How to make my own laundry detergent?

Here's a link with options from our Hometalkers:

https://www.hometalk.com/search/all?filter=homemade%20laundry%20detergent

Recipe:

• 1 cup of washing soda
• 1 cup of Borax
• Fels Naptha Bar Soap

Directions:

1. Grate your soap thoroughly into a large bowl.
2. Add 1 cup Borax and 1 cup of washing soda to the grated soap.
3. Stir until thoroughly mixed (you can use a food processor for this if you like, but be sure to wash it thoroughly with very hot water and dish soap to remove all traces of the detergent before using it in food preparation).
4. Store the powdered detergent in an airtight container.
5. Use approximately two tablespoons per load.

Hello Christie, I can vouch for the formula provided by Redcatcec; however, I add 1 cup of granular Oxi-Clean to the mixture. It lasts a very long time and works very well.

14 Homemade Natural Laundry Detergent

https://www.tipsbulletin.com/homemade-natural-laundry-detergent/

here is a recipe for you Christie

https://thefrugalhomemaker.com/2013/02/18/homemade-laundry-detergent/

Here is a great recipe! https://greatoakcircle.com/homemade-laundry-detergent

DIY laundry 'detergent' can RUIN your washing machine:The same soap that builds up in your textiles is also building up in your washing machine. This can cause in mold or mildew to grow inside your machine. And, this is the real problem I have with homemade laundry 'detergents' – they will void your machines warranty.

Here's a recipe that uses Fels Naptha Bar

https://afewshortcuts.com/homemade-laundry-detergent-washer-safe/

It makes 18 pounds (!) for under $18.00

Here's one more and it works with HE machines: https://www.hometalk.com/diy/clean/house/homemade-laundry-detergent-and-why-it-works-so-well-1406055

Hi Christie, here is a great recipe for you, 2 cups washing soda. 2 cups borax. 1 5.5oz bar laundry soap finely grated. 1 cup Oxi Clean

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)