I made my own dishwasher and laundry detergent to save $

@kemak28 (724)
United States
September 26, 2012 3:30pm CST
I'm trying to find ways to save money so I made my own laundry and dishwasher detergent. I was amazed at how well they worked and it will save so much money. Anyone else make your own or other things you make yourself to save money?
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@myfb2009 (8296)
• Malaysia
27 Sep 12
Kemak, i never tried making my own dishwasher and laundry detergent. In fact, i have no ideas as how to make them. But, i always do shopping at a discount stores, where i can buy cheaper products in bulk and used them in my household. I do cooking at home and eating out less. That saves quite a lot of my money in the long run. By the way, is it difficult to make our own dishwasher and laundry detergent?
@kemak28 (724)
• United States
27 Sep 12
Not difficult at all. Just search it online and there are different recipes for it. It makes a huge batch for the laundry detergent and you dont have to use much for each load.
@myfb2009 (8296)
• Malaysia
3 Oct 12
Thanks a lot for giving more info in here. I might want to spend some time in future to search for that money saving recipes of yours. Have a nice day...
@ajithlal (14716)
• India
2 Oct 12
I am also trying different ways to save money. I think it is a good idea to make one's own laundry and dishwasher detergent.
@kemak28 (724)
• United States
3 Oct 12
The recipe I did made a huge batch, it will probably last all year....and it didn't cost much!
@STOUTjodee (3670)
• United States
27 Sep 12
I tried making dish soap once but it didn't turn out very well! I've made cleaning supplies out of orange peels. I find that shopping at dollar stores for cleaning,dish soap,laundry soap and such saves a lot of money too. I try and save more money on food though, like making my own pancake mix and cooking from scratch.
@Raine38 (12387)
• United States
27 Sep 12
Wow, good for you! I didn't know that you can also actually make your own laundry detergent. I have heard about the dishwasher detergent before but I haven't tried it. I do save on it by buying in bulk and I am not ashamed to use the coupons that I have found for it. But I think it would sure be a lot nicer if I don't have to pay for it, like you do.