Have you ever thought thought about making your own laundry soap? I sure have, and so many bloggers already do and have raved about their efforts, so when this recipe came my way, I really got excited about making it because it only has 5 ingredients and they are all natural. I especially love the idea of scenting it with my favorite essential oils, like lavender or rosemary for starters! This recipe comes from Bonzaiaphrodite, be sure to check out her website full of other great info.
Homemade Laundry Soap
Recipe:
1 1/4 cups white vinegar
1 cup baking soda
1 cup washing soda
1 cup borax
1/4 cup liquid castile soap
Mix in a large, non-metal bowl. I re-used (and decorated!) my previous soap tub, which worked great. Start with the vinegar and continuously stir as you add each powder. Try to stir out and break up any clumps. Finish with the liquid soap. It will seem wet, like a thick paste, but keep stirring and it will begin to flake and crumble into a moist ‘powdered detergent’. KEEP STIRRING! If you quit too early, you’ll find a very hard mass the next time you go to use it. So use them biceps and stir it to completion. You’ll end up with a sort of soft clumpy cake-y ‘loaf’, that will easily crumble off for use.
If you use plain non-scented castile soap, you may add a few drops of your favorite essential oil.
Store in a lidded container and use about 1/4 cup per load.
I have been making my own laundry soap for over a year and I love it. Mine is made a little different then yours, but clothes are clean and my drain lines love it!
ReplyDeleteSue, Is this a powder or a liquid? I have a washer that calls for teh liquid high efficieny soap. wondering if I could use this?
ReplyDeleteThanks
Where can I find washing soda? I've looked a couple of places but didn't find it (Walmart and Target).
ReplyDeleteKimberly---you can get it at alice.com
ReplyDeleteI can also find it at my grocery store..so you may want to try there.
Having not made this yet, I'm not sure on where to find the washing soda, but I was told Walmart had it? Pam, this makes a moist powder mix,if that helps? lol Sorry!
ReplyDeleteHmmm... interesting! I've never made laundry soap before either. It sure has gotten expensive at the store. We have to use liquid in our machine too but I love this concept! Having a mechanic husband it's hard to find good soap that takes out grease and stains.
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