Back in February I started making my own laundry detergent, I've used it without fail until about 3 weeks ago...I'd ran out of washing soda & had not been able to find any anywhere in the last (almost) year. So I ended up having to buy laundry detergent.
Comparison #1: I spent $12 on this one bottle, a bottle that is quickly coming to an end. I only spent $12 on the last almost whole year's worth of homemade laundry detergent.
Comparison #2: The SMELL! Oh.my.word! I buy unscented, dye free laundry detergent, when I do buy it, because it'll break me out just to touch it otherwise, much less wear it. But after using homemade detergent, which just has a very light, plain clean smell to it, scented if I add some essential oils to it, but very neutral overall...then using this dye free, perfume free detergent -
I can honestly smell all the chemicals in it! FTR, I've been using the ALL Free & Clear.Comparison #3: The FEEL of my clothes. I could actually tell that my cotton clothes were cotton, etc, they just felt like fresh crisp clothes with the homemade laundry soap. With store bought detergent - I can feel the detergent ON my clothes
I don't use much detergent either, mainly because of my skin problems, but also because it is so darn expensive!Comparison #4: Did I mention the smell??!! I'm in the process of drying the last load of this week's laundry escapade and it just STINKS! Yes, it smells like laundry detergent, but it smells chemically!
I'd put a comparison #5 for how well they each clean, but they both do a decent job at getting out the dirt, grease, etc in the clothes, without a pretreatment.
SO! With that list I am so happy to of been able to find, quite by accident, that the grocery store down the way, opposite of the way I go, in the next county over, actually has washing soda in stock!!!
I can go back to washing my clothes in MY detergent!!!!I really can't see myself going back to store bought detergents, it's just completely not worth it!
I agree 100%. I started making mine right after you did and have not bought commercial laundry detergent since and I have managed to "corrupt" lots of others into using my stuff. It costs much less, smells better, and I know exactly what is in it. I am no longer paying for fancy packing or a fancy name and I am paying per 6 months what most people pay per month.
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