Homemade Laundry Detergent

 

Ingredients

 

1 box (4lb, 12oz) Borax
1 box (4lb) Arm & Hammer Baking Soda
1 box (3 lb, 7 oz) Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda
3 bars Fels-Naptha Soap or Pink Zote Soap*
2 containers (3 1/2 lbs total) of Oxy Clean or store brand**

I found all of these ingredients at Walmart. Mix all the ingredients in a five gallon bucket lined with a trash bag. Grate the bars of soap with a hand grater or you  may use a food processor. This detergent works in HE washers. If you grate the soap, add the detergent to the drum. If you use a food processor to grind the soap, add the detergent to the soap dispenser. Use 1-2 tablespoons per load.

I have used this detergent for two months, and I love it! It  cost me less than $20 to make, and will last around 9 months.I will let you know how long mine lasts once I finish it. My husband's work clothes come out of the washer as clean as with any other detergent. This detergent is safe to use on sensitive skin. I use it to wash baby clothes and cloth diapers. The detergent does not leave a strong scent on your clothes.

*Pink Zote Soap can be found at The Home Depot.
**This is optional, but it helps your detergent clean better.

Disclaimer:  Please use at your own risk. 

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