tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post351827380428199491..comments2024-03-29T01:24:49.394+11:00Comments on My Abundant Life: Slashing Your Laundry CostsWendy Gowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-87651152797706556122017-07-21T08:38:43.760+10:002017-07-21T08:38:43.760+10:00Dear Wendy, a great post! I remember using fabric ...Dear Wendy, a great post! I remember using fabric softener back when my boys were young. It seemed an easy way to introduce some feminine into a household full of men...lol! A couple of years ago, I started using Epsom salts, scented with a bit of essential oil instead. You put it in at the same stage as fabric softener, and it does a similar job of softening and scenting the wash. A dessertspoon is more than enough, and it costs mere cents to make and use. Just a thought :) Your advice is spot on. Love, Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-34981271310113417442017-07-20T20:57:07.805+10:002017-07-20T20:57:07.805+10:00These are all great tips. My clothesline was fina...These are all great tips. My clothesline was finally installed after living in our home for over a year. I am so excited to not run the dryer for every single load!Little Penpenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01374048900216199298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-22023229045152086122017-07-20T19:00:18.324+10:002017-07-20T19:00:18.324+10:00Here's the recipe. It's in the cleaning s...Here's the recipe. It's in the cleaning section at the top of the page http://myabundantlife07.blogspot.com.au/2014/09/making-laundry-powder.htmlWendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-44955914500268653872017-07-20T18:06:08.280+10:002017-07-20T18:06:08.280+10:00These are all great ideas. I don't even like ...These are all great ideas. I don't even like the way dryer sheets make your towels not absorb water. I tried making my own soap powder but eventually using it my white got really dingy and yellowed. It may have been our water. I tried the liquid but it was so wasteful and mom and the kids would overfill the little cup. I finally started really watching for sales on the pods, doubled with coupons and points from Riteaid or Walgreens. I cannot get them down to 3 cents a load but I can get them down to about 10 cents. I also use pain ivory soap with a toothbruch on stains, and soak right away.Out My windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13456481267171643227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-83108760946396832872017-07-20T17:53:51.297+10:002017-07-20T17:53:51.297+10:00I didn't see a recipe for your homemade washin...I didn't see a recipe for your homemade washing powder. If I missed it would you please point me in the right direction?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18091335240487335700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-6713460917165633372017-07-20T14:55:51.204+10:002017-07-20T14:55:51.204+10:00Miracle Spray is certainly good for collar and cuf...Miracle Spray is certainly good for collar and cuff grime. Works every time!Joolzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07490462580345458546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-77186165984199545302017-07-20T12:07:05.810+10:002017-07-20T12:07:05.810+10:00Hi Happy Snaps. I haven't bought Lectric soda...Hi Happy Snaps. I haven't bought Lectric soda for a couple of years. Back then it was about $3.69 - $3.89. So $3.99 seems right. I only use one cup per batch.<br /><br />Don't be fooled by cleaning vinegar. All white vinegars clean exactly the same. WW should have a no name brand for about $1.29 also. When you see it grab a couple. There have been shortages in the past year or so.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-39393302726101392002017-07-20T12:03:21.023+10:002017-07-20T12:03:21.023+10:00Annabel, I saw extremely small punnets of raspber...Annabel, I saw extremely small punnets of raspberries in Aldi on Tuesday. They had a reduced sticker on them for $4.69. Most punnets had a few mouldy and juicy ones in them. I couldn't believe it. I'm so glad we grow our own and freeze the excess. Last season we picked over 4.5 kilos. Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-60977311261834610592017-07-20T12:00:04.296+10:002017-07-20T12:00:04.296+10:00I love making laundry powder too Teresa. I feel l...I love making laundry powder too Teresa. I feel like I'm beating the supermarkets at their game.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-82662471234933423792017-07-20T11:19:23.541+10:002017-07-20T11:19:23.541+10:00Hi Wendy,
Thank you for another frugal post. I fin...Hi Wendy,<br />Thank you for another frugal post. I find inspiration from your tips.<br /><br />I think our Woolworths and Coles have got wind of this laundry powder recipe. I had a look at the letric soda and it is $3.99 a kg bag. Would this be what you pay? I saw cleaning vinegar for 2.99 a litre at WW. At Aldi it's $1.29!!! Thank goodness for Aldi!!<br /><br />Have a great day :)Happy Snapshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01088474034423303036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-81286545137310004832017-07-20T09:34:01.413+10:002017-07-20T09:34:01.413+10:00This is so true! Advertising campaigns! I am amaze...This is so true! Advertising campaigns! I am amazed at the price of some of the "high end" washing detergents. People pay $20 for a bottle of laundry liquid! I cant even imagine what they are spending per year. <br />Another area I have noticed that advertising has had everyone spending hugely is fruit and veggies. Remember when all we heard about was how good blueberries are for you? While true suddenly everyone (well not everyone!) was prepared to pay $6 for about thirty tiny berries. It made no sense in the weekly budget when $6 would otherwise buy several kilos of fruit. It is an interesting subject! xxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-15360103155786339782017-07-20T08:46:27.576+10:002017-07-20T08:46:27.576+10:00Wendy, I love the list of things we can do without...Wendy, I love the list of things we can do without in the laundry. I've been using vinegar instead of dryer sheets for years. I also love making my own laundry powder, it's actually a fun little chore for me. (Yes, those laundry pods are a huge waste of money!!) Thanks for your money-saving posts! Love, TeresaTeresanoreply@blogger.com