Comments on Becoming & Staying Debt Free: Cleaning supplies on the cheap

I wouldn't take all these anonymous comments. De...

2008-03-12T23:56:00.000-05:00

I wouldn't take all these anonymous comments. Delete them, especially one's that make hit and run comments like that last one. Besides, you never said it was yours, just that you used that recipe.

as for the tide in the first comment, that figures...

2008-03-11T09:19:00.000-05:00

as for the tide in the first comment, that figures to be 10 cents/load.

Kate -exactly, and since I use half a cup of my de...

2008-03-11T09:18:00.000-05:00

Kate -
exactly, and since I use half a cup of my detergent, then it is half as cheap as what Trent uses at 1 cup per load. Either way both ways are still cheaper then any store bought detergent based on per load.

for example $4/100 oz = 8 cents/load
Trent's measure $3/4-gallons (64 cups) = 5 cents/load
My measure: $3/4-gallons (128 loads) = 2 cents/load

Anyway you figure it, homemade is still cheaper then even the cheapest detergent.

The thing to remember about Greg's $4 per 100 oz d...

2008-03-11T08:50:00.000-05:00

The thing to remember about Greg's $4 per 100 oz detergent is that it only takes about 2 ounces to do a load of wash versus the 8 ounces (1 cup) that your detergent uses. When pricing out laundry detergents, it's better to look at the cost per load rather than the cost per ounce.
From my point of view, I wouldn't save enough to make all the hassle of making my own detergent worthwhile. But I know it works for a lot of people.

actually if you actually read the site I quoted, i...

2008-03-10T20:13:00.000-05:00

actually if you actually read the site I quoted, it links to Trent at the Simple Dollar and gives him credit.

You ripped off The Simple Dollar and claimed the r...

2008-03-10T19:27:00.000-05:00

You ripped off The Simple Dollar and claimed the recipe as your own! Boo!! http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/03/15/how-to-make-your-own-laundry-detergent-and-save-big-money/

Becky - I just went to PO box this afternoon, for ...

2008-03-06T22:38:00.000-06:00

Becky -

I just went to PO box this afternoon, for my weekly visit. Thank you.

Greg -
$3.99 for 100 oz is a lot more expense then $3 for 4 gallons even with the few minutes of labor translated into labor costs. It only takes about 15-30 minutes of time . All the rest of the time is the product just setting there. Plus unlike shopping, while it is heating you can do other things, like maybe cooking dinner in another pot or the microwave.

I sent a box to you PO box, did you get it yet? I ...

2008-03-06T11:32:00.000-06:00

I sent a box to you PO box, did you get it yet?
I make my own laundry soap and use vinegar to clean most everything (it kills almost the same germs as bleach.) Vinegar cleans windows great too! Baking soda also makes a great cleaner! -Becky R

I use ALL that is 3.99 for 100 oz and lasts lot o...

2008-03-06T02:59:00.000-06:00

I use ALL that is 3.99 for 100 oz and lasts lot of loads.

Of course when you make your own you also have time and opportunity costs. It's a neat idea and if its something you don't mind or enjoy doing, cool.

For me it sounds like a lot of work for not much return- from a purely financial standpoint.

you're welcome JW. There are many more recipes f...

2008-03-05T12:03:00.000-06:00

you're welcome JW. There are many more recipes for just about every cleaning need on the blog that I referenced in the article, including a homemade frebreeze .

Thanks for the recipe. I'll have to try it out.

2008-03-05T11:58:00.000-06:00

Thanks for the recipe. I'll have to try it out.

Anonymous -for less then $3 per batch (about 4 gal...

2008-03-05T11:51:00.000-06:00

Anonymous -
for less then $3 per batch (about 4 gallons) homemade laundry soap will last just as long.

I made my batch about 6 months ago, and still have about 1/4th of it to use.

Tide Original Scent - 317 oz. boxOriginal scent 50...

2008-03-05T11:14:00.000-06:00

Tide Original Scent - 317 oz. box

Original scent
50% more for a limited time
180 loads

$17.99 @ Sam's Club.

For one person this box will last well over 8 months.