Dear Frugal Upstate, I’ve been using and love your Homemade Laundry Soap, but it’s got me wondering. . . do you have a frugal homemade laundry stain remover? My kids (and frankly my husband) are hard on clothes. Alice Well Alice, here are a few inexpensive options you can use to deal with stains. Remember,… Keep Reading
Frugal Stain Remover Soak
Stains are a fact of life when it comes to kids-or grownups that forget and weed the garden on their knees in their good jean capris. Sigh. Ok, so no one is perfect! Before you run out and buy some expensive stain remover, try this frugal stain soak and see how it works for you…. Keep Reading
Reader’s Question: How Do You Use Powdered Laundry Detergent in an HE Washer
Dear Frugal Upstate, I just came across your post “Using Homemade Laundry Detergent in an HE Washer” and would like to know how everyone is using power in their front loading HE machines? Are you putting it in with the wash or putting it in the dispenser? I thought the dispenser was for liquid only?… Keep Reading
Reader’s Question: How to Scent Homemade Laundry Detergent
Dear Frugal Upstate, I really like your homemade laundry detergent recipe-but I was wondering, is there any product or fragrance you can add to the detergent to make it smell like Gain? Don Don, I’m so thrilled that you enjoy the Homemade Powdered Laundry Detergent recipe! Unfortunately I’m afraid that I can’t think of anything… Keep Reading
Recipe: Homemade Powdered Laundry Soap
What are the benefits to making your own laundry soap? 1. It’s a great money saver-especially if you compare it to the “allergy free” or “scent free” versions. 2. It’s easy! With 3 ingredients and a food processor you can whip up a batch in just a few minutes. 3. You know exactly what is… Keep Reading
Reader’s Letter: Making Your Dryer Last
I got this email from Drew-a fellow blogger (and author!) over at “How to Cook Like Your Grandmother“. Dear Frugal Upstate, Got this in an email forwarded from my mother today. Thought you’d like it. ===================== “The heating unit went out on my dryer! The gentleman that fixes things around the house for us told… Keep Reading
**Psst!**
Ok, I rarely post links to giveaways on other folks sites-not because I don’t want to support fellow bloggers, but just because there are SO MANY of them out there! Other folks out there already do a so much better job of compiling giveaways etc. But this, well this is such a perfect fit. Over… Keep Reading
Giveaway: Complete the Cycle
Laundry. It just never seems to be done, does it? I swear that by the time I’m done washing everything, folding it and putting it away, all the dirty baskets are full again! I actually don’t mind cycling the laundry through the washer and dryer-or hanging it on the line when the weather permits. Actually-I… Keep Reading
Homemade Dryer Balls (Frugal & Green!)
Several months ago my mom gave me some of those plastic dryer balls. You’ve seen them, they look like a tennis ball and a porcupine had a blue plastic love child. Up until that point, I had used the little squares of sponge soaked in liquid laundry softener & water method instead of dryer sheets…. Keep Reading
Readers Question & Best Of – The Cost Effectiveness of Homemade Laudry Detergent
After my repost of “Frugal Laundry Care” I received the following comment: I have seen this before, and while it has its merits, I have always wondered why when comparing laundry detergent prices, bloggers choose one of the most expensive places to buy detergent. Everyone compares prices from Drugstore.com. (Plus it appears to be old… Keep Reading
