If out of Laundry Detergent, What do You use as Substitute?

EarlJam · Post by **EarlJam** » February 26th, 2011, 3:41 pm

I've used several things. I'm out now, and need to know!

OZZIE4DUKE · Post by **OZZIE4DUKE** » February 26th, 2011, 4:20 pm

There is probably enough residual detergent left in your clothes and the washer to get by using just water for one or two loads. You might not get grass stains out, but "normal" dirt will probably come out just fine. If you look in the tub during the first wash cycle, you'll probably see some suds on top even without using any detergent.

A Sears repair man (not the same one referred to in the jokes I posted a few minutes ago) suggested I use about half the detergent that's recommended on the bottle. Unless you have hard water, you don't need that much to clean your clothes.

captmojo · Post by **captmojo** » February 26th, 2011, 5:30 pm

I went with dishwashing detergent.
I considered the horse blood thing, yet decided against it, believing it may indicate some sort of wierd religion connection.

CathyCA · Post by **CathyCA** » February 26th, 2011, 6:19 pm

You ran out of laundry detergent?

Go to the next door neighbor's house. Ask if you can borrow a cup of laundry detergent.

Or, you could use baking soda. It will take the odors out of your clothes.

(Or you could go to the store and buy some more laundry detergent.)

ArkieDukie · Post by **ArkieDukie** » February 26th, 2011, 6:20 pm

CathyCA wrote:(Or you could go to the store and buy some more laundry detergent.)

Cathy beat me to it - that's exactly what I was going to say!

DukeUsul · Post by **DukeUsul** » February 26th, 2011, 11:06 pm

I just keep digging further and further into the back of the closet to find older, rattier clothes to wear instead.

DevilAlumna · Post by **DevilAlumna** » February 26th, 2011, 11:41 pm

Woolite. (or does that count as laundry detergent? ;) )

CathyCA · Post by **CathyCA** » February 27th, 2011, 12:20 am

DevilAlumna wrote:Woolite. (or does that count as laundry detergent? ;) )

Do you seriously believe that EarlJam has Woolite at his house? Does he even have fine washables?

DevilAlumna · Post by **DevilAlumna** » February 27th, 2011, 1:24 am

CathyCA wrote:
DevilAlumna wrote:Woolite. (or does that count as laundry detergent? ;) )

Do you seriously believe that EarlJam has Woolite at his house? Does he even have fine washables?

Well, with all his talk about stockings, I thought there was a chance.... ;)

Miles · Post by **Miles** » February 27th, 2011, 7:36 am

Dr. Bronner's Peppermint Liquid Soap.
That's also the the only soap I take camping. I clean dishes with it, shampoo, bath and brush my teeth it too. One ounce can last through a weekend easy.

CathyCA · Post by **CathyCA** » February 27th, 2011, 8:45 am

DevilAlumna wrote:
CathyCA wrote:
DevilAlumna wrote:Woolite. (or does that count as laundry detergent? ;) )

Do you seriously believe that EarlJam has Woolite at his house? Does he even have fine washables?

Well, with all his talk about stockings, I thought there was a chance.... ;)

Oh, I TOEtally forgot about the stockings! ;)

Yup. Use Woolite.

captmojo · Post by **captmojo** » February 27th, 2011, 10:21 am

Well, there is another way. Ughh...Let your landlord do your laundry for you. Ahem.

Ima Facultiwyfe · Post by **Ima Facultiwyfe** » February 27th, 2011, 12:08 pm

Miles wrote:Dr. Bronner's Peppermint Liquid Soap.
That's also the the only soap I take camping. I clean dishes with it, shampoo, bath and brush my teeth it too. One ounce can last through a weekend easy.

That's my grandson's favorite soap. We keep some in the outside shower at the lake. Very invigorating when in your birthday suit outside. But, it can sure clean out your sinuses used indoors!!!

I would caution EJ not to use but a spoonful or so in his washer. The suds may be overwhelming!
Love, Ima

OZZIE4DUKE · Post by **OZZIE4DUKE** » February 27th, 2011, 4:29 pm

Ima Facultiwyfe wrote:
Miles wrote:Dr. Bronner's Peppermint Liquid Soap.
That's also the the only soap I take camping. I clean dishes with it, shampoo, bath and brush my teeth it too. One ounce can last through a weekend easy.
That's my grandson's favorite soap. We keep some in the outside shower at the lake. Very invigorating when in your birthday suit outside. But, it can sure clean out your sinuses used indoors!!!

I would caution EJ not to use but a spoonful or so in his washer. The suds may be overwhelming!
Love, Ima

throatybeard · Post by **throatybeard** » February 27th, 2011, 5:31 pm

I walk up the street to Family Dollar and get more detergent.

Ima Facultiwyfe · Post by **Ima Facultiwyfe** » February 27th, 2011, 10:25 pm

OZZIE4DUKE wrote:
Ima Facultiwyfe wrote:
Miles wrote:Dr. Bronner's Peppermint Liquid Soap.
That's also the the only soap I take camping. I clean dishes with it, shampoo, bath and brush my teeth it too. One ounce can last through a weekend easy.
That's my grandson's favorite soap. We keep some in the outside shower at the lake. Very invigorating when in your birthday suit outside. But, it can sure clean out your sinuses used indoors!!!

I would caution EJ not to use but a spoonful or so in his washer. The suds may be overwhelming!
Love, Ima

Well, if you insist. Come on up to the lake for a shower and I'll take your picture.

Love, Ima

EarlJam · Post by **EarlJam** » February 28th, 2011, 9:14 am

captmojo wrote:Well, there is another way. Ughh...Let your landlord do your laundry for you. Ahem.

And he WOULD. I like it!

-EarlJam

lawgrad91 · Post by **lawgrad91** » February 28th, 2011, 9:15 am

Ima Facultiwyfe wrote:
OZZIE4DUKE wrote:
Ima Facultiwyfe wrote:Dr. Bronner's Peppermint Liquid Soap.
That's also the the only soap I take camping. I clean dishes with it, shampoo, bath and brush my teeth it too. One ounce can last through a weekend easy.
That's my grandson's favorite soap. We keep some in the outside shower at the lake. Very invigorating when in your birthday suit outside. But, it can sure clean out your sinuses used indoors!!!

I would caution EJ not to use but a spoonful or so in his washer. The suds may be overwhelming!
Love, Ima

Well, if you insist. Come on up to the lake for a shower and I'll take your picture.
Love, Ima

Ima, thanks for making my day!

DukieInKansas · Post by **DukieInKansas** » March 1st, 2011, 12:54 pm

lawgrad91 wrote:
Ima Facultiwyfe wrote:
OZZIE4DUKE wrote: Dr. Bronner's Peppermint Liquid Soap.
That's also the the only soap I take camping. I clean dishes with it, shampoo, bath and brush my teeth it too. One ounce can last through a weekend easy.
That's my grandson's favorite soap. We keep some in the outside shower at the lake. Very invigorating when in your birthday suit outside. But, it can sure clean out your sinuses used indoors!!!

I would caution EJ not to use but a spoonful or so in his washer. The suds may be overwhelming!
Love, Ima

Well, if you insist. Come on up to the lake for a shower and I'll take your picture.
Love, Ima

Ima, thanks for making my day!

Mine, too!

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