The Best Homemade Laundry Detergent
Servings: 300 loads
6 Loads of Laundry for the Price of 1. It is possible and simple with the Best Homemade Laundry Detergent Recipe. Safe for High-Efficiency Machines too!
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Equipment
- 1 Box Grater
- 1 Large Mixing Bowl
- 1 set of measuring cups
- 1 Storage Container
- 1 1/8 cup Scoop
Ingredients
- 1 box Super Washing Soda 3.7 lb
- 1 box Borax 4 lb 12 oz. size
- 1 box Pure Baking Soda 4 lbs
- 3 bars Fels-Naptha Laundry Soap 5.5 oz each
- 1 container Oxy-Clean - 1.3 lb
- 15 - 20 drops favorite essential oil I used lavender
Instructions
- Finely grate the Fels-Naptha using a box grater or a food processor.
- Mix the grated soap with all of the dry ingredients in a large bowl or container.
- Add essential oil or fragrance if desired (optional)
- When doing laundry use 2 tablespoons (1/8 cup equivalent) for a normal size load. You may increase by 1 - 2 tablespoons for an extra large load as needed.
- Store in a airtight container
Notes
You can use any bar soap. If your family has sensitive skin try using Ivory for a gentler detergent.