southern.scents Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 Not sure where this would go but I was just wondering if anyone had tried making scented laundry detergent. My mom has been begging me to make some so I picked up a box of unscented powdered detergent and mixed in some FO. It smells great. I am worried that the FO may mess up the clothes but she was determined... so we used it on some of our beach towels so that if they did get ruined it would not matter too much. I will let you all know how they turn out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sally Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 Was thinking of trying that with unscented fabric softener, so many of my fo's smell better than the fragranced stuff in the shops.Sally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southern.scents Posted September 16, 2007 Author Share Posted September 16, 2007 The laundry detergent worked great. No harm to the clothes and they smell great. You should smell them when they are in the dryer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NattyCat Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 not sure about the USA, but I think there may be legal implications if you tried to sell it in the UK?I think it is against the law to repackage some other company's product and then sell it as your own, whether you add FO to it or not? Not sure, but I asked this question a long time ago to some trading official and they gave me that reply...but then I wasn't going to add FOto it, was just gonna repackage and resell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southern.scents Posted September 17, 2007 Author Share Posted September 17, 2007 I'll check into that. I don't think it will be a big problem. If it sells good, and that becomes a problem I will just go to the company and get permission if possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 to make my laundry smell good I put a few drops of whatever on an old sock and toss it into the dryer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southern.scents Posted September 17, 2007 Author Share Posted September 17, 2007 I bet that works great. Im going to try some of the liquid kind. Anyone know where I could get some boxes that might work for packaging. Low minimum, like 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 I have a friend who makes Scented Sprays, you know with alcohol, fragrance and water, and she sprays her unscented dryer sheets with it, I have tried it and it really does work great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southern.scents Posted September 17, 2007 Author Share Posted September 17, 2007 At that, could you not just take the FO and lightly brush it on unscented fabric sheets and allow it to dry. A really lengthy process but it could be worth it. I'll test it when I get some more FO in. I have COMPLETELY sold out of everything. Guess its because the holiday season is coming up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doris Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 Call me an idiot, but why would anybody scent unscented detergent and sell it as a product? Is that what making stuff is all about? I can see using bases in b&b, especially when they are used to round out a certain line, but to just buy detergent and pour fo's into it and resell it...? And once you've bought the detergent, the fo's, the packaging, can you really charge enough for it to make something resembling a profit? Are there actually people out there that would buy scented unscented laundry detergent for a small fortune, and what's next, scented unscented kitty litter? I think I'll go back to bed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sally Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 I'd only do it for personal use, I've got enough going on with everything else I do, & as Nattycat said, here in U.K the legal implications would make it unfeasible.Sally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doris Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 Personal use of course, but he is listing it as a product for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southern.scents Posted September 17, 2007 Author Share Posted September 17, 2007 It's a product that I would like to sell but as for now just for personal use. I can get the laundry detergent by the case at wholesale prices so by time I add fragrance I can sell it for around the same price as what it actually retails for. I think that is something that people might be interesed in buying and using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doris Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 Not sure where this would go but I was just wondering if anyone had tried making scented laundry detergent. BTW, you are not "making" anything. You are merely adding scent to an already finished product, something any five-year-old can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgirl Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 BTW, you are not "making" anything. You are merely adding scent to an already finished product, something any five-year-old can do..Remember .... We ARE talking to a 16 year old... LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmoopie Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 Not an ideal with alot of merit...... but if I was his mother I'd be really encouraging his testing of the product.... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesoapbox Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 Especially since he is a minor and any legal issues will fall onto the parents, not him! She should really be totally hands on with all of this. No way would I let any of my kids create any type of product to sell to the public for consumption before they hit 18, the age of liability. No way am I gonna be the one in court because my minor child created something that harmed someone else. Hell I won't even let the 11 and 9 year old have a lemonade stand to sell to their friends lol! ANgi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmoopie Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 Well ANgi,My point was.... anything to get a 16 year old to do laundry, would work for me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kforbs126 Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 I'm pretty sure you can not legally make a verbal contract or even have a business as a minor. I will ask my mother, as she is a lawyer, there is no way I would even want to buy a product from someone under 18. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesoapbox Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 I have seen that on Judge Judy (I know I know but I love her rofl!). Always something to do with cars or phones and some dork decided to go into a contract with a minor and it just does not hold up in court for anything so she ends up turning to the parents letting them know that since their minor can not legally enter into a contract that they have now become responsible!Not me, no way, thankyou very much lol!I have no problems getting mine to do laundry lol! If not then they get to go nekkid to school ROFL!Angi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire and Ice Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 I hope this KID has great product insurance because I've been reading his post for awhile and having a great laugh. Maybe he wants to make the laundry detergant in his NEW stainless steel kitchen where he is going to make and sell jams andjellies as well! YIKES!!!!:tiptoe: And let's not forget all the permits either! Fire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesoapbox Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 I don't even think a minor would be able to do all that. Which is why I sure hope his parents are more on hand and they need to get a handle on all that he is offering or wanting to offer. A lawsuit will be fastly approaching with that list of offered items and I sure wouldnt' want to be in their shoes let me tell you. Because it won't be the minor that will have to pay, it's gonna be the parents.AngiP.S. he certainly couldn't make laundry soap in his NEW kitchen that also produces jams and jellies..major major breaking of regulations right there rofl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire and Ice Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 I don't even think a minor would be able to do all that. Which is why I sure hope his parents are more on hand and they need to get a handle on all that he is offering or wanting to offer. A lawsuit will be fastly approaching with that list of offered items and I sure wouldnt' want to be in their shoes let me tell you. Because it won't be the minor that will have to pay, it's gonna be the parents.AngiP.S. he certainly couldn't make laundry soap in his NEW kitchen that also produces jams and jellies..major major breaking of regulations right there rofl!YOU & I KNOW that but I guess maybe this kid thinks he KNOWS it all! I have a friends who made Goat Milk Fudge for years and not only had to build a new kitchen seperate from his other kitchen, he had to have is goat milk parlor inspected once a month too! All of the milk gathering equipment had to be stainless steel too. He spent thousands and thousand bringing everything up to standards to allow the fudge to be made and sold to the public!Then he he spent years making and selling to pay for the upgrade. When it was all paid off, he sold the business because it was too much work!This kid is jumping around because he is easily bored too but a lawsuit can happen down the road!I wonder if he is making sure the scents are skin safe???? Fire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doris Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 Well, I realize that prices vary greatly in different countries and areas. 8 oz of good quality homemade jam in my area costs anywhere from $5.00 - $8.50. He's selling a pound for I think $5.00. He won't be paying off his kitchen anytime soon. His jams and jellies seem to have been a spur-of-the-moment thing like everything else, so God knows where he is making it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kforbs126 Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 Do you honestly think he is selling any of his products? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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