Washing Machine Powder

[Nay-nay]

I am almost out of goo I wanted to know, has anyone added anything to this such as fragrance and how did that go? I suppose I could add my grated, fragrant soap... Lord knows I am getting heaps of that!!

Was wondering this too - was thinking of adding Eucalyptus oil as that is the ingredient that my current washing powder has in it and I'm currently buying at $13 for 2kg - This oil is excellent on stains.    Also is velvet soap the same as sunlight soap??   

[cookie1]

I'm fairly sure Velvet and Sunlight are much the same soap.

[Nay-nay]

Just read on the Natural Instinct brand of washing powder that other than the Eucalyptus oil it has nettle, horsetail, chamomile,rosehip,burdock and lavender oils in it.

[Chelsea (Thermie Groupie)]

I made my first two batches of this today and am so happy with it already.  I washed some of my boys "farm clothes" without soaking or scrubbing them first as a test and the powder did a great job in cleaning them.  The slight scent of the soap was a very nice change after the goo.  I just used 2 bars of velvet in each batch and that way I got two batches from the one box.  The washing powder recipe on the borax label used a lot less pure soap than this recipe and said to add more washing soda and borax for an extra boost rather than more soap.  Each batch made 750g of powder, which will go along way using 1-2 tablespoons per load.
Thanks for a fantastic recipe Janee!

[Caroline J]

This is on my list of things to make, thanks for posting

[CreamPuff63]

It only takes a couple of minutes, and is very good. I am going to try just using the 2 bars of soap next time. I use the Coles pure soap because it looks and smells just like Velvet - only cheaper.

[meganjane]

It's 4.30 am and I've been awake for two hours . Just can't sleep....so much to do! I'm desperately wanting to make this as I'm down to my last two scoops of Eco brand washing powder. But, I daren't grind soap in my TMX at this hour of the morning!

I'm going to add lemongrass and tea tree essential oils to my powder. I've bought Velvet soap, but next time I'm planning to make my own soap. I may even use sheep tallow if I can be bothered rendering and sieving it! How's that for home made!

[cookie1]

Very domesticated MJ.

[achookwoman]

I made the soap powder and added Tea Tree oil (about 1 Tablespoon) and the T.M  machine glugged at the extra oil.   Next time I will leave it out.   I use only 1 Tbsp. per load in the front loader.  It seems to work well however it is not all that cheap to make.   I will need to do the sums.

[judydawn]

If you can stand the smell of ammonia Chookie, the washing machine goo recipe is cheap to make.  I still use that one at the moment.  If you haven't seen that thread it is here:-
http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?action=printpage;topic=969.0

[riv_mum]

Have just made this. Added about 3 tbsp of essential oils just to give it a nicer smell. Mixed will with minimal clumping.

[boonderoostudio]

I've been making this soap powder for a few years now and have been very happy with it  . When I make up a batch I actually store it in old cryovac bags ( previously used) in 1 week of washing quantities, for camping I put in enough powder for 3 washes. I then use my cryovac machine, cryovac/seal the packets and hey presto no matter what the weather the soap is always fresh, soft and doesn't spill anywhere. Particularly useful when traveling outback, or in humid weather.

[Thermomixer]

Brilliant !!! 

[cookie1]

What a brilliant idea for travelling with soap powder. Thanks. It can then be packed anywhere and everywhere.

[chocdoc]

Put together a batch today

320 grams washing soda
170 grams borax
260 grams sunlight bar soap

Got a load of stuff in the wash right now - can't wait to see how it cleans.