What, no Tide or Cheer or etc granular?

[CathyA]

Thanks for that info Tybee.......I'll check that recipe out.

I haven't used dryer sheets in the dryer for about 25 years now. The repairman said that it gums up the dryer parts. We're told we need so much that we don't need.

[catherine]

I haven't used dryer sheets in the dryer for about 25 years now. The repairman said that it gums up the dryer parts. We're told we need so much that we don't need.

I never use dryer sheets. Frankly, I don't get them. Definitely not worth the money. I don't like the idea of the chemicals. I don't know what value they add. Make your clothes softer? Make them wrinkle less? I'd rather save the money and the chemicals and fluff my clothes and then hang them. They wind up wrinkle free, and they're soft enough for me!

[iris lilies]

I dont use dryer sheets. I don't use dishwasher capsules. I dont use newfangled stuff. We only started using liquid hand soap recently, and even then I feel guilty about the dumb plastic container. We still use bar soap in the shower and I am
uNable to u derstand "body wash." Hand soap is basically bodywash concencrate. Use that, people, and stop paying for water in your products.

thats why i am so discombobulated by finding no real choice for washer powder in my regular geocery store.
too old amd stuck in the past i am, I guess.

[ToomuchStuff]

So what do you all use for antistatic?
I've never heard anything about dryer sheets gumming up things, but grew up reusing dryer sheets.

[iris lilies]

A shout out for making your own laundry detergent, which we have been doing for eight years. We use the Duggar recipe. Things you need on hand to store are granular, IL, borax and washing soda. Only other ingredient is bar soap. You add the water, the heat, and the stirring. WE have saved so much money over the years.

What is "washing soda?"

This is a little complex for me, but may have to resort to it.

[ToomuchStuff]

What is "washing soda?"

This is a little complex for me, but may have to resort to it.

http://naturesnurtureblog.com/how-to-make-washing-soda/
Arm and Hammer is the one I have seen that sells/makes both. It can be trouble though sometimes finding it.

https://brendid.com/difference-washi...a-baking-soda/

[Tybee]

What is "washing soda?"

This is a little complex for me, but may have to resort to it.

You can get them both at Meijer and and Menards, if you have those stories down by you, IL. You can also get them from Amazon, I'm sure. Washing soda is different than baking soda, and it seems to be the tough one to find.

We use a five gallon bucket with a lid. We keep it by the washing machine. The most complicated part is shredding and melting the bar soap over the stove.

[catherine]

So what do you all use for antistatic?
I've never heard anything about dryer sheets gumming up things, but grew up reusing dryer sheets.

What is so bad about static? You shake it out and fold. I avoid it by simply fluffing in heat for 2 minutes and then hanging.

[frugal-one]

What is so bad about static? You shake it out and fold.

The static is terrible. It actually shocks you and the clothes stick to your body. YLMV

[catherine]

The static is terrible. It actually shocks you and the clothes stick to your body. YLMV

See my edited post for my solution to that problem, although I have to say, I've never really felt static cling was a problem. I fluff & hang because the clothes last longer, have great body, have no wrinkles, and I save $ on heated drying.