Comments on: The Cheapest Eco-friendly Laundry Detergent http://greenbabyguide.com/2008/05/02/the-cheapest-eco-friendly-laundry-detergent/ Earth Friendly, Budget Friendly Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:05:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Michelle http://greenbabyguide.com/2008/05/02/the-cheapest-eco-friendly-laundry-detergent/#comment-685 Michelle Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:33:15 +0000 http://greenbabyguide.com/?p=274#comment-685 I've tried the 7th Generation dishwashing soap and dishwasher detergent. Both work pretty well - I especially like the soap. I've tried those because I don't have many shopping options where I live and 7th Generation has become more available. I've just tried Palmolive's Eco-line. Do not recommend. I’ve tried the 7th Generation dishwashing soap and dishwasher detergent. Both work pretty well - I especially like the soap. I’ve tried those because I don’t have many shopping options where I live and 7th Generation has become more available. I’ve just tried Palmolive’s Eco-line. Do not recommend.

]]> By: gmarie808 http://greenbabyguide.com/2008/05/02/the-cheapest-eco-friendly-laundry-detergent/#comment-646 gmarie808 Sat, 09 Aug 2008 23:42:03 +0000 http://greenbabyguide.com/?p=274#comment-646 Wow! I just came across this site while googling for a good biokleen deal. What an highly informational site this is! I have been using the Biokleen line since overhearing an older woman at the "Down to Earth "store recommending it to her friend. It was the produce wash, which I love, then I tried the odor eater/all around multi-purpose concentrated cleaner, which I love, then the laundry soap, which works, and then the dishwasher soap, which I am not too thrilled with. So I am looking for a great dishwashing liquid and/or powder. I am glad people already know about the baking soda and the vinegar. X-) Wow! I just came across this site while googling for a good biokleen deal. What an highly informational site this is! I have been using the Biokleen line since overhearing an older woman at the “Down to Earth “store recommending it to her friend. It was the produce wash, which I love, then I tried the odor eater/all around multi-purpose concentrated cleaner, which I love, then the laundry soap, which works, and then the dishwasher soap, which I am not too thrilled with. So I am looking for a great dishwashing liquid and/or powder. I am glad people already know about the baking soda and the vinegar. X-)

]]> By: rebecca http://greenbabyguide.com/2008/05/02/the-cheapest-eco-friendly-laundry-detergent/#comment-502 rebecca Sun, 13 Jul 2008 04:22:57 +0000 http://greenbabyguide.com/?p=274#comment-502 Deb, the Biokleen laundry detergent works very well. I am working on a post for dishwashing liquid (I'm still trying a few out), and I've had less success with that. I don't know about dishwasher detergent because I don't have a dishwasher, but maybe someone else has a good recommendation! Deb, the Biokleen laundry detergent works very well. I am working on a post for dishwashing liquid (I’m still trying a few out), and I’ve had less success with that. I don’t know about dishwasher detergent because I don’t have a dishwasher, but maybe someone else has a good recommendation!

]]> By: Deb http://greenbabyguide.com/2008/05/02/the-cheapest-eco-friendly-laundry-detergent/#comment-501 Deb Sat, 12 Jul 2008 21:23:29 +0000 http://greenbabyguide.com/?p=274#comment-501 Hi, But do you find that any of these detergents clean very well? I find that many of the environmentally friendly ones do not clean that well. Especially the dishwasher detergents. If anyone can recommend one that cleans well, please let me know. Hi,

But do you find that any of these detergents clean very well? I find that many of the environmentally friendly ones do not clean that well. Especially the dishwasher detergents.

If anyone can recommend one that cleans well, please let me know.

]]> By: Eileen http://greenbabyguide.com/2008/05/02/the-cheapest-eco-friendly-laundry-detergent/#comment-272 Eileen Fri, 09 May 2008 05:22:15 +0000 http://greenbabyguide.com/?p=274#comment-272 Costco. I have a hard time believing that the baking soda will work on grease stains, etc. But for just the standard load of towels, etc. it seems like a great thing. Thanks for the tip. It has been a slow evolution for me to realize that the natural stuff CAN work as well as the stuff we grew up with. Baking soda and Vinegar are my new best friends. I feel so smug when I walk past the paper products and cleaning products aisles at the grocery store. Costco.

I have a hard time believing that the baking soda will work on grease stains, etc. But for just the standard load of towels, etc. it seems like a great thing. Thanks for the tip. It has been a slow evolution for me to realize that the natural stuff CAN work as well as the stuff we grew up with. Baking soda and Vinegar are my new best friends. I feel so smug when I walk past the paper products and cleaning products aisles at the grocery store.

]]> By: Sara http://greenbabyguide.com/2008/05/02/the-cheapest-eco-friendly-laundry-detergent/#comment-268 Sara Thu, 08 May 2008 19:33:37 +0000 http://greenbabyguide.com/?p=274#comment-268 Wow, who knew b.s. could do so much! Maybe I should just go ahead and write out baking soda to eliminate confusion ;). Would that work well for pocket diapers as well? And where do you find big boxes of baking soda? Wow, who knew b.s. could do so much! Maybe I should just go ahead and write out baking soda to eliminate confusion ;). Would that work well for pocket diapers as well? And where do you find big boxes of baking soda?

]]> By: Erika http://greenbabyguide.com/2008/05/02/the-cheapest-eco-friendly-laundry-detergent/#comment-253 Erika Mon, 05 May 2008 21:01:31 +0000 http://greenbabyguide.com/?p=274#comment-253 Rebecca, on a full load I fill up an old cap from the liquid detergent with the baking soda. Total guesswork on my part, but again no more mildewy smell in the towels as a result. HTH:) By the way I do love this site! Rebecca, on a full load I fill up an old cap from the liquid detergent with the baking soda. Total guesswork on my part, but again no more mildewy smell in the towels as a result. HTH:)

By the way I do love this site!

]]> By: rebecca http://greenbabyguide.com/2008/05/02/the-cheapest-eco-friendly-laundry-detergent/#comment-250 rebecca Mon, 05 May 2008 16:38:52 +0000 http://greenbabyguide.com/?p=274#comment-250 Wow, Erika! I had heard about using baking soda along with detergents but didn't know it would work all by itself. That would be the best deal yet. How much do you need for a load? And do you have a top-loader or front-loader? Wow, Erika! I had heard about using baking soda along with detergents but didn’t know it would work all by itself. That would be the best deal yet. How much do you need for a load? And do you have a top-loader or front-loader?

]]> By: Erika http://greenbabyguide.com/2008/05/02/the-cheapest-eco-friendly-laundry-detergent/#comment-249 Erika Mon, 05 May 2008 13:52:44 +0000 http://greenbabyguide.com/?p=274#comment-249 Just wanted to add good old fashioned baking soda to the list. Many people mix it with detergents for enhanced effectiveness, but it can stand alone as a laundry detergent. My towels didn't smell this fresh when I bought them. I have to admit this is a rather recent discovery of mine - I called my mother with great excitement about it. She of course already knew because that's all they used when she was young. I guess I'm a modern girl who never knew life without chemically based-detergents,- until having a baby 10 months ago. I think you can get baking soda for about $5.00 for a ten lb. box. According to the math above that's about $.05 a load. Start with a smaller box if you're skeptical. Also you can add a little lavender mist or your favorite essential oil for fragrance. Just wanted to add good old fashioned baking soda to the list. Many people mix it with detergents for enhanced effectiveness, but it can stand alone as a laundry detergent. My towels didn’t smell this fresh when I bought them.

I have to admit this is a rather recent discovery of mine - I called my mother with great excitement about it. She of course already knew because that’s all they used when she was young. I guess I’m a modern girl who never knew life without chemically based-detergents,- until having a baby 10 months ago.

I think you can get baking soda for about $5.00 for a ten lb. box. According to the math above that’s about $.05 a load. Start with a smaller box if you’re skeptical. Also you can add a little lavender mist or your favorite essential oil for fragrance.

]]> By: sommer http://greenbabyguide.com/2008/05/02/the-cheapest-eco-friendly-laundry-detergent/#comment-241 sommer Sat, 03 May 2008 11:49:40 +0000 http://greenbabyguide.com/?p=274#comment-241 I should make you aware that the Shaklee Powdered Laundry Detergent (remember Shaklee's been around 51 years) costs 17.6 cents per load. $39.95 for 14 pounds and it does 224 medium loads. It's the greatestest for stains too! www.greenmom.info I should make you aware that the Shaklee Powdered Laundry Detergent (remember Shaklee’s been around 51 years) costs 17.6 cents per load. $39.95 for 14 pounds and it does 224 medium loads. It’s the greatestest for stains too! http://www.greenmom.info

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