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  • Hello! Just thought I would upload a quick video on my DIY Laundry Detergent. I found this detergent on:
    www.howdoesshe.com/cheaper-and...
    This stuff is amazing! It cleans wonderfully and smells so good.
    Thank you for watching!
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  • @coppert7809
    @coppert7809 6 років тому +248

    She starts making the laundry detergent at 3:44

  • @joanbarber5384
    @joanbarber5384 8 років тому +79

    When you shred the zote soap let it sit out for two days then crumble it with your hands to make a power. Two days of drying the shredded zote.

  • @SL-ph6xz
    @SL-ph6xz 9 років тому +14

    They actually sell the zote soap in flakes. I think its only the white one though not the pink. Either way both smell so fresh and clean. Im actually going to attempt to make my own laundry soap today. Wish me luck. :-)

    • @albohri6992
      @albohri6992 4 роки тому

      Hey, did you make it??? , hw does it turned out, plzz reply , coz if its wrks , thn i will try it too!!,

  • @ashleymassey526
    @ashleymassey526 7 років тому +1

    Hi! I use a similar recipe and I wanted to add a little tip for you. I don't grate my soap. I wouldn't mind doing it, but I feel like it would end up being heavier and wouldn't disperse as evenly or dissolve quickly. I use the blade on my food processor to chop it, after I've cut it into larger cubes, then pulse it. I take my time so that the soap doesn't melt from the heat. Let it cool as needed, Then I add some of the washing soda in to continue grinding it up. after the washing soda is added, it grinds down to almost the same size as the powder. I have a large food processor and I have to do it in batches so I have room to add the WS, but it takes no time and I don't have to grate the soap or worry about it not dissolving quickly in the washer. I also spread it out in a trash back to allow it to cool for a few minutes while I'm gathering the rest of my supplies. It's worked well for me! Hope this helps!

  • @staciehorvath7843
    @staciehorvath7843 6 років тому +14

    My recipe I just made
    1 box of borax
    1 box of washing soda
    1 box of baking soda
    4 bars of fels naptha laundry soap bars which I shredded I used those because thats,what was available, but they gave a nice citrus scent.
    And 1 container of the downy unstoppables crystals in fresh scent and 1 container of downy unstoppables fresh protect febreeze scent odor eliminator. It smells so good.

    • @CPL.van7
      @CPL.van7 4 роки тому

      Is the baking soda optional?

    • @govdid195g7
      @govdid195g7 4 роки тому

      Cost????

    • @LeissaC1964
      @LeissaC1964 4 роки тому

      I made mine with
      3 bars grated (and pulsed) .97 each
      1 box 20 mule team borax $4.47
      1 box arm & hammer super washing suds $4.12
      2 3 lb oxi clean (Dollar general brand) $4.00 each
      2 cups baking soda .82
      2 Arm & Hammer clean Scentations in wash scent booster- odor blaster $3.97 each
      Total before taxes 28.26
      For almost 600 loads of laundry .... WELL WORTH IT!

  • @funghoul2199
    @funghoul2199 6 років тому

    Does this keep black cloths from loosing their colour? This recipe looks so amazing and wonderful

  • @mylodic
    @mylodic 6 років тому +2

    Thnx for this. I make my own. Its nice to see how other make theirs. I also had to add another crystals because it wasn’t fragrant enough for me.

  • @nellgibson8270
    @nellgibson8270 7 років тому +2

    I use a similar recipe to what you have here. Only I make mine in tabs. As this video is a couple of years old, I am not certain if you will read this or not. However, I wanted to give you a suggestion as to what I do for my Zote soap. I do use a food processor, and mine (like you said yours does) has the larger holes. However, I also have my bottom blade in at the same time that I am shredding the soap. This causes the soap to end up as a fine granule. I think it mixes better that way and is so much quicker and easier that way. Now I also use Fels Naptha in my recipe, and I shred them together. Thus I am uncertain if the two together may actual be causing it to granulate, but certainly worth trying.

    • @DiaMeraz
      @DiaMeraz  7 років тому +1

      Thanks for the advice! I actually haven't made a new batch in awhile, because we have moved a few times. But I definitely miss it! I will try this out in my next batch soon :-)

  • @yadiraortiz4784
    @yadiraortiz4784 9 років тому +19

    Love ❤ your recipe I'm going to make it.
    The zote soap is from mexico my family members use that soap for baby 👶 laundry detergent and is good for allergies to.
    Hope 🙏 your son is much better by now.

    • @DiaMeraz
      @DiaMeraz  9 років тому

      Yadira Ortiz Thank you! And my son is better :-)

  • @bonnieevans1404
    @bonnieevans1404 8 років тому +13

    when you make your soap mix it all up in a trash bag so much easier to mix

  • @ramonawray3783
    @ramonawray3783 5 років тому

    I have found that if you grate the Zote ahead of time and leave it spread out to dry, it will "break" even smaller very easy. I put it in a ziploc bag after it has dried out and shake it around. It makes it more of a powdery consistency.

    • @FrankGutowski-ls8jt
      @FrankGutowski-ls8jt 4 роки тому

      Finely powdered soap may counterproductive because you want water softeners to dissolve and disperse completely before soap does.

  • @cor8129
    @cor8129 5 років тому +1

    Thanks for posting this. I will most certainly try this, in the next couple of days.

  • @maryjemisonMaryjay1936
    @maryjemisonMaryjay1936 5 років тому

    Most definitely I m going to try

  • @rukmaniawasthi
    @rukmaniawasthi 7 років тому +4

    Please mention the name n quantity of the products. .Thank you in advance

  • @leahtangeman8320
    @leahtangeman8320 5 років тому +5

    This homemade recipe is amazing. We’re a ranching family so our clothes to get extremely dirty and this stuff works amazingly! I do laundry about 3 times a week and it still lasts most of a year.

  • @floydharris4736
    @floydharris4736 7 років тому +8

    my mom actually makes her own laundry soap just like this! it's so much fun! and plus it saves you lots of money.😁

    • @DiaMeraz
      @DiaMeraz  7 років тому +2

      And it smells wonderful!!! Thanks for watching!

    • @geanaisha
      @geanaisha 4 роки тому +1

      Same recipe?

  • @corejets
    @corejets 7 років тому

    Hey my name is Trevor, and I was wondering how all the powders dissolve in the washer can I use cold water or do I have to use warm or hot water?, I do make the home made liquid laundry detergent and I dissolve everything first, but I was wondering about the powders dissolve in the washing machine

  • @veronicasalas2666
    @veronicasalas2666 6 років тому +3

    New sub😊 I make my own laundry detergent too. A tip someone gave was to freeze the zote before you grate it and that it shreds without sticking into the tiny pieces. Unfortunately I had already done my soap and yep that wasn't the best part of the recipe. But I still have a couple months leftover so mine will have lasted almost a year too. Another point someone made was that the original formula always had just washing soda not baking soda and they have seen the craze all over UA-cam of mixing both in. They said while baking soda is a great cleaner on its own, you should pick one or the other to put in. So to make a long story longer 😂 I'm making mine this next time with only baking soda and see after a few weeks how it goes. I can always add washing soda later if I don't feel I get the same clean results.

    • @mk17rmb
      @mk17rmb 3 роки тому

      How many people are washing for that it lasted almost a year??

    • @veronicasalas2666
      @veronicasalas2666 3 роки тому

      mk17rmb household of 2 adults and 3 pets. But I don’t use that anymore. My skin is very sensitive and it did eventually start to affect me and caused itching. I had to change to the sensitive skin laundry detergent and wool dryer balls because even the dryer sheets were bothering me.

  • @MommaBear628
    @MommaBear628 9 років тому +18

    I use the same recipe for making soap and have found if you open the packages for the Zote soap and let them dry for a day or so it's much easier to shred :)

    • @DiaMeraz
      @DiaMeraz  9 років тому +3

      Thanks! I will give that a try for sure next time!

    • @meowsparkles537
      @meowsparkles537 5 років тому +2

      I shred the soap first and let it dry out for two days and then put it in the processor and it doesn't over heat or get stuck in blades, comes out to a fine consistency without chunks

  • @GamerF-im1sl
    @GamerF-im1sl 5 років тому

    Did you find that Purex crystals do not irritate your son's skin? Just wondering, what makes it less irritating, as I am looking for that too.

  • @tilliecochran8330
    @tilliecochran8330 7 років тому

    what kind of purex crystals do you use.

  • @jackiebolden1093
    @jackiebolden1093 7 років тому +1

    I really like it and you gave me a good idea.

  • @msv419
    @msv419 6 років тому +36

    I found ZOTE flakes in Wal-Mart.

    • @amyyounce9954
      @amyyounce9954 5 років тому

      Valencia Whitlow I use the flakes too!!❤️

    • @dlminflorida9406
      @dlminflorida9406 5 років тому

      Thanks! Great news. I hate grating. Amazon sells grating gloves!

    • @lesliesmith3452
      @lesliesmith3452 4 роки тому

      Wow nevet looked

    • @govdid195g7
      @govdid195g7 4 роки тому

      Less than the bar soap & more expensive though.

  • @swtmuzik1
    @swtmuzik1 6 років тому +1

    Great job! Hope your son is doing better.

  • @cleojohnson6864
    @cleojohnson6864 7 років тому

    Thank you for the tips.

  • @Vanessa-re6ij
    @Vanessa-re6ij 7 років тому

    I've been looking for an HE safe "recipe" lol is this one? and are you still using it?

  • @adic7805
    @adic7805 8 років тому +2

    is it safe to use for baby clothes

  • @tmac827
    @tmac827 2 роки тому +1

    The first time I made this detergent I copied a recipe from YT. It was 2c borax 2c washing soda and 1 c baking soda for every 2 bars of Zote soap. It was not the best for my skin. Today I followed a recipe by Arm& hammer site, using 2c washing soda 1/2c baking soda 1 bar soap. Thanks for sharing

  • @SNAPVegan
    @SNAPVegan 6 років тому +16

    Just an FYI - The Purex Crystals are not softeners - they are only fragrance beads.

    • @FrankGutowski-ls8jt
      @FrankGutowski-ls8jt 5 років тому +1

      SNAP Vegan
      Wrong. Contains sodium silicate. Used as a coagulant in water treatment.

    • @CPL.van7
      @CPL.van7 4 роки тому

      But you could still pour that into the machine later.

  • @christinev.cosley7391
    @christinev.cosley7391 8 років тому +8

    You are just too darned cute! I love your energy, very calming and comfortable, it is. You are absolutely made for the camera; did you miss your calling? lol Also, this is the BEST rec

    • @DiaMeraz
      @DiaMeraz  8 років тому +1

      Thank you for such awesome compliments! I haven't made a video in awhile and I truly miss making them. Your kind words encourage me create one again! Thanks for your support!

  • @BMar-el4bx
    @BMar-el4bx 6 років тому

    Interesting... I love saving $. Does this soap make dark clothes fade?

  • @76eneyda
    @76eneyda 2 роки тому

    So you used two bars of Zote and a box of each. I found the blue Zote on eBay but it smells so good. I will do it with the blue and pink.

  • @thehappycrystal8795
    @thehappycrystal8795 7 років тому +1

    great video. thanks

    • @DiaMeraz
      @DiaMeraz  7 років тому

      Thank you for watching!

  • @elizabethtucker8678
    @elizabethtucker8678 7 років тому +1

    just subbed,love this;)thx so much!

  • @sarasomethin
    @sarasomethin 5 років тому +6

    I have done this recipe and it really messed up my husband black t shirts. It whitens whatever u put it on.
    If u r going to use this recipe I suggest putting it into the water before u add ur clothes and letting it dissolve.

    • @FrankGutowski-ls8jt
      @FrankGutowski-ls8jt 4 роки тому

      Borax is 1/10 as soluble as washing soda. It’s not needed.

  • @lexuschardanai2085
    @lexuschardanai2085 6 років тому

    Coming from someone who had severe allergic reactions (randomly when I was in high school) I would schedule an appointment with an allergist immeditely to get a for sure answer. I was allergic to common household dust, grass, and fish. And diagnosed with angioadema (spelled wrong lol) and it didn't start affecting me until I was lder.

    • @DiaMeraz
      @DiaMeraz  6 років тому

      Hello! Thank you for the suggestions! My son is a senior in high school now and hasn't had any reactions since then. I, on the other hand just had an allergic reaction to Gain detergent...I haven't been able to make this soap in awhile. I seem to be having reactions to a lot of the products that I have used all my life. I feel like I'm more sensitive to everything since turning 40 :-(

  • @momof2momof2
    @momof2momof2 8 років тому +9

    Cut the soap into pieces and put in your food processor

  • @onestep4ward269
    @onestep4ward269 7 років тому +1

    Do you put the detergent directly on the clothes or in the dispenser?

    • @loissouthard5619
      @loissouthard5619 6 років тому

      I would put the soap in the tub and start the water before putting in the clothes

  • @yvonnemarieramoshernandez5296
    @yvonnemarieramoshernandez5296 3 роки тому

    Do u use one bar of soap or two ?

  • @cathyslaton9998
    @cathyslaton9998 6 років тому

    Thanks for sharing

  • @cleojohnson6864
    @cleojohnson6864 7 років тому +1

    Thank's.

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  • @rexomy3517
    @rexomy3517 7 років тому

    Thank you

  • @hiteri5036
    @hiteri5036 8 років тому +1

    im a single mother of 3 and i love watching ur videos! this one esp... its awesome! id love to be a penpal!!!!

  • @mariojackson7508
    @mariojackson7508 7 років тому

    Do you still use homemade laundry soap? If so, have you had problems with fading?

    • @DiaMeraz
      @DiaMeraz  7 років тому

      I haven't been using the homemade soap, so I can't say if I have noticed fading. I can say that I miss my homemade soap and as soon as I am done with this Tide, I am making another batch :-)

  • @francineyvette9089
    @francineyvette9089 5 років тому +1

    Safe for dark clothes?

  • @madelinevelasquez884
    @madelinevelasquez884 5 років тому

    which is the disinfectant

  • @KA-jd7tj
    @KA-jd7tj 9 років тому

    Does this soap melt in a clump if it gets hot? I do not have a laundry room and our washer and dryer are in our garage wanted to know if it would melt. I live in California and summer time gets hot.

    • @DiaMeraz
      @DiaMeraz  9 років тому

      Kat Ato Actually, I'm not sure. The Zote soap is pretty soft, and may melt in the heat. I will have to put some in my garage and get back to you! (I'm in California too)

    • @KA-jd7tj
      @KA-jd7tj 9 років тому

      FiloFaxyGirl
      Thanks! I really want to make my own but need to figure out the storing situation.

    • @mariam9812
      @mariam9812 7 років тому

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  • @araceliperez4791
    @araceliperez4791 7 років тому +1

    do you use a liquid fabric after? or does this alone make your clothes soft?

    • @DiaMeraz
      @DiaMeraz  7 років тому +2

      I just use this :-)

    • @_tengri_9062
      @_tengri_9062 7 років тому +3

      RECIPE:
      1 cup of hair conditioner
      1-1/2 cup of distilled white vinegar
      3 cups of hot water
      Mix together vinegar and conditioner in a bowl. Slowly add hot water into conditioner and vinegar mixture until mixed well, and store in a covered container.
      Add 1/4 cup per load.

    • @nymerias9383
      @nymerias9383 7 років тому +1

      _ Tengri _
      i have tried this and even added essential oils but my clothes smell like vinegar, no matter what variation!! i want clothes to smell good not like stinky vinegar eew lol.

  • @Oh_Cecilia
    @Oh_Cecilia 9 років тому

    That soap is interesting. Actually looks pretty when done! Do you know if it's ok to use in High Efficiency Washers? I hope your son feels better soon. TFS! :)

    • @DiaMeraz
      @DiaMeraz  9 років тому

      Yes, it is safe. I have an HE washer, which is why I like to use the smaller side of the cheese grater. You can even add a little water to it, to help it dissolve and flow faster. And my son is doing much better, thank you!

  • @sarrahconley3923
    @sarrahconley3923 7 років тому

    I'm using an old washer and was worried about when the washer would go down and if I upgrade. Is this safe in a new washer?

    • @DiaMeraz
      @DiaMeraz  7 років тому

      Honestly, I don't know if all the ingredients are safe for newer washers. :-(

    • @mariojackson7508
      @mariojackson7508 7 років тому

      Yes, everything says HE in the packages. You just have to only use one to two table spoons.

    • @mariojackson7508
      @mariojackson7508 7 років тому

      On the packages I meant.

  • @mom2triplets04
    @mom2triplets04 9 років тому

    Sorry to hear your son having allergic reaction. When I was little I wound up getting hives from powder from avon. I broke out all over the place so to this day I try to stay away from any type of powder. I buy purex when it's 1.99 on sale and I normally but like 4 bottles at a time when it's at that price so I try to stock up on the stuff. I'm a coupon shopper and I watch my prices. When I was a girl scout many many years ago I was a penpal. I no longer write letters but am still in contact with some penpals through facebook and e-mail. I'd love to start writing again. I live in NJ. Thanks for telling me walmart was the place to go to get the soap. Will try to venture and do this one day.

    • @DiaMeraz
      @DiaMeraz  9 років тому

      Thank goodness the hives are starting to go away, but I am going to have him tested when he is all better. He is 14, so this is something I would have expected to encounter at a younger age. And that is great to know about the Purex! I will also email you about the Penpal writing!

  • @lorrainedavies3789
    @lorrainedavies3789 4 роки тому +2

    You don't show the ingredients you are using, except grating the zone soap and I saw borax and the crystals!

  • @yoemejamut
    @yoemejamut 6 років тому +2

    skip to 5:47 if you want to actually see how it's done

  • @joanbarber5384
    @joanbarber5384 8 років тому +9

    And you only need a table spoon of it for normal loads. Large loads use two table spoons. Your cap looks about 4 or 5 tablespoons. But of course use what you want. Just a thought. Lol

    • @amyhammond7258
      @amyhammond7258 8 років тому +1

      There are three lines on the cap. The first one measures 1tbl spoon and so on.

    • @donutcare9680
      @donutcare9680 7 років тому +1

      joan barber I am wondering if the extra Purex Crystals would mean adding a bit more detergent to each load 🤔

  • @guillered74
    @guillered74 8 років тому +1

    does anyone know if this fades color clothes? I like the recipe but powder detergent fade dark colors...but I notice it contains oxyclean rt? so have anyone had problems with clothes fading on dark colors?

    • @samirahuq5961
      @samirahuq5961 8 років тому

      I want to know that too ....

    • @samirahuq5961
      @samirahuq5961 8 років тому

      I want to know that too ....

    • @TheNavybrat92
      @TheNavybrat92 8 років тому

      I use this all the time and haven't noticed fading. I switch between fels naptha and Zote.

    • @amymartelle564
      @amymartelle564 7 років тому

      I have been using this for a couple of years now and I haven't noticed any fading in our clothing.

  • @charleighann7366
    @charleighann7366 7 років тому +1

    Did you have any problems with the Borax damaging your clothes? Thank you for sharing.

    • @DiaMeraz
      @DiaMeraz  7 років тому +1

      I haven't had any problems with it damaging my clothes, but I haven't used it more than about two batches at a time. Then I forget to make a new batch and have to grab a store brand. I will say that I miss this soap! I am actually going to finish up the brand I have and then go back to this. My clothes come out so much softer and smell so much better!

    • @govdid195g7
      @govdid195g7 4 роки тому

      Heard oxy clean is not good can bleach dark colors 🤷

  • @billeeburkhart6630
    @billeeburkhart6630 5 років тому

    Best recipe. Thanks, I have everything except the containers and the crystals. I can't wait to try. Thank you so very much.

  • @nappynew
    @nappynew 8 років тому +2

    Do you use fabric sheets afterwards when you dry your clothes?

    • @_tengri_9062
      @_tengri_9062 7 років тому +3

      There are horrible chemicals in bounce and other fabric softeners. Make your own instead that is better for you and the environment.
      RECIPE:
      1 cup of hair conditioner
      1-1/2 cup of distilled white vinegar
      3 cups of hot water
      Mix together vinegar and conditioner in a bowl. Slowly add hot water into conditioner and vinegar mixture until mixed well, and store in a covered container.
      Add 1/4 cup per load.

  • @peacelove4090
    @peacelove4090 4 роки тому

    What is the recipe for the laundry detergent? would you please give the measurements?

  • @Backstabbio
    @Backstabbio 8 років тому +6

    If you want your shit clean, add a tablespoon or so of tri-sodium phosphate to each load. You can even use this by itself, though it doesn't have a fragrance. Try it. It used to be in both washing machine and dish washer detergents, and it works magnificently. You can buy it at the hardware store in the paint section for dirt cheap. Don't believe me? Just try it.

    • @srineethj
      @srineethj 8 років тому

      +Backstabbio Hi What is this product sold as? Is it just sold as Tri-Sodium Phosphate at the hardware store?

    • @Backstabbio
      @Backstabbio 8 років тому

      +Srineeth Jayanthi Its near paint products, here is what they sell at the Home Depot m.homedepot.com/p/SAVOGRAN-1-lb-Box-TSP-Heavy-Duty-Cleaner-10621/202935861

    • @srineethj
      @srineethj 8 років тому +1

      +Backstabbio Thanks!

    • @jes587690
      @jes587690 7 років тому +2

      www.mold-killer.info/troubles-with-tsp-tri-sodium-phosphate/ Information on TSP

  • @laureltrithart7875
    @laureltrithart7875 7 років тому +1

    do u still use this laundry soap???

    • @DiaMeraz
      @DiaMeraz  7 років тому

      Not at the moment, but I am about to go back to it.

  • @laureltrithart7875
    @laureltrithart7875 7 років тому +1

    do u use bounce sheets???

    • @_tengri_9062
      @_tengri_9062 7 років тому +1

      There are horrible chemicals in bounce and other fabric softeners. Make your own instead that is better for you and the environment.
      RECIPE:
      1 cup of hair conditioner
      1-1/2 cup of distilled white vinegar
      3 cups of hot water
      Mix together vinegar and conditioner in a bowl. Slowly add hot water into conditioner and vinegar mixture until mixed well, and store in a covered container.
      Add 1/4 cup per load.

    • @govdid195g7
      @govdid195g7 4 роки тому

      @@_tengri_9062 Essential oils?

  • @DianaRodz26
    @DianaRodz26 9 років тому

    Can I replace the bórax? If you know, please let me know

    • @DiaMeraz
      @DiaMeraz  9 років тому

      Diana Rodriguez I'm not sure...I'm sorry :-(

    • @GrowSomePatience
      @GrowSomePatience 8 років тому

      you don't have to add it and the detergent still works

  • @deborahgoodar8027
    @deborahgoodar8027 7 років тому +1

    I notice it is not sudsy, is this the way it is ?

    • @becky7637
      @becky7637 6 років тому +1

      Deborah Goodar yes u don't need bubbles to get ur cloths clean

  • @audrinaluci7238
    @audrinaluci7238 8 років тому +1

    your eyes

  • @lady_lone_wolf44
    @lady_lone_wolf44 6 років тому

    Can you make this without the Borax?

    • @DiaMeraz
      @DiaMeraz  6 років тому

      Honestly, I'm not sure. This is a recipe that I found on the internet that I enjoyed using very much. I'm not sure what each ingredient does, and how it will affect it if it's omitted.

    • @DiaMeraz
      @DiaMeraz  6 років тому

      Sorry I couldn't help more!

    • @FrankGutowski-ls8jt
      @FrankGutowski-ls8jt 4 роки тому

      Lady_Lone_Wolf _Unboxings & More
      She’s clueless. Mindlessly repeating online recipe. Figures...it’s YT.
      butterbeliever.com/homemade-laundry-detergent-soap-diy/

  • @alejandracardiel8878
    @alejandracardiel8878 8 років тому +1

    Can i use something other then borax?

    • @GrowSomePatience
      @GrowSomePatience 8 років тому +3

      you do not have to add borax. the Arm and Hammer washing soda is a laundry booster.

    • @_tengri_9062
      @_tengri_9062 7 років тому +4

      Borax is natural and a great cleaner. Why would you not use it?

  • @CountryGirlLeghornchickens
    @CountryGirlLeghornchickens 9 років тому

    Oh Cecilia. .neither Fels Naptha nor Zote is reccomended for HE Washers. I wish it was, but it will eventually clog up the draining pipe and may stick to the pipe that drains the water. Read on back of the Package of Shaved Fels Naptha on the back it will tell its NOT RECCOMENDED for HE washers. I'll stick with my Tide or Gain in HE only

  • @emilystienburg88
    @emilystienburg88 6 років тому

    So few questions: Would you consider this a natural laundry detergent? Is it good for kids who have sensitive skin?

    • @DiaMeraz
      @DiaMeraz  6 років тому

      Hello, I don't think I would consider this a natural detergent. It's just more of a homemade one. I used to love making it because it smelled so good and I didn't have to use very much of it to get my clothes clean and fresh. I felt like they came out very soft too. My son had an allergic reaction to something...we still don't know what caused it and he's 18 now, so I thought it might have been the detergent at the time. This was safe for the both of us to use, but I know everyone's body can react differently. I would love to say that I still make this detergent, but time and space have been limited for me. And I haven't found a detergent that I love as much to this day :-(

    • @FrankGutowski-ls8jt
      @FrankGutowski-ls8jt 4 роки тому

      Emily Stienburg
      It’s worthless.
      butterbeliever.com/homemade-laundry-detergent-soap-diy/

  • @susantimmerman4757
    @susantimmerman4757 7 років тому

    Allergy to laundry detergent?

  • @monicaorellana54
    @monicaorellana54 9 років тому

    Hello there,does it sudd?

    • @TheBettagurl
      @TheBettagurl 8 років тому

      I find it doesn't suds up much if at all.

    • @monicaorellana54
      @monicaorellana54 8 років тому

      Oh ok I'm still gonna attempt to try it

    • @TheBettagurl
      @TheBettagurl 8 років тому +1

      +Monica Orellana I use it minus the scented stuff..

    • @govdid195g7
      @govdid195g7 4 роки тому

      @@TheBettagurl Yep too many Chemicals! Neurotoxins 🤪 MAKE YOUR OWN EPSOM SALTS & ESSENTIAL OILS

  • @nowayhome6831
    @nowayhome6831 6 років тому

    Why don’t you just shred some into the washer when your gonna wash ??? Everyone does this method,, wouldn’t it be easy just to shred some in there ? Does someone know

    • @loissouthard5619
      @loissouthard5619 6 років тому +1

      BE A LOT OF TROUBLE TO DO IT EACH LOAD....

  • @samirahuq5961
    @samirahuq5961 8 років тому +1

    Is that ok to for dark color cloths ???

    • @DiaMeraz
      @DiaMeraz  8 років тому +1

      I did not have any trouble with dark colors fading. Honestly, I have moved a few times recently and haven't had time to make a new batch. I have been using store brands and i really miss my homemade soap. It just made my clothes so much softer and they smelled so pretty!

    • @samirahuq5961
      @samirahuq5961 8 років тому +1

      +FiloFaxyGirl thank you for reply 😊I m going laundry now .....thanks dear

  • @mariagalbick7729
    @mariagalbick7729 6 років тому +3

    I make mine with basically all the same ingredients. I shred my soap and then mix it with the washing soda. I then put it through my food processor. Afterward I add and mix the remaining ingredients. Once they are all added and mixed well I put them through my food processor again. I end up having laundry detergent that is very fine and much like the detergents in the store. This helps me be a little more relaxed about it possibly clogging my machine in the future. I just spoke with a woman at a store who told me her friend's washing machine was ruined and they blamed it on her homemade laundry detergent. They said it clogged her machine. I will also do a good cleaning in my machine on a regular basis, monthly or so to prevent clogging

    • @DiaMeraz
      @DiaMeraz  6 років тому

      Great advice!

    • @FrankGutowski-ls8jt
      @FrankGutowski-ls8jt 4 роки тому

      Maria Galbick
      Read this:
      www.fortheloveofclean.com/laundry-love/homemade-detergent/
      butterbeliever.com/homemade-laundry-detergent-soap-diy/

  • @bowler8
    @bowler8 8 років тому +7

    purex crystals is not a softener...its a fragrance pellet

    • @amyhammond7258
      @amyhammond7258 8 років тому

      It's a fabric softener also. Says on the bottle.

    • @bowler8
      @bowler8 8 років тому

      Amy Hammond not to everyone elses knowledge, watch a few more videos and they mention it isnt

    • @bowler8
      @bowler8 8 років тому +1

      Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Purex Crystals Laundry Enhancer ...
      www.amazon.com/Purex-Crystals-Laundry.../B004L9VHTE
      Amazon.com, Inc.
      The way this product is described on the packaging is misleading. Purex crystals are not primarily a fabric softener, rather they are a scent booster and in fact, the words "fabric softener" have been removed from the new packaging and replaced with "laundry enhancer" which is much more accurate.

    • @amyhammond7258
      @amyhammond7258 8 років тому

      +bowler8 www.purex.com/products/fragrance-boosters/purex-crystals-limited-edition/

    • @amyhammond7258
      @amyhammond7258 8 років тому

      +bowler8 You have to go on their website.

  • @joepierre7444
    @joepierre7444 5 років тому +2

    3.44 minute later

  • @nowayhome6831
    @nowayhome6831 6 років тому

    So this is all natural stuff ??? And I don’t mean any disrespect,,, I just wanna really get something natural for detergent

  • @FrankGutowski-ls8jt
    @FrankGutowski-ls8jt 4 роки тому

    Washes 312 loads, per the link she posted. Delivers only 0.09 oz of soap per load. A penny weighs 0.10 oz. A dime weighs 0.08 oz. DILUTE!

  • @jorgecarrizalesjr6589
    @jorgecarrizalesjr6589 5 років тому +1

    actual "how to" begins on 3:45....you're welcome

  • @johnnea1044
    @johnnea1044 6 років тому +2

    fast forward to 6:00 minutes to start the video ahaha

  • @MizzmomMy925
    @MizzmomMy925 4 роки тому

    I did it threw Instagram and made a page just for penal. Vee762 and there are page that help fine you penpals just first be friends look at there and the bio and see if they sent and receive letter and go from there

  • @daniellewebb8063
    @daniellewebb8063 7 років тому +1

    would love to be a pen pal with u

    • @DiaMeraz
      @DiaMeraz  7 років тому

      Hi Danielle! If you are still interested in being my pen pal, shoot me an email! diameraz@msn.com

    • @weekendgetawaywithme
      @weekendgetawaywithme 7 років тому

      If you're still seeking penpals, please let me know. :)

    • @loissouthard5619
      @loissouthard5619 6 років тому

      I COULD BE A PIN PAL TOO.

  • @farrahlunceford9829
    @farrahlunceford9829 7 років тому

    ok got it I will try it

  • @NightStars1122
    @NightStars1122 7 років тому +2

    Is borax really necessary? I hear would be harmful for kids if use too much too often. Any thought on borax?

    • @DiaMeraz
      @DiaMeraz  7 років тому

      I wish I could tell you, but I am not sure. Sorry, but thank you for watching!

    • @_tengri_9062
      @_tengri_9062 7 років тому +3

      Borax is not toxic. Boric Acid, however IS toxic. Borax is as toxic as salt and is naturally found like table salt.
      crunchybetty.com/getting-to-the-bottom-of-borax-is-it-safe-or-not

    • @donnakeeley7924
      @donnakeeley7924 6 років тому +1

      Botax is boron and other natural minerals. You can even mix it in water and drink it for your health. I wouldn't think it would be too harsh.

  • @queenyrebels2012
    @queenyrebels2012 8 років тому +32

    artificial ingrediants... ugh... still looking for natural laundry detergent.

    • @GrowSomePatience
      @GrowSomePatience 8 років тому +10

      Hey. you can just use baking soda, the washing soda and fels naptha laundry soap bars

    • @thepaperatelier.
      @thepaperatelier. 7 років тому +20

      just use pure Castille soap bars, baking soda, washing soda and essential oils for fragrance.

    • @ladyadrie
      @ladyadrie 7 років тому

      IVELISSE HARRINGTON, M.S. what is the percise ingredients?

    • @cathyslaton9998
      @cathyslaton9998 6 років тому +1

      IVELISSE HARRINGTON, M.S. ,or even use Vinegar with the favourite essential oils in the fabric softeners dispenser

    • @FrankGutowski-ls8jt
      @FrankGutowski-ls8jt 5 років тому

      Abby Lowe
      Oxyclean decomposes in water. Hydrogen peroxide that it releases decomposes to yield oxygen and water. Sorry, you won’t have any bleaching activity.
      Your understanding of chemistry is atrocious.

  • @emiwaybantai3337
    @emiwaybantai3337 6 років тому

    isse bdiya kharid k hi le ayo

  • @FrankGutowski-ls8jt
    @FrankGutowski-ls8jt 5 років тому

    I bet she’s a scientist. Did you see how she used gravity to transfer ingredients to the big plastic tub? Genius! Great demo for us slow learners of how gravity can be useful!

  • @mrmoralman1
    @mrmoralman1 7 років тому +1

    Jeez...if you going to do a "recipe" - try bloody listing the ingredients and their respective amounts. You expect me to listen to you for nothing?!?!

  • @FrankGutowski-ls8jt
    @FrankGutowski-ls8jt 5 років тому

    Two different water softeners? No explanation why. Note that baking soda is not effective as a water softener. Omit it.
    Washing mostly with salty water. This is not a detergent. The only surfactant is bar soap. Only 0.09 oz of soap per load. Little more than the weight of a dime!
    Will deposit soap scum. Rinse with vinegar.

  • @niyaziersoy1904
    @niyaziersoy1904 5 років тому +6

    bluh bluh bluh...too much unnecessary talk...keep it short and simple...