Mother once said that there is nothing more alarming than running out of laundry detergent and having no money to buy more. Well, lucky for her, she was able to purchase vinegar and baking soda with food stamps until she could save enough to buy the essentials. She quickly learned that she could get her laundry just as clean and save money with the following recipe:
Supplies:
1 Gallon cheap white vinegar
1 Box of your favorite powder detergent (Mother uses powder because liquid removes the waterproof coating on rain pants and coats)
1 Box Borax (or Oxyclean)
Large to Extra Large Load:
1/2 to 1 cup Vinegar
1/8 to 1/4 cup Powder Detergent
Mother uses a separate container to mix the two; they foam and dissolve, then she adds:
1/4 to 1/2 cup of Borax (or OxyClean)
Clothes come out cleaner and the supplies last much longer. You can make a box of detergent last 4 to 8 times longer than normal. Mother has to wash laundry for 5 people, so her loads are nice and full but not too full. If you are using a top loading machine, you should see the top holes of the barrel after it is filled. This gives the clothes enough room to clean well.
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