Homemade Washing Powder

Hmmm, well today has been another "bad news day" for our family, unfortunately.  :-(  It seems like we've had a constant barrage of those in the last couple of months.  I am remarkably at peace though.  I can only attribute that to being a "God thing", because otherwise, I'd be a basket case.

"And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. "
Philippians 4:7


Without boring you with the details, suffice it to say that things just got a lot tighter for us financially.  It seems like the noose is getting a little more tight every week that goes by.  However, that being said, our God is faithful to supply all of our needs.  He has never failed us and I know He never will. Your prayers would be greatly appreciated.  :-)

"But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. "
Philippians 4:19

I wanted to share another tip on saving money that we have discovered.  It's making your own washing powder.  We were buying the large box of Arm and Hammer washing powder before we started making our own and it was around $15... a pretty penny to drop just to have clean clothes.  We have been so pleased with the results of the homemade washing powder and it costs pennies per load compared to the brand names.  I think you will be very pleased with the results.  If the economists are correct, things are going to get much more expensive in the very near future, so I think many people will be looking to save as much money as they can.  I encourage you to give this a try.  You won't be disappointed.

HOMEMADE WASHING POWDER

1 bar pure soap (Fels-Naptha, castille, etc) , grated first and then run through food processor.(washes out very easily)
1 cup washing soda
1/2 cup borax
(We add a couple of Tablespoons of Phosphorus to this.)

Place soap in a medium sized container with lid. Add washing soda & borax. Mix well.
Use 1 Tbsp per load or 2 Tbsp per load for heavily soiled clothing.

Add 1/2 cup white vinegar to your washer in the fabric softener part. This will help get the soap out of the clothes.  (They do not smell like vinegar once dry.  :-))

The clothes smell very  fresh and clean once dry.

Well, I hope you all have a blessed week!

Carrie