Ever wonder how to make homemade laundry detergent. It is a simple, affordable way to keep your clothes clean – for pennies a load!
We all have to do laundry. Â It’s a fact of life. Â We all also know how expensive this must have item can be! Â A simple way to save is to actually make your own detergent. Â It is much easier than you may realize and costs just pennies a load.
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HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE LAUNDRY DETERGENT
Whether you prefer liquid or powder, you can create your own laundry detergent. Â These are the recipes that you can whip up at home.
HOMEMADE LAUNDRY DETERGENT POWDER
1 bar Ivory soap shredded
1 cup Borax
1 cup Arm and Hammer washing soda
Mix well until the soap is well combined into the dry ingredients. Store in airtight container. Â Use 1-2 tablespoons per load. Works well in both regular and HE washers.
Helpful Hint: Â Cut up the soap into chunks and throw all of the ingredients into a food processor. Â You can also triple the recipe so you have to make it less often. Â You can substitute Ivory Soap with Fels Naptha soap, but if you have sensitive skin, you might stick with Ivory.
HOMEMADE LAUNDRY DETERGENT LIQUID
1 fles napa bar
1 cup of arm & hammer washing soda
1 cup of borax
Shred the bar into a gallon of water and heat until the soap is dissolved. Â Then, add in the borax and washing soda. Â Let that all come to a boil and then add in another gallon of cold water and mix. Â Allow to sit overnight and it will gel. Â Add a little more water and mix until smooth!