I’ve been using this one for about a year now and since it is a powder there is less space used to store it. I use 1/2 c white vinegar in the softener slot and about 1 T soap for a full load. I’m happy I know what’s in my soap and my are cleaned cheaply.
http://candleandsoap.about.com/od/soaprecipes/ss/powderedlaundrysoapsteps.htm
That looks much easier. I was concerned about it not dissolving well, especially in cold water, since I have trouble getting the stuff to dissolve in the hot water I use to make it a liquid. It takes a lot of stirring. So I never tried the powdered form.
Does it dissolve ok in the washer?
I use almost the same recipe and agree with the dry being better than the liquid. Besides if you want liquid just add some hot water into a cup.
I add generic oxiclean and Purex Scent crystals to mine.
And a tip on the4 Fels Naptha. Instead of grating it cut it into pieces and cook in the microwave til it is puffy (about 3 mins), put it in a bag and run a rolling pin over it. It turns into a powder and actually works better in most washing machines.
I make mine in the powder form, but I’m not sure how much I should use. The recipe I have says to use a scoop but not what size. I have been using the large scoop like the one in the Tough Job box. That may be too much, but my clothes are clean. How much do you use?
I watched the video and it answered my question. Thank you both for your information.
Forgot to ask - do you find the vinegar helps with the static cling? I tried it a few times and didn’t really notice a difference, but it could be because I was used to fabric softeners that have a fragrance and pretty much coat our clothes and weaken the fibers! I’ve been using nothing instead.