It’s
time to make a new batch of laundry detergent at our urban homestead, so I
invite you to join the fun. As you can
see by the photo above, I’m quite a messy detergent maker, but it’s completely worth it. I feel like I’m playing in a
sandbox of soap as I hand mix everything.
I’m sure if you were committed to having less mess than I, your
experience could be much neater. I enjoy
making a powder recipe for the soap sandbox experience, but I’m sure you could
find liquid recipes online if you prefer that.
Making
your own detergent is pennies on the dollar compared to ready-made
detergents. I have very sensitive skin
and have to buy “free and clear” when using ready-made detergents, so making my
own detergent saves me even more money. Below
is the recipe that I use. Of course, it
is all-natural and doesn’t cause my sensitive skin any irritation.
Powdered
Laundry Detergent
Mix Well:
12 Cups Borax (see link below to purchase online)
8 Cups Washing Soda
8 Cups Baking Soda
8 Cups Bar Soap Grated (I use 3 bars of Fels Naptha
and 4 bars of Ivory)
Store
in a sealed container (I use an Utz Pretzel container – works great). Use 1/8 cup of powder per full load.
A big thanks to my friend, Jen for getting me into making my own laundry detergent and for numerous recipes and Q&A sessions!
A big thanks to my friend, Jen for getting me into making my own laundry detergent and for numerous recipes and Q&A sessions!
How do you grate your soap?
ReplyDeleteI use my food processor to grate my soap. It's so easy, and I promise it won't make your food taste like soap. Just rinse well.
DeleteGood to see others in Muncie taking on these types of projects! I've been making my own liquid laundry soap for a few months now and love it. My raised beds are now overflowing with goodies in the backyard, too. I'll certainly be following along here as it seems we are on very similar paths! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm a really messy detergent maker too, totally worth it though, it lasts 4-ever and I do it on days when I feel angry and helpless. The grating is very therapuetic and I end up accomplishing at least one thing (albeit a small thing) in life. That too is very therapeutic.
ReplyDeleteI just made it, Leslie! So excited!
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