Just curious who else is living super frugal

[mickey328]

...and the powder works in a HE washer? I've never used anything but the liquid in mine. Powder would be a lot less mess!

 

[galanie]

The powder type is identical. Only difference is you don't mix it in water. Grate up the soap and mix it with the borax and washing soda and use a tablespoon or 2 per wash.

 

[mickey328]

awesome, thanks!

 

[galanie]

If you're curious, here's where I found the recipe, it's on BYC's sister site: http://www.sufficientself.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=9551 Someone there mentions letting the grated soap dry out then whirling it in the blender for a more powdered soap.

 

[mickey328]

Hmmm...somehow I ended up with 2 sets of the grater/slicer contraption for my Kitchen Aid Mixer. I'm thinking that might make short, easy work for the grating...and I could keep that one aside for just that purpose.

Thanks for the link, galanie.

 

[galanie]

Good idea! Because after using the grater attachments on soap, they can be a bit of a pain to clean. Which sounds really funny since you're washing off Soap.

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

I have used my Kitchen Aid grater attachment for grating soap too, and take it outside if possible since it produces a HUGE amount of dust.

My favorite soap is Fels-Naptha for making my laundry detergent - but I have quit making it lately. I used to make it like this: one cup borax, one cup washing soda and half a bar of Fels-Naptha. Use a bit of it for each load. I didn't liquify it.

 

[mickey328]

That's what I was thinking, galanie. I have a number of appliances that are dedicated for "crafts" as opposed to food. Oddly enough, soap is really hard to clean off things.

 

[CoopChick719]

That's what I was thinking, galanie. I have a number of appliances that are dedicated for "crafts" as opposed to food. Oddly enough, soap is really hard to clean off things.

I throw all my food processor blades & attachments into the dishwasher after making the powdered. They always come out sparkling!

 

[galanie]

You have a dishwasher?

Mine broke 8 years ago and I now use it to store bird seed. Just refuse to spend money fixing such a thing LOL.