I found one to make my own powdered using Ivory Bar but should it sud or not? I am used to looking for that. You don't use much so how do you know they are coming clean? Can you tell I'm new to this?lol What are your homemade recipes?
I use the Borax/Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda/Grated soap combo for my laundry and it does NOT suds, but it gets the clothes clean! I've used grated Ivory bar, but I found that Zote makes a box of flakes so I use the flakes instead of grating the soap. Takes less time to make and works just as good! The flakes are cheap, less than $4 for a box that will last you for many, many loads.
I use 1-2 tablespoons.
No suds, I use Borax, Fels Napa (or Zote), Arm & Hammer washing soda. I use 1 - 2 heaping tablespoons.
Sudsing is from a non essential additive to make you think it's working..if it suds, then it's most likely toxic.
http://tryingtobegreener.wordpress.com/2008/07/31/how-saf...
There are safer alternatives than ivory...
Hope this helps.
M.
I know suds are not good. But I love to see the lathering in laundry soaps and in shampoos.
I use the Biokleen laundry detergent. No suds, but the clothes come out clean.
