Thursday, January 5, 2012

DIY Laundry Detergent

Okay, I know many of you will think I am crazy, but I saw someone post something about making your own laundry detergent and it really looked easy.  I always complain about how expensive Tide is and with two children and a husband I feel like we do laundry every day.  I looked at several receipies online and adapted them to what I think will work best for my family.  Here are the ingredients needed:

  • 2 gallon jar or container or some sort.  I got a glass jar from wal-mart for $8
  • 1 tub (3.5lbs) green works oxi stain remover.  This is optional, but with children I decided to add it.
  • Arm & Hammer Washing Soda (3lb 7 oz box)
  • Arm & Hammer Baking Soda (4lb box)
  • 20 Mule Team Borax (4lbs 12 oz box)
  • 3 bars of Fels-naptha Soap
Let's start with the container.  I bought some letters at Hobby Lobby to put on the jar.
Then I grated the 3 bars of saop in the food processer.  I cleaned and dried out my sink to mix everything up.  Then all I did was pour everything in the sink, mix it by hand and then trasfer it to my container.  ALL DONE!!!  This should last forever b/c you only need about 2tbs per load.  See pics below. 


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