The Simple Life: Laundry...
For quite a while now, I have been thinking about adding a column entitled "The Simple Life." My wife and I live on my stipend alone, and have found a number of great ways to embrace simplicity. From time to time, I plan to collaborate with her to plan these postings. But, today, I thought I would start with laundry.
My wife is the environmentalist of the two of us. The question for us has been how we can be low-impact and still save money. Much of that will be covered in later postings, but I thought I would reveal our money-saving, low-impact tip of the month.
Make your own laundry detergent!
The recipe is this:
1 Cup Grated Fels Naptha Soap
1/2 Cup Arm and Hammer Washing Soda
1/2 Cup 20 Mule Team Borax
We found the ingredients at our local Central Market and Ela threw everything together, with a few drops of Peppermint essential oil. It smells wonderful, and only takes 2 tablespoons for large loads. It works like a charm, and costs about 2-3 cents per load! We're thinking we'll use lavender oil next time.
My wife is the environmentalist of the two of us. The question for us has been how we can be low-impact and still save money. Much of that will be covered in later postings, but I thought I would reveal our money-saving, low-impact tip of the month.
Make your own laundry detergent!
The recipe is this:
1 Cup Grated Fels Naptha Soap
1/2 Cup Arm and Hammer Washing Soda
1/2 Cup 20 Mule Team Borax
We found the ingredients at our local Central Market and Ela threw everything together, with a few drops of Peppermint essential oil. It smells wonderful, and only takes 2 tablespoons for large loads. It works like a charm, and costs about 2-3 cents per load! We're thinking we'll use lavender oil next time.
posted by Father Lee Nelson, SSC at 9:04 AM
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