How do I make a DIY laundry detergent?

For homemade cleaning products, we have a ton of science based DIY options and articles here: https://chemistrycachet.com/category/cleaner/

For DIY detergent, I have used a similar one to this: https://www.mrshappyhomemaker.com/homemade-liquid-laundry-detergent-plus-a-free-printable-label/

Hi Sheryle!

There are a lot of recipes for detergent, and here are some of them.

My sister makes her own laundry detergent as well.

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=How+do+I+make+a+DIY+laundry+detergent%3f&qpvt=How+do+I+make+a+DIY+laundry+detergent%3f&FORM=VDRE

This recipe for OxiClean works great: https://www.craftylittlegnome.com/homemade-oxiclean-recipe/

Here's a great post on a homemade all natural laundry detergent.

Hi Sheryle - I love this laundry detergent that we use. It's an all-natural DIY and made with safe ingredients. You can use it on an HE machine too. Hope this helps! Hugs, Holly

https://pinkfortitude.com/laundry-detergent/

PS - We have a FREE eBook with recipes for all of my homemade and all-natural cleaners. You can download it here --> https://pinkfortitude.com/thank#GreenClean

Laundry Detergent Powder Recipe

• 4 cups Borax
• 4 cups washing soda
• 2 cups baking soda
• 4 cups Castile bar soap
• 10 drops essential oil, optional
• Sealed tub

This recipe, made with simple ingredients, makes 1 gallon of homemade soap.

• 1 cup borax (freshens, deodorizes, and lifts dirt and stains)
• 1 cup washing soda (freshens and deodorizes)
• 1 cup liquid castile soap or Sal Suds (the main cleaning agent, lifts dirt and cleans)
• 50 drops essential oil (optional for a scent)
• 15 cups water (distilled water, found in any grocery store, is best as it doesn’t contain containments found in tap or filtered water)