Unwrap the zote soap and leave to dry out for a few weeks and Way easier to cut up just falls apart. I cut up a bunch and it sits in a container until I make more.

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

😲 Brilliant! Thank you for that tip my friend. I will be doing that from now on.

I've been making it for at least 15 years its my fave

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

You've been making it for a while now. 😀 I see on your channel you have some Reiki videos. I have been looking into this recently. I am a nurse and have always been interested in healing hands. I have always used my hands on my family for healing and want to broaden out more to help others. 🙏 I just learned about Reiki a couple of months ago.

@FrankGutowski-ls8jt

Жыл бұрын

@@bluefeatherhomestead For being a nurse you’re really clueless, chemically speaking.

love how resourceful you are and how much your saving money! Repurposing is awesome. Thanks for this recipe.

@bluefeatherhomestead

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I truly love this soap and won't go back to the other store bought expensive stuff. It cleans and smells fresh. How have you been doing? Please keep in touch. I need to get my fall garden started like weeks ago. 😵

@purposegardens

2 жыл бұрын

I'm doing ok thanks for asking. Not to late to do carrots, kale, broccoli, or even cabbage and collards. Start indoors and then put outside on a mild day when its. Not to cold. What's the weather like there ?

@bluefeatherhomestead

2 жыл бұрын

@@purposegardens Well it's been pretty chilly in the mornings but hasnt dropped below 38. The highs have been around 70.

@purposegardens

2 жыл бұрын

@@bluefeatherhomestead nows a good time to get a head of the chill 😊

@bluefeatherhomestead

2 жыл бұрын

@@purposegardens Thank you for the tip & inspiration! I'll get on it asap. ❤😍

Thank you so much. I used your instructions and I’m trying the soap out today. This has been a Godsend!❤

@bluefeatherhomestead

Ай бұрын

@0427rjc Oh, wonderful. I sure hope you love it. ❤️

I just made my soap again from your recipe. I have to say I love it! Thank you!

@bluefeatherhomestead

5 ай бұрын

Y a y!!! That is wonderful. Thank you for the positive words. ☺️ Hope you have a great weekend. ~Sammie

I love this soap. It also is good at removing blood out of your fabrics. I had a piece of clothing that I have washed several times in the blood stain did not come out. I cut off a piece of the bar and worked in and it came out.

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

Brilliant!! This is SOOO good to know. Thank you!!! Why am I using spray and wash!? I will start pre treating with the bar!! Your comment will help so many. Thank you again. ~Sammie 🥰

@That.Lady.withtheYarn

4 ай бұрын

Also try hydrogen peroxide before you put it in the wash

@Lovliqueen

4 ай бұрын

@@That.Lady.withtheYarn thanks!

WHOAAAAAA!!!!!!! God Bless you for sharing this!!!!😍😍😍 In Canada it is 3 bars for $36. God must have sent me the link to your youtube channel cuz ya'll are Blessing my socks off🙋‍♀️🇨🇦❤😍‼️💯

@bluefeatherhomestead

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂 love it!!!!!

@janebray9392

2 жыл бұрын

@@bluefeatherhomestead how much do you use in laundry after you make it? Per load? Thx

@bluefeatherhomestead

2 жыл бұрын

@@janebray9392 Shake it up and use 1 cup per large load. 😁😁😁

@bluefeatherhomestead

2 жыл бұрын

@@janebray9392 my washer has a tray for laundry soap and fab softener. I fill mine up for large load.

I recently made this and added Arm & Hammer Washing Soda to the bucket after the second gallon and stirred. I hope I like it.

@bluefeatherhomestead

3 ай бұрын

That's awesome. ✨️ I hope you like it too.

Zote is 98 cents per bar at Walmart I make this but in the powder version and I use several bars in my powder version it will not fade your clothes if you used it alone and dumped half the graded bar in your machine zote is a brighter and also Repels Mosquitoes and other Pesky outdoor bugs!! I’ve used the liquid version but for some reason it didn’t clean as well as the powdered version. I make mine with a food processor so it’s really fine just like laundry powder if not even finer than store bought powder and can be used in any HE machine top or front loader if you make the powder version you only need 2 to 3 table spoons per load so if you are only using that small amount per load you can use your front loader drawer but I just recommend throwing whatever amount you chose to use if your heavy handed like me to just throw it in the drum and add clothes I have a Samsung HE large capacity top loader so I do use more than 2 or 3 table spoons on extra heavy soiled loads I use half cup to 1 cup and my clothes come out smelling amazing and never faded doesn’t fade my black clothing either but here is what I put in my powdered version and it’s a huge batch when I make it honey it enough for a year for a family of 5 at half a cup to a cup per load every load I store it in a 35 gallon tote with locking lid and it’s completely full to the rim when I’m finished making it and I’m here to tell ya nothing in any store cleans better it removes blood stains grass stains chocolate stains that have set up for a few days that’s really what I love about my version of laundry powder it’s so strong I know whatever stains are on the clothes I don’t have to run and soak it then wash it immediately cuz my stuff gonna get it out on the first wash every time days later lol 😂 but this is just my opinion your really Diluting your liquid version down to hardly any cleaning power it’s practically water with a dab of soap give it a try with less water I promise you’ll see a huge difference cleaning wise and the smell of your laundry will be alittle stronger and it smells fabulous but with that much water your not gonna get much if any smell at all unless that’s what you like than that’s understandable!! But anywho this is what I put in mine 8 bars of zote graded in the food processor I use washing soda to help break it down in the food processor it should grade into a powder after you’ve done all the zote I also add fels naptha they are also 98 cents per bar much smaller in size tho but it’s actually made by purex and it’s a stain remover laundry bar I grate about 10 of those the same way with washing soda until it’s all a thin powder dump all your soaps in your large tote and slowly mix all the next ingredients alittle at a time so It’s all Incorporated no Particular order is needed with all that soap you’ve grated you’ll probably use close 2 to 3 full boxes of arm and hammer washing soda not baking soda so whatever you have left of your washing soda if any throw that in the tote then I slowly add 4 boxes of borax mixing as I go I also add arm and hammer baking soda 4 boxes of the 4 pound boxes 1 large box of 200 loads of oxy clean Oder blaster it smells amazing 4 boxes of Purex color safe bleach I believe they are 2 and a half pound boxes 8 pound bag of Roma it’s the biggest bag in Walmart beside the zote the biggest bag of foco 2 large bags of Ariel plus downy 2 large bags of pinol it’s in a purple bag smells like lavender omg all this mixed to perfection is top notch laundry powder the smell is unbelievable it’s so good you can add scent beads if you like of course I do lol I love love the downy romantic scent beads 2 large containers of that 2 large containers of downy bliss and 2 large size unstoppables in fresh mixed all in and people gonna be asking what perfume are you wearing you smell fabulous all the time on a daily basis I have to tell people it’s not perfume it is my clothes then they go crazy asking what I use it smells expensive and fabulous it does cost a bit up front but no where near what I would spend on a large box of tide once a week then using the scent beads fabric softeners I spend about 100 on everything maybe alittle less but that’s it for over a year and you smell amazing all year you can’t beat it!! It’s worth the upfront cost to have very clean clothes that smell amazing weeks months after a wash and still in the dresser or closet hell if you sweat on a hot day you smell even better lmao 🤣 I just absolutely love my powdered version I’ve gave out samples to family and friends who all now make there own bcuz they loved it as well!! But great video please try it using less water for cleaner and fresher smelling laundry you’ll notice a huge difference maybe only add half of the water your using in your gallon jug and fill it the rest of the way with your soap I bet you’ll love the results! ❤️

@bluefeatherhomestead

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds fantastic! Thank you. I'll definitely give it a go!

@FrankGutowski-ls8jt

Жыл бұрын

Have you ever heard of a punctuation mark called a period?

@gamecuber7

Жыл бұрын

@@FrankGutowski-ls8jt LOL. You asking a woman if she heard of a period before.

@esterwyman

Жыл бұрын

Our Walmart does Not have Zote , and Because Walmart is Doing PRIDE , PEDOPHILE GROOMER’S Month ,I am BOYCOTTING them ❗️

@esterwyman

Жыл бұрын

I’ve been making my laundry soap with the Borax , washing soda and Fels-Naphtha. My Husband is Allergic to the sulfur in the Borax and F-N , so now I’m trying out the Zote in liquid form then adding the washing soda . I’m making my own washing soda …as all you have to do is , Bake the Baking Soda to make it into Washing Soda .

I will have to try this. I'm always making the cleaners for my house so I need to add this one to it. Thanks Sammie for comments on my olla video. I had to check your channel out because of that.

@bluefeatherhomestead

7 ай бұрын

Oh yes, thank you 😊 I am loving your channel. I'm getting spring fever and ready to garden! You have some great tips. Thank you for coming over, my friend. Have a blessed Sunday.

@MountainHarmonyGardening

7 ай бұрын

@@bluefeatherhomestead I love your channel too! I have spring fever as well lol Plus we do not have snow so it makes it feel even more like springs here. Have a wonderful day!

My wife fussed at me because i always use a 2liter bottle funnel , but it works perfect.

@bluefeatherhomestead

8 ай бұрын

Uh oh.... 😆 but I have to agree with you. They work perfectly.

Great video and great information

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Have a beautiful day, my friend.

Is borax really needed for a load of laundry with this? I live in rural Alaska and all I have is Zote bar, no borax. Detergent is $40 each. If I can wash with just Zote and water mix, I'd be a happy clam

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

That is a great question! Thank you. You can absolutely use zote bar alone. I use the laundry booster just as an extra bc I have a lot of stinky kids and husband, but zote is an excellent stain remover & laundry detergent alone. Hope you are having a beautiful day. 🌻

@kkeyz1344

11 ай бұрын

Wow

You can also buy Zote flakes

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

What??!! I had no idea. I will be looking into that. Thank you so much. Have a great weekend, my friend. 😊

Thank you very much for sharing!!!!!!

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely my pleasure. Thank you!

Thanks for sharing this way with out the borax and washinhing soda

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

Yes ma'am. My pleasure 🙏

At the walmart and the grocery stores its expensive. You have to find the hispanic grocery store. Its a buck fifty there. 😌

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

Aww... Now that's a great tip!!! Thank you.

@erikab178

Жыл бұрын

I got it at Walmart yesterday for $1.05

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

@@erikab178 Thank you so much. That is very good to know.

@therealbigfoot3076

Жыл бұрын

It's. .98$ a bar at Walmart

@FatNebraskaMom

Жыл бұрын

@@therealbigfoot3076 au contraire, mon frere. WalMart has hiked prices of everything, even before the pandemic circus. You can only find it for cheap nowadays at yhe hispanic groceries.

Very simple recipe. I am gonna try it. Can i use vinegar or any other substitute instead of borax?

@bluefeatherhomestead

4 ай бұрын

Good question. Thank you. I think it would be fine. I usually put 1/4 to 1/2 cup vinegar in my wash as a fabric softener. You can use washing soda or baking soda works, too.

@tfahairstyles

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for replying. I will add some on my laundry load instead. Thank you

is this safe for the washing machine, its not going to clog?

Zote soap 14.1 oz $1.89 @ Walmart NH

@bluefeatherhomestead

8 ай бұрын

Very nice to know! Thank you so much for sharing. ~Sammie 😊

Just wondering if this jells up like it does will it gum up your washing machine innards over time??

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

That's definitely a great concern. It really does gel up, but you add half gel and half water in a jug and shake it before each load. It's really no thicker than store bought liquid detergent. (Probably thinner, actually)

@esterwyman

Жыл бұрын

Run Vinegar every so often , in your washing machine 👍

@FrankGutowski-ls8jt

Жыл бұрын

@@bluefeatherhomestead You obviously don’t understand chemistry. The problem is that soaps react with hard water minerals to deposit scum. That’s what clogs bathroom tub drains. Soap scum and hair. Scum clogs washers too, especially expensive modern washers that use smaller amounts of cold water. This kind of thinking totally escapes DIY enthusiasts who think that if granny used soap it must be fine for me. These are not smart people. Granny used hot water, lots of force on a scrub board, and thorough rinsing to get the soap and dirt out. HE washers work with detergents formulated for them which allow use of cold water, mild agitation and less rinse water.

Do u have a recipe or amount of same thing making smaller amount using only a cut slice of the soap I want to make right racio and how much do I need to add to laundry please

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

That is a great question. If you cut your bar in 4 parts then you would use 1 piece or 1/4 of the bar to mix with 11/4 gallon of HOT water. (Let sit until dissolved & thick) But then you would still have to mix that with half water to use in washer. 1 cup of soap mix per load.(You can probably tell that I am trying to figure this out as I am writing) 🤪🤣 oh boy I hope this helps and doesn't really confuse you.

I bought 5 bar's of Zote today at My local supermarket Food 4 less for $1.29

@bluefeatherhomestead

10 ай бұрын

Wow!!! That's amazing.💥 I love that. What an awesome deal. That will make a lot of laundry soap for penny's on the dollar. Thank you for sharing this & have a blessed day. ~Sammie

What does it smell like I know it has coconut in it and I don't like doesn't smell like thank you for your time

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

Great question Jessie! I honestly do NOT care for coconut~ I never have. 😂 This has a very clean smell to me otherwise I couldn't use it. Ever since I was a kid. That coconut cake always looked so good and then I would try it.... Nope- tastes like suntan lotion. 😆 Hope this helps. Have a great week, my friend. ~Sammie

@jessiebaillargeon4191

Жыл бұрын

@@bluefeatherhomestead I've been gathering up the products to the laundry soap slowly but surely haven't made it yet tide has a laundry bar we're going to try that first cuz he likes he likes tide want to try the other laundry bars as well

@dinarusso3320

Жыл бұрын

Fels Naphtha cleans a lot better and is also better on stains! I didn't think Zote cleaned very well.

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

@Dina Russo I have started leaning toward your statement here. I have been using more of the fells naphtha, powder form lately. I will use zote on delicates, but that F.N. definitely works better on work clothes. I agree, smells great too.

@FrankGutowski-ls8jt

Жыл бұрын

Zote doesn’t have coconut in it.

Is this safe for septic tanks?

@bluefeatherhomestead

3 ай бұрын

Yes. We have septic.

Will it lump up overtime or does it remain in liquid form????

@bluefeatherhomestead

5 ай бұрын

It turns into a thick gel form. I have to mix it really well before I get a refill. (Then add my water to the container that I'm using)

Has anyone had an issue with their buckets cracking because of the weight? I keep my bucket under the sink and twice I’ve had the bucket crack at the bottom. This time the soap dripped out all over my kitchen. Does anyone have a solution to this? I’ve been through two different 5 gallon buckets

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

😲 Oh my!!! I can't speak for others, but I haven't had any buckets crack or leak. Now you have me thinking about it.... I've been using the most recent bucket for 7 years now. I store it on my laundry room floor in the corner. It's a Home Depot bucket. I wish I had a solution or answer for you. Maybe you could bottle it up as soon as you make it. (That would be a lot of bottles) or make a half batch or make the powder batch instead of liquid. I've been making that with the fels naphtha soap bars. It works great and smells great too. Wishing you the best. Have a great day. 🌞 Sammie 😁

@umustbbornagainActs2-38

Жыл бұрын

Try a 3.5 gallon bucket. Go talk to the bakery manager at your local Walmart. We use those buckets and haven't had any issues. I also got a 1/2 " PVC ball valve and put on the bottom of the 5 gallon bucket we keep on top of our dryer..

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

@@umustbbornagainActs2-38 Brilliant! Thank you for sharing this. ✨️ Great idea.

Can u mix this wit vinegar for washing instead of Borax

@bluefeatherhomestead

11 ай бұрын

Yes! Well, I say yes, but I pour my vinegar in after the water has filled up the washer. I don't mix it in with the soap container. (I went back to an older machine & never been happier) some new washers lock when you start load, so you may not be able to do that. 😪 I googled the question, and it says that vinegar is acidic, which makes it a good cleaner, but when you mix it with soap, it neutralizes it, which defeats the purpose. I add vinegar as for a fabric softener. Soooooo.... idk. I hope this helps, but now it has me wondering and may do some more studying on it.

Hi from rural Cyprus!

@bluefeatherhomestead

2 жыл бұрын

Hello hello.. Good day to you! ❤

Hey there are you still using this?

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely. I use this on mine and kids clothes mostly. I use the fels-naptha powder in hot water for husbands work clothes these days. I change it up. They clean great & smell clean. Have a great wknd my friend. ~Sammie

I’ve been using it in a more “powder” form. Is there a reason you use the bigger holes in the grater? I grate it on the smaller holes then Mix a box of borax and washing soda. With two bars of zote. Am I doing this all wrong?

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

No, your are doing it perfectly. I have since started making it powder form. I grate it on bigger side and then use my ninja food processor to grind up the rest. Takes up way less space than this liquid. ~although this liquid is still great for delicates & cleans & smells great.

@rachelr8897

Жыл бұрын

@@bluefeatherhomestead I maybe using too much borax/washing soda I just grind up two bars and add both boxes. Thought maybe if I did the liquid it would last longer cause now I get like a mnth and a half out of it and have to put every Cycle on soak to make sure it dissolves all the way. Which adds so much time ☹️

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

@@rachelr8897 ohhh... Ok. I'm sorry, I see what you're saying. I use 2 cups of washing soda per 1 bar (been using fels naptha bars lately) put that in your liquid mix. I only use borax if I am washing with hot water, for like husbands work clothes and towels. Do you have one of those smart washers that doesn't add very much water? I would definitely be using the liquid form if so & in my opinion liquid would last longer than powder bc it makes so much and is concentrate. I hope this is helping. 😬

@rachelr8897

Жыл бұрын

@@bluefeatherhomestead definitely helping. And ya we have one of those front loaders that have all the bells and whistles which is great sometimes but most of the time it takes longer. For a fuller load I have to put it on bulky and it’s at least a 90 min cycle plus the 30 min soak option. I just prefer the smell of Zote and I haven’t even seen it around here. But if Amazon is having a great sale on it I’ll buy some but that’s not often. With everything mix I put probably half a cup to a cup in there. I’m probably just using too much anyways. Also add the Oxy clean smell one to the mix but I could omit that and just use it when I’m washing like blankets and stuff the dogs get on. I have a sorta off topic question but still detergent related and I don’t want to bug you. Just have a stomach bug going through the house so I’ve been up since 330am and my mind is turning more than usual lol

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

@@rachelr8897 You are totally not bothering me at all. I think I will try that oxy. I've only used that a couple of times. We bought one of those washers like 5 years ago. I hated it from day 1! I wasn't trying to be ungrateful but prayed that thing would die. It did not clean my clothes. Lolol... it finally died and was going to the laundry mat for like a month. My daughter found me and older type washer with an agitator 2 weeks ago and I have never been happier. 😆😆 I almost made a video of it. The one we had was a top loader, no agitator, never filled up with water, no way to set for small, medium or large load & took FOREVER to wash. My daughter has a new one and is fine with hers, so it must've just been the brand I got.

Why can’t we just throw flakes in the wash?

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

Great question. I have always heard and read that you must dissolve it in hot water before washing. I think this was originally a soap for hand washing clothes. I do use fels-naptha in a dry detergent though.

Can i add oxi clean?

@bluefeatherhomestead

9 ай бұрын

Absolutely

@npm1421

9 ай бұрын

@@bluefeatherhomestead thanks

@bluefeatherhomestead

9 ай бұрын

@@npm1421 My pleasure. Have a great night.

How much soap from the final gallon for an HE washer?

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure exactly what you are asking, but I use a cup of soap mix per load. My HE washer was bigger, so I would add about 1 cup & 1/2 of soap.

@shelly5619

Жыл бұрын

That's exactly what I was asking, thank you!

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

@@shelly5619 Fantastic!! Thank you 😊

@FrankGutowski-ls8jt

Жыл бұрын

Lol. No modern washer is designed to use soap.

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

@@FrankGutowski-ls8jt 🙏🙏🙏

This video was confusing

@therealbigfoot3076

Жыл бұрын

It's made with love

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

@@therealbigfoot3076 Thank you ~♡

@Idklalalalak

9 ай бұрын

@@therealbigfoot3076please help when adding my soap to washing machine do I add it to soap dispenser or to clothes? Thank you.

Don’t store your zote near a window mine turned white and smelled a little like wax instead of soap

@bluefeatherhomestead

11 ай бұрын

😲 wow! Ok. Thank you for that tip. I was actually just in the middle of making my powder soap. Smells fantastic! Have a great week, my friend.

It's 175 now oh, I'm sorry $1.75

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

Oh wow 😲. Almost doubled. Thank you for that information.

the sink makes the camera go green and purple

@Yusefdoesthings

9 ай бұрын

for milisecond

@bluefeatherhomestead

9 ай бұрын

Wow! I'll have to go back and watch that.

@Yusefdoesthings

9 ай бұрын

it happen twice when she said "sink"@@bluefeatherhomestead

@bluefeatherhomestead

9 ай бұрын

@Yusefdoesthings I saw it! I turned it way down to slow-mo to freeze on it. That was weird.

@Yusefdoesthings

9 ай бұрын

@@bluefeatherhomestead i actaly did not expect you to text bad but stl its kinda weird that the screen turns green and purple

The Bar soaps for washing clothes, were for using with a Washing Board 🧼

@FrankGutowski-ls8jt

Жыл бұрын

Correct. No modern washer is designed to use soap, which requires hot water, vigorous agitation and thorough rinsing. Note that she doesn’t include a water softener, thereby ensuring that her laundry becomes thoroughly coated with soap scum, making it dingy, smelly, and water repellent.