I’m pretty sure that there are still a fair few people in the world who successfully clean most of their things in fresh rivers and streams.
Sure, if there’s a specific stain which requires localised cleaning, use chemicals to do so. But for a general rinse through in warm water, it doesn’t seem necessary for anything else.
A trip to the swimming pool and steam room, with a shower before and after, sorts out deeper cleanses without the need for soap.
Yes Janet… you just add it to drawer like you normally would 
Same Paul! I made a fresh batch just a few days ago - only thing is my soda crystals had turned into little rocks! Apparently they do this in extreme heat - wish I knew that before the heatwave 
I had to put them in a strong bag and then smash it on the ground to shatter them! Seem to work fine anyway - they dissolve in the water.
Yes, my soda soda crystals tended to clump together too! As you say, they dissolve in water 
I agree some washing detergents have a strong fragrance. I don’t mind as the smell wears off fairly quickly, but i’m sure fragrance free detergents are available to buy online, if not in the supermarket.
Just had a small section of essential oils arrive from Amazon. For diffusers and for adding to the white vinegar fabric softener in the washing machine.
The rosemary smells terrific!
Nice! I love Rosemary - I recently bought a 1 litre bottle of it (and a few others)
A litre?
Well that should tide you over - does smell good though!
Yep, it just seemed better value in the long run.
I also got a few others, tea tree, eucalyptus and pine.
Tea tree I use whenever I change my bedsheets - you sprinkle it on your mattress and leave it for a few hours, then vacuum the mattress. This helps kill/remove bed bugs
Top tip indeed. Bet it smells really nice too
vinegar in the laundry?? i always thought that was just for cleaning windows. does the clothes smell like a salad or does it go away
They don’t smell of vinegar at all - just ‘fresh’
Do make sure it’s “white” vinegar" unless you want your Levi’s smelling like a fish and chip shop!
Excuse me I’m sure! 
We don’t have bedbugs in West Sussex - please demote yourself to TL2 status forthwith! 
Indeed. In West Sussex you never have anything smaller than earwigs and wood lice in your mattresses.
Apart from the the sheep ticks…
That’s what happens if you insist on taking your extramarital partner to bed while your wife’s nipped to Asda for some more Sarsons.
Now you’re just being rude - blatant Sussexism! 
It’s the Harry and Meghan connection that brings it out of me.
Talking of which, I’m sure that she will have a recipe for some With Love homemade soaps.
I’m filled with anticipation…
