Laundry Gloop - Gloopy Thread !!!

kal25

Would just like to say Thank you to this thread. I made my first batch of gloop yesterday and have done 4 batches of washing. It gets the clothes really clean I added a tiny amount of lavender to it and they smell great. I have to say it's great knowing what's in it and making it yourself way cheaper than branded powder/tablets.

leonie_2

Well im so glad I found this thread!!

As a soapmaker I often end up with 'offcuts' of soap after i've cut the bars so today I grated some up, added washing soda and borax to make gloop. I have just taken the washing out of the machine and its sooooo soft and clean!!

I put in a dirty footie shirt of my sons so I could give the gloop a good test and i'm very impressed!! Not so keen on the smell though as it just stinks like vinegar (from the rinse) Will add a bit of essential oil next time.

The only thing that worries me is that my homemade soaps are full of shea butter and other moisturising oils so I hope I dont clog up my machine... its a brand new miele!

Cant wait to try it on my towels tomorrow!!

Thank you :T

Sarahsaver

It shouldnt clog - my very first batch of gloop was made with homemade soap:)

squeaky

I've just realised Sarahsaver... I don't think this recipe is in the Zillions Index!!

So I shall be adding it er, tomorrow and I spotted a different post with HM washing powder in it so I shall be sneaking up on that one too with my trusty indexing machine

leonie_2

Hello SarahSaver have I met another soapmaker?? :-)

I think I will make up a batch of soap just for the washing machine. I didnt expect it to clean so well so im hooked now!

demented_2

Hi, I am going to make some Laundry gloop and have read up on it,but why can't i use scented soap ? as some of you guys add various essences like lavender and what ever oil's. I'm Just abit confused, hope some one can explain or am i being thick. lol.

larmy16

I always use lemon or aqua soap, and it smells nice and works really well. HTH

demented_2

larmy16 wrote:

I always use lemon or aqua soap, and it smells nice and works really well. HTH

:T :T
Thanks larmy 16. I just couldn't understand why no one used unscented soap, I,m now going to try to make some gloop woun't be using carbolic though. :beer: mean't to put scented soap. doh!

Tracey04

how do I make it, and what do you use it for?

newleaf

tracey04 wrote:

how do I make it, and what do you use it for?

Here's a quote from a previous thread, I think you need to grate the soap:

Sarahsaver wrote:

Laundry gloop has one bar of soap, one cup (8oz) soda crystals, and 4 litres of water, and it always works, sets like jelly. Hope this may help.

And I guess you use it for...laundry.