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Old 02-23-2010, 03:05 PM   #16
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Here is a link for you to get all you need in one shot.
Bet it isn't as cheap, but there is the convenience factor.
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Old 02-23-2010, 03:54 PM   #17
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Washing soda is no big deal. You can find it in the aisle with the rest of the laundry stuff. Borax too. I figured it out using what I paid, and I think with the original fels-naptha soap it came up to less than 5 cents a load compared to 25-30 for store brand detergent. Which does add up over time.
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Old 02-24-2010, 12:15 AM   #18
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I make a very similar detergent, Juni. Then, I use a small amount of that detergent and mix it with a little washing soda, hot water, some drops of tea tree oil and some drops of eucalyptus essential oil. This makes a really nice all-purpose cleaner that I use in everything from bathrooms to kitchen counters.
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Old 02-24-2010, 10:51 PM   #19
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Here's an article geared toward trimming the household supply budget, including tips on making your own cleaning supplies, from The Simple Dollar:

http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2010/...ping-supplies/

I'm LOVING The Simple Dollar--it's a great blog full of wise advice for finances and general self-realization.
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