How To Make Homemade Laundry Soap (Only 4 Ingredients) - Watch Video
Learn how easy it is to make your own homemade laundry detergent. This recipe is simple to make and lasts our family 6 months.
There is something really satisfying about making your own products. Not only does it save you money but it’s nice to know laundry detergent isn’t some mysterious blend of ingredients only the people at Tide know how to do.
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Why Make Your Own Laundry Detergent?
- Easy to make. This recipe uses only 4 ingredients.
- It’s affordable, costing only pennies per load.
- Makes a large batch, lasting up to six months.
- Homemade means you know exactly what’s in it, no added chemicals.
- And most importantly, it works!
What You Need
- Large Container
- Scooper
- 8 cups Borax
- 8 cups Baking Soda
- 8-12 cups Super Washing Soda
- 3 bars of Ivory Soap (grated) or approx. 3 cups of Soap Flakes
How To Make
- In a large container, mix together super washing soda, borax and baking soda. This can create a lot of dust so it’s best to mix in a well ventilated area.
- Using a designated grater, grate Ivory bars and add to container. Alternatively you can buy soap flakes that are already shredded for you.
- Mix well.
- Use 2 Tbsp per wash cycle.
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I use diatomaceous earth also .I Took down lots of pine trees when I first moved in my house because of the pine needle beetles and ticks I live out in the country on just over 3 acres with 2 farms near me and retired here to VA from NJ for the peace it gave me .Borax is also great for gardens , VA is a ant heaven I found out , besides japenese beetles , stink bugs and lady bug invasions 2 times a year . We get black lady bugs and when squashed they smell like stink bugs and invade houses horribly . I don't like pest control companies they use horrible sprays . Did I forget to mention the many spiders we get here I moved to bug heaven love it and hate it at the same time
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I never use sugar the borax is sweet enough for ants . Sugar just attracks more ants to where you don't want them . Borax also takes care of spiders
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