope this is helping. 😬
@@bluefeatherhomestead definitely helping. And ya we have one of those front loaders that have all the bells and whistles which is great sometimes but most of the time it takes longer. For a fuller load I have to put it on bulky and it’s at least a 90 min cycle plus the 30 min soak option.
I just prefer the smell of Zote and I haven’t even seen it around here. But if Amazon is having a great sale on it I’ll buy some but that’s not often.
With everything mix I put probably half a cup to a cup in there. I’m probably just using too much anyways.
Also add the Oxy clean smell one to the mix but I could omit that and just use it when I’m washing like blankets and stuff the dogs get on.
I have a sorta off topic question but still detergent related and I don’t want to bug you.
Just have a stomach bug going through the house so I’ve been up since 330am and my mind is turning more than usual lol
@@rachelr8897 You are totally not bothering me at all. I think I will try that oxy. I've only used that a couple of times. We bought one of those washers like 5 years ago. I hated it from day 1! I wasn't trying to be ungrateful but prayed that thing would die. It did not clean my clothes. Lolol... it finally died and was going to the laundry mat for like a month. My daughter found me and older type washer with an agitator 2 weeks ago and I have never been happier. 😆😆 I almost made a video of it. The one we had was a top loader, no agitator, never filled up with water, no way to set for small, medium or large load & took FOREVER to wash. My daughter has a new one and is fine with hers, so it must've just been the brand I got.
Hey there are you still using this?
Absolutely. I use this on mine and kids clothes mostly. I use the fels-naptha powder in hot water for husbands work clothes these days. I change it up. They clean great & smell clean. Have a great wknd my friend. ~Sammie
How much soap from the final gallon for an HE washer?
I'm not sure exactly what you are asking, but I use a cup of soap mix per load. My HE washer was bigger, so I would add about 1 cup & 1/2 of soap.
That's exactly what I was asking, thank you!
@@shelly5619 Fantastic!! Thank you 😊
Lol. No modern washer is designed to use soap.
@@FrankGutowski-ls8jt 🙏🙏🙏
the sink makes the camera go green and purple
for milisecond
Wow! I'll have to go back and watch that.
it happen twice when she said "sink"@@bluefeatherhomestead
@Yusefdoesthings I saw it! I turned it way down to slow-mo to freeze on it. That was weird.
@@bluefeatherhomestead i actaly did not expect you to text bad but stl its kinda weird that the screen turns green and purple
Hi from rural Cyprus!
Hello hello.. Good day to you! ❤
Can i add oxi clean?
Absolutely
@@bluefeatherhomestead thanks
@@npm1421 My pleasure. Have a great night.
Why can’t we just throw flakes in the wash?
Great question. I have always heard and read that you must dissolve it in hot water before washing. I think this was originally a soap for hand washing clothes. I do use fels-naptha in a dry detergent though.
Don’t store your zote near a window mine turned white and smelled a little like wax instead of soap
😲 wow! Ok. Thank you for that tip. I was actually just in the middle of making my powder soap. Smells fantastic! Have a great week, my friend.
It's 175 now oh, I'm sorry $1.75
Oh wow 😲. Almost doubled. Thank you for that information.
This video was confusing
It's made with love
@@therealbigfoot3076 Thank you ~♡
@@therealbigfoot3076please help when adding my soap to washing machine do I add it to soap dispenser or to clothes? Thank you.
The Bar soaps for washing clothes, were for using with a Washing Board 🧼
Correct. No modern washer is designed to use soap, which requires hot water, vigorous agitation and thorough rinsing. Note that she doesn’t include a water softener, thereby ensuring that her laundry becomes thoroughly coated with soap scum, making it dingy, smelly, and water repellent.