As with the shampoo we discussed earlier, laundry detergents have the same problem; a whole mess of chemicals that aren't good for us, or our planet. It's so crazy easy, you can make great big batches for a fraction of what a box or a bottle costs. It is just as effective. You're less likely to have an allergic reaction, and you can either scent it or leave it plain.
What you'll need:
- 1 bar of plain Ivory or Castile soap (Don't get all fancy with this, moisturizes and scents won't help you wash your clothes. Plain old basic soap is all you need)
- 1 Cup of Borax
- 1 Cup of Baking Soda
- Optional: 1 Tbsp finely ground herbs or 10 - 12 drops of essential oils (experiment with amounts in this. It's for fragrance. a little goes a long way, but make it the way you're happy with it.)
- A container large enough to hold it
- A cheese grater
- A whisk or spoon
Instructions: (WITH PICTURES!!!)
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| 1. Grate the soap. |
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| 2. Add Baking Soda |
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| 3. Stir |
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| 4. Add Borax |
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| 5. Stir |
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| 6. Add to storage container. |
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| 7. Seal and Label! |
Use:
1-2 Tbsp per regular load. Use more or less depending on how soiled your clothes are and the size of the load.
It will make approximately 32 -64 loads depending on the amount you use, but it's so inexpensive, you can easily make more when you want it!
Oh, you wanted liquid detergent? No problem...
Have you tried this? Know other laundry soap recipes? Tell us about it!!
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