Homemade Laundry Soap
So, isn’t homemade laundry soap time consuming to make?
So, do you get tired of paying a huge amount for laundry detergent that gives you a headache and is rotten for the environment? Yeah. I thought so.
And no, homemade laundry detergent takes just a few minutes to make. It doesn’t go bad so you can get a big container from a restaurant supply (I get containers to hold flour there because I buy organic flour by the 50 lb bag…a container to hold ALL of that is about 10 bucks) and make a ton of it at once.
Most people have at least read about making your own laundry soap. It is really easy and it works! I think the biggest complaint I have had form people who use it is that there are not that many suds. I hate to tell you but that is a good thing! Suds mean soap residues that stay in your clothes and make them dingy. Eww.
Anyway. Remember. We live on a pseudo farm. With only a little over 2 acres I can’t really call it a farm, can I? But we have creeks, mud, livestock, and boys.This recipe is the laundry soap I like, which works well on everything.
Powdered Laundry Soap
- 2 c fels naptha soap (or zote, or castille but fels naptha is the best) grated
- 1 c borax
- 1 c washing soda
- 1/3 c oxy clean
Mix together and use one to two tablespoons per load. Add essential oils if you like. Lavender is good. Tangerine is good. Whatever you love the smell of. Just add about 15 drops of an essential oil or a combination of a couple of them. Store covered and stir before using.
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11 opinions for Homemade Laundry Soap
Carrie
Jul 3, 2008 at 9:59 am
What about using liquid castille soap (such as Dr. Bronners)?
Thrifty Karen
Jul 3, 2008 at 10:49 am
I have really sensitive skin and I’m afraid of the reaction I will have from the Borax. Do you have any suggestions?
Marye Audet
Jul 3, 2008 at 11:11 am
Carrie- You can do that if you are making a liquid laundry soap. This is a powder
Karen- we have chemical sensitivities here and Borax does not bother us. You might do a patch test on your forearm. I will start testing laundry soap recipes for sensitive skin and let you know
Lan
Oct 8, 2008 at 11:47 am
marye -
i have been on the search for these ingredients to make my own laundry detergent. i found borax no problem but everywhere i go, there is no WASHING soda and i can’t find any soap flakes/castile soap. i’m about to just buy them all online!
Marye Audet
Oct 8, 2008 at 12:18 pm
the washing soda you prety much have to get online..amazon is good…the soap? Dr. Bronners is castille, Fels Naptha, etc..you can get those at amazon too.
Amie
Nov 22, 2008 at 9:44 am
If you have a health food store in your area you can find Dr. Bronner’s soap. Also, if your grocery store has a organic or healthy food section you can sometimes find Dr. Bronner’s items.
Look for wahing soda at your local grocery store in the laundry soap aisle with the other powdered items. It’s usually near the borax.
Marye Audet
Nov 22, 2008 at 11:54 am
Amie, washing soda is impossible to find here…I have to get it on Amazon. :) Fewer stores are carrying it
Dawn Rose
Nov 22, 2008 at 7:34 pm
I’ve been using this soap for 6 months now and I’m very happy with it. My tip: Washing soda is sold at pool supply stores as “soda ash” it’s used to clean and adj PH levels. You can find it on online pool stores. Look for 100% Sodium Carbonate. They sell it in many sizes and is tons cheaper than in the grocery stores!! Good Luck and enjoy the money saved!
Marye Audet
Nov 22, 2008 at 10:05 pm
I did not know that Dawn Rose, thank you! Glad you like the soap!
vgs
Nov 30, 2008 at 7:31 pm
I just found Dr. Bronner’s at Target! Maybe someone here has posted that already. I’m not normally on this site and found it by accident.
You can find Washing Soda at most grocery stores, by the way. I couldn’t find it at WM, Target or places like that, but it’s right on the shelf at Cub Foods. I’m in Minnesota.
Marye Audet
Dec 1, 2008 at 11:47 am
Target is getting ver y good about carying eco stuff!
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