Laundry Room Talk: Homemade Laundry Detergent Essentials & Tips

by Hibiscus House

Hello it's Monday!
Here at Hibiscus House the first thing that comes to mind is today is "Laundry Day". That might not be the whole truth because the first thing that comes to mind is a great cup of coffee and then laundry! Join me today as we tackle the subject of making our own laundry detergent.

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It's funny but when thinking of a home my first thought has been, "Where can I put my clothes line?". I know not many people think of that now-a-days, but it has been instilled in me from childhood. Watching my mama wash and hang out our laundry was a fun time. Fun for me at least but she worked really hard with seven of us at home.

Borax, a detergent booster raises the level of PH level of water closer to neutral. In other words it softens the water.

It is also a natural alternative to ColorSafe Bleach.

Sodium Borate was discovered in Death Valley in 1881. Click here see the complete "History" as well as more information about this product!

Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda

Do not Confuse this with Arm & Hammer Baking Soda. They are different forms and don't do the same thing. A natural detergent booster and freshener that can be used around the home. You can read a little about it here Arm & Hammer.

Join me by clicking the link below to see many more tips and ingredients you can use in making your own homemade laundry detergent