White damask napkins, linens, and even socks can be whitened on the stove!
1. Fill a pot with water and a few slices of lemon.
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Turn off heat.
4. Add items (such as socks).
5. Let soak for up to 1 hour.
6. Wash as usual.
For extra brightening, spead them out in the sunlight to dry.
Source: Martha Stewart Living
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Soap vs. Detergent
What is the difference between soap and detergent? Soap is made from natural ingredients (either plant- or animal-based ones), while detergent commonly refers to a synthetic product.
Soaps are made by mixing a fat (plant or animal) with a caustic soda (like lye or potassium hydroxide). Soaps require very little energy in the production process and can be made without having any leftover by-products. Soaps have been around for hundreds of years, perhaps thousands. Soaps do biodegrade in our waterways, which are better for your health and the environment. They are the most natural option.
The most widely-used detergent, sodium lauryl sulfate, is created by reacting sulfuric acid with dodecanol (a fatty alcohol), adding a few other chemicals, heating it up, and adding more chemicals. On the average, there are about 10 steps in the production of a detergent. Household detergents became widely available in the US in the 1940's as a result of wartime shortages of the fats and oils needed for soap production. Detergents can be very harmful and toxic to our waterways.
Soaps are made by mixing a fat (plant or animal) with a caustic soda (like lye or potassium hydroxide). Soaps require very little energy in the production process and can be made without having any leftover by-products. Soaps have been around for hundreds of years, perhaps thousands. Soaps do biodegrade in our waterways, which are better for your health and the environment. They are the most natural option.
The most widely-used detergent, sodium lauryl sulfate, is created by reacting sulfuric acid with dodecanol (a fatty alcohol), adding a few other chemicals, heating it up, and adding more chemicals. On the average, there are about 10 steps in the production of a detergent. Household detergents became widely available in the US in the 1940's as a result of wartime shortages of the fats and oils needed for soap production. Detergents can be very harmful and toxic to our waterways.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
New items coming your way.
SimpleSuds is currently working on some new stuff!
Soon we will have a new laundry soap formula specifically designed with your baby in mind.
On the K-9 front we will be introducing a carpet treatment to help repel pesky fleas and other six leggeds that bother your pooch.
Got any items you'd like to see produce. Drop us a line and we'll see what we can do.
Soon we will have a new laundry soap formula specifically designed with your baby in mind.
On the K-9 front we will be introducing a carpet treatment to help repel pesky fleas and other six leggeds that bother your pooch.
Got any items you'd like to see produce. Drop us a line and we'll see what we can do.
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