Using Shampoo in the Washing Machine

SparklyClean

I remember someone posting not so long ago saying they used value shampoo, a scoop of value bio washing powder and a few drops of lavender essential oil, to wash clothes with. Sorry I can't remember their name, think it was made in a litre fabric conditioner bottle HTH

davetaylor

Thanks for the link Pink-Winged that was it exactly.
Has anyone got any suggestions where I can buy strong scented essential oil cheaply?

espresso21

I don't know about shampoo in the washing machine but I was told that shampoo or shower gel is better for your delicates.

Sentora

davetaylor wrote: »

Thanks for the link Pink-Winged that was it exactly.
Has anyone got any suggestions where I can buy strong scented essential oil cheaply?

Essential oils really shouldn't be cheap, because then there is the big risk that it is a blended oil.
(a cheaper carrier oil plus a very small amount of essential oil)
If you are looking for just a nice smell by all means buy a cheaper oil, but an essential (imho) does so much more than just perfume.
I would for an essential oil buy the dearest you can afford (maybe share a bottle with someone?) and for perfuming buy whatever you like the smell of (labelled essential or not).
Just thought I'd butt in, please ignore if not wanted

Emuchops

I read (about 6 weeks ago) a thread where someone was boosting their laundry detergent with the above-1 litre for 22p. Its seems OK-I add a bit to my wash.

davetaylor

Thanks Sentora, I was just wanting some oil to make the sheets smell a bit fresher.

kaya

washing powders/liquids contain anti-foaming agents, to my knowledge shampoo does not, you may end up in a comedy scenario where you have a kitchen filled with foam from using shampoo, please let us know how it goes :-)

rachbc

davetaylor wrote: »

Thanks for the link Pink-Winged that was it exactly.
Has anyone got any suggestions where I can buy strong scented essential oil cheaply?

Essential Oil Direct sell very well priced essnetial oils - the belended ones are very clearly marked as such but their lavender and tea tree are fab for around the house applications

polejunkie

http://www.sainsburys.co.uk/groceries/index.jsp?bmUID=1307540455124

http://www.mysupermarket.co.uk/tesco-price-comparison/Shampoo/Tesco_Value_Shampoo_1L.html

this is the stuff, either one although tesco's has updated theirs so it looks more like the sainsburys one now, both smell like oranges.

davetaylor

Now I'm thinking! I bought a bottle of Sainsbury's own brand, basic liquid laundry detergent for a quid. So I'm now thinking of making my own kind of liquid gloop by mixing say a litre bottle of that with 6 bottles of the 22p shampoo with a few drops of smelly oil added for good measure!

So tell me, I'm a bit confused here. With regards to the difference between essential oil and blended oil for the purpose of adding a scent to washing liquid. Should I be using an essential oil or a blended oil? I'm a little confused?