You might want to make your own laundry detergent for any of the following reasons:
- Making laundry detergent for sensitive skin
- Saving money
- Knowing exactly what ingredients are in your clothes
Of all the DIY cleaners, laundry detergent is the one that I haven't wanted to do. I would start reading ingredient lists and directions and instantly look away. It's always been easier to buy laundry soap (even the not-so-great stuff) then turn my kitchen into a soap-making factory. Until I found this easy recipe for homemade liquid laundry detergent.
You might want to make your own laundry detergent for any of the following reasons:
*Depending on a lot of factors, you may find that the finished laundry soap will gel a little bit. This will be perfectly fine and will not affect how it performs. Just give it a quick mix or shake it up before adding to the laundry as you do the loads.
Use about 1/4 cup of soap per load of laundry and wash as normal.
Interested in more green cleaning recipes? Check out my Fizzy Toilet Bowl Cleaner recipe.
And this Natural Odor Eliminator that works like Febreeze does.
I use a 1/2 cup of both 20 Mule Team Borax and Washing Soda for laundry. If the load is especially dirty, I might add a measure of Oxyclean and/or a drop or two of (horrors) 🙂 laundry detergent.
I don't mix anything together, add water, heat, or put up in jars. As the washer fills, I'll add the powders..They mix easily so I don't wait for the washer to fill. It won't damage your clothes.
If you absolutely can't tolerate a tiny bit of detergent, swap it out for Castile soap, Fels Naptha, your choice.
I've done this for years. The clothes come out clean & bright and I don't have to turn the stove on. 🤗
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Have a question about this project?
Cost-wise how much does this recipe cost per load? Is it safe for an he washer? I'd still want to add my cleansing essential oil blend too since it keeps the machine and clothes from smelling funky.😊 (But I don't think I'd add it in the container unless it's glass or stainless steel. I usually add it into each load.)
It cost less than .25 cent a load. A lot of people add their favorite essential oil. Great idea
Is it safe on HE machines ?
Thank you sso very much!
What is washing soda?