Making laundry detergent at home can be an economical and eco-friendly way to keep your clothes clean. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to make laundry detergent at home:
ingredients:
Bar Soap: You can use any type of bar soap, but Castile soap is a popular choice for its natural ingredients. It is recommended to use unscented if you plan to add your own scent later.
Borax: Borax is a natural mineral often used in cleaning products. It helps increase the cleaning power of your detergents.
Washing Soda: Washing soda (sodium carbonate) is another natural mineral that helps clean and remove stains.
Baking Soda: Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) helps neutralize unpleasant odors and lighten white color.
Scent Booster Method: This method is optional but can add a pleasant scent to your laundry detergent.
directions:
Grate the bar of soap:
Start by grating the three bars of Castile soap. You can use a food processor with a grater for faster results.
Processing method for enhancing fragrance:
If using Method fragrance enhancers, add them to the food processor with the grated soap and process until finely chopped.
Mix dry ingredients:
In a bowl or large bowl, combine the following dry ingredients:
4 pounds of borax
3 lbs. Arm & Hammer Super Laundry Detergent
3.5 lb. Arm & Hammer Pure Baking Soda
Finely chopped soap and perfume mixture
Mix well:
Mix all dry ingredients well to ensure even distribution.
Detergent Storage:
Transfer your household laundry detergent to a suitable container or storage container. A clear glass container works well.
Manual:
If you have a high-efficiency (HE) washer, use 1 tablespoon of detergent per load.
For top-loading machines, you can use up to 2 tbsp.
If you prefer to add fragrance, you can do so by adding a few drops of essential oil or using scented scent enhancers in each load.
Enjoy your homemade laundry:
Use household laundry detergent like any commercial detergent. It should clean your clothes effectively and leave them smelling fresh.
By following this homemade laundry detergent recipe, you can save money, reduce packaging waste, and customize the scent of your laundry detergent to your preferences. Enjoy the benefits of clean clothes while being environmentally friendly!
