02-21-2011, 09:52 PM
I don't make my own detergent but when I had my first baby (almost 3 years ago- wowza!) I cloth diapered her & used detergents like Planet & Charlie's Soap. Also got into making my own cleaners then, a lot of vinegar, baking soda, etc. I mop my kitchen tile & damp mop our hardwoods w/vinegar & water as well. My spouse is in the Army & their uniforms cannot be washed w/detergent that has optical brighteners. That's a hard thing to find anymore.
It's the hint of arsenic that gives it that extra kick.