I realized I had almost all the ingredients I needed to make my own Homemade Laundry Detergent after making my Homemade Dishwasher Detergent. I just love finding ways to create products like this at home because they save money and I can control exactly what ingredients are in them. This Laundry Detergent recipe takes only 3 ingredients to make and comes together quickly and I am so excited to share it with you today.
I found this recipe here and decided to give it a try, but honestly, I have seen this same recipe in so many locations so I am not sure who the original creator of the recipe is. So today I am showing you how I created my own homemade laundry detergent. I hope you love this as much as I do because it has been so empowering to be able to create my own laundry detergent at home so I know exactly what is in it.
How to make Homemade Laundry Detergent.
- 1 c borax
- 1 c washing soda
- 1 bar of soap (Ivory or Fels-Naptha)
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First, grate your soap.
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Then, combine all ingredients in your jar and shake until well mixed.
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Use 1 tbs per load
Meg I am.....
I've been making my own laundry soap for awhile and I LOVE IT!! I make liquid tho - the ingredient list is very similar and it takes no time at all!! So if your interested in a liquid I posted my recipe here:<br /><br />http://megschmitt-neveradullday.blogspot.com/2011/04/two-hands-are-better-than-one.html
Ashley
i seriously love this too! so cute and would be great gifts! <br />see ya friday:)
Kiana
I am going to try this! Thanks for sharing!
VeridicalAngel
When I lost my job 2 years ago, this is the only way I made it through that time. I made it in my food processor. I prefer this over store bought now. There are no harsh chemicals on your skin. I put vinegar in my Downey ball for fabric softener. It works great. Also, for the dishwasher soap, I did not use the Lemi Shine. It still works awesome.
Kelly @ Make It Sparkly Mama
I make my own soap too, and I love your idea of adding the labels, plus directions. I have often wondered what my soon to be daughter in law would do if she ever tried to do laundry and I wasn't home. LOL! My ingredients are the same as yours plus I add powdered color safe bleach. I will go check out your dishwasher soap now. :0) I haven't tried that yet!
simplyfunlady
Have you found that this works well with the hard water? Do you notice a difference?<br />Thanks for the post! I just made my dishwasher detergent -- this should be fun too!
Schmidt Family
I use this recipe but also add about a 1/4 c. Oxiclean. It seems to keep my colored clothes from fading as much and keeps the whites from looking dingy. I find that this recipe cleans well... but without the Oxiclean... doesn't really do much to protect from fading.
Nora
Been using this recipe (with baking soda instead of washing soda) for well over a year now. At a cost of only $22/year to wash clothes for five people, you really can't beat it. Washing soda is just soda ash, so if you can't find it at the store you have two options: (1) cook your baking soda in the microwave till it turns kinda brown (soda ash) OR (2) find a local pool supply and buy
Michelle Bauer
I wondered if u could add ur own essential oils like patchouli, eucalyptus, sandalwood, lavender, or critter oil-which is an oil I sell that works on all animals, plants, kills bugs..even lice so safe for babies, I never have bugs in my house & my dog & ferret have never had a flea or tick! can be used for cleaning too...works like magic eraser on doors & walls. just message me If
~*~TJ~*~
I'm going to try this this week!! thanks again!
Shannon
I was just wondering what font you used for the "wash soap?" I LOVE it! Also I made some of this and it seems to work fine in the HE washer.
simplydesigning.blogspot.com
I made this before I had a Silhouette, with my friend's Cricut. I used the font: Lyrical Letters.
Jodi
For those that have a HE machine - do you still use 1 Tablespoon per load?
simplydesigning.blogspot.com
Jodi - I have an HE front loading washing machine and I use 1Tbs per load. Nothing in the detergent creates a lot of suds so I've never had a problem with it!<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!<br />Ashley
kerwin
I was wondering where to put the detergent in a front load HE washer? My washer has a drawer that pulls out in the front for the detergent and I only have used liquid.
Michelle Bauer
Do u have a recipe for fabric softener too? hoping u do! 🙂
Christina
Ok so I used fels naptha in this recipe and I now have powder coated fels naptha. haha. I haven't tried it yet but here is my question... since it did not all combine perfectly, how do I make sure I am using the right amount of fels per scoop and don't end up with a ton of fels or a ton of white powder left for the last loads?
Sarah Keeling
Do you think it would work with Dove soap? I just found out that I have a glycerin allergy, which is in ivory soap. 🙁
Ashley Phipps
Kerwin - you just put the detergent in where the normal detergent goes. My HE washer requires that I move a separator for powdered detergent vs liquid, but it is all in the same area.<br /><br />Ashley
Ashley Phipps
Michelle Bauer - no...I'm so sorry, I don't!
Ashley Phipps
Christina - I would just be sure to stir it well prior to using and I'm sure you will be fine 🙂 Good luck!<br /><br />Ashley
Ashley Phipps
Sarah - thanks for stopping by! I am not sure. I know the two soaps I recommended are low sudsing soaps. (part of what makes this an HE ok recipe) And I am not sure how Dove soap would work. But it might be worth a shot. Good luck! And let me know if you try it out and what your results are!
RealDealz1
i make this as well. what i do is let the bar soap dry out a bit and then grind it in the blender. then i put the borax and washing soda together. stir them up a tad and put all three of them again thru the blender. i like the soap to be tiny specs and the same consistency as the others.
Heather Romero
Just tried the laundry soap and the dishwasher soap! Both were so easy to make. Thanks for the recipes!
Ashley Phipps
Heather! Thanks so much for stopping by to tell me you made both of these detergents!!! <br /><br />Have a lovely day!<br />Ashley
SandiB
I'm super excited to find a laundry detergent that does not include cooking! Yay! Can't wait to try this! I have everything I need already from the dishwashing detergent, so I'm making this tomorrow. Super excited to save money!!!
Pam Gamble
Does the ivory pieces melt if you use cold water?<br />
Ashley Phipps
Pam that is a great question! I never wash my dishes in cold water so I am actually not sure. Anyone else know the answer?
Homemade diva
I use Dial soap. All of my family have skin issues, since we use dial soap to bathe with, I decided to give it a try. It works great! I believe you could use just about any soap and it would work. I love my homemade detergent.
Loni Frazier
It seems that the fels naptha soap is not grated fine enough. it's like the 2 powders fall to the bottom. Is that normal.
Loni Frazier
It seems that the fels naptha soap is not grated fine enough. it's like the 2 powders fall to the bottom. Is that normal.
Ashley Phipps
Loni,<br /><br />I am sure that is fine. Just give your powder a shake before you scoop it out and it should be fine :)<br /><br />Ashley
Tiffany Albert
Did anyone use dove soap? I would like to try it with Dove soap!
Tiffany Albert
Has anyone used the Dove soap? I love Dove soap and would like to try it with the Dove.
Lisa
Do you have to store this at room temp? Our laundry room isn't climate controlled...so wondering if I can store it out there?
Grainne Butler
Borax is banned in Europe.
Terri
This may sound crazy, I think this could be used to kill rats I found out that mice like ivory soap( found chewed on bar). So if you leave some of this washing mix out it just might work on unwanted pests.