What do you use in the laundry for soap?

**Freedom** · 11-17-2008, 09:10 PM

I've just learned of "soap nuts," and was curious if anyone on here uses them?

They are a natural tree product, and hypo allergenic, among other things. Here are 2 sites which offer them for sale.

http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/learn/soapnuts.html

http://www.betterlifegoods.com/Produ...e=BLG-CAT21496

**caseysmom** · 11-17-2008, 09:17 PM

I have to us HE and it can get pricey so I use the sears brand but there is one from costco that is liquid that I like also...don't remember the name.

**Grace** · 11-17-2008, 10:15 PM

I also use HE. Whatever brand is the cheapest when I need it. As we have such a great water softener, I only need to use about 1 teaspoon per wash - so a big container lasts a looong time.

I think the CostCo brand is Kirkland?

**ramanth** · 11-17-2008, 10:43 PM

What's HE?

I use whatever liquid soap is on sale. We also use a touch of Oxy Clean.

**Grace** · 11-17-2008, 10:50 PM

Originally Posted by ramanth

What's HE?

I use whatever liquid soap is on sale. We also use a touch of Oxy Clean.

HE = high efficiency

**Karen** · 11-17-2008, 10:55 PM

I use Tide Free - no perfumes or dyes to aggravate my allergies.

**caseysmom** · 11-17-2008, 11:04 PM

I have tried the kirkland brand, didn't really care for it, its another brand that they sell there.

**caseysmom** · 11-17-2008, 11:05 PM

Ramanth, You have to use the HE in the front loaders because they can't have a detergent with too much sudsing since they use less water.

**Scooter's Mom** · 11-17-2008, 11:23 PM

I have been using Purex lately. I got a great deal on it; after the sale price and my coupons it was about $1 a bottle for the 32 load bottle size. It's their "natural" line, so it doesn't irritate my allergies. I have about a years worth of laundry soap counting the Tide I already had.

**Lady's Human** · 11-17-2008, 11:36 PM

Natural tree product and hypoallergenic wouldn't seem to mix.

**IRescue452** · 11-17-2008, 11:36 PM

I use a industrial all-purpose cleaner called Jungle Jake, its made by Stearns and it relatively safe for the environment. Recently I bought an organic cleaner called Holy Cow that has the same uses but its a little more pricey. I always go for non-toxic and environmentally friendly products except for the "green works" stuff which I don't believe is non-toxic or good for the environment, all it has to do with being green is that you reuse the bottle, big deal its still gonna give you cancer and three eyes and an extra limb growing out your chest.

**Lillycat** · 11-18-2008, 05:11 AM

I use Method products.....

**shais_mom** · 11-18-2008, 07:49 AM

I usually use what's on sale but have recently delved into making my own. You can make your own liquid or powder. I'm looking into making powder soap when I'm done with the jug I'm using now.

**moosmom** · 11-18-2008, 11:06 AM

I use "laundry balls". They are two balls (the size of a tennis ball) filled with soap pellets. Just throw them in with your wash. I also use Oxy Clean. It makes my whites literally glow in the dark.