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You will need Borax, Washing Soda, Fels Naptha (or Zote, Ivory, or your favorite bar), and a cheese grater. (The oxy cleaner is optional)
First, you grate your soap. I only have a large hole grater, if you have a fine grater, you won't need to do the blending step. :-)
1 cup of Washing Soda (not baking soda)
Put half the soap in the processor or blender and the powder and blend.
1 cup Borax, and blend as above
I usually add 1 cup of oxy cleaner, but I ran out on the 1st batch I made today. (oops!) Mix, and you have your detergent!
Use 1 Tablespoon per load. I've been told that this IS safe for HE machines because it is a low (almost zero) suds soap. I also use about 1/4 cup of white vinegar in a "downy ball" for fabric softener. It leaves our clothes soft and virtually static free!
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This looks great. I have seen posts about the liquid laundry soap, but not the dry!
ReplyDeleteGreat! If you try it, let me know how you like it! :-)
DeleteGreat tutorial!
ReplyDeleteThank you! :-) It was my first tutorial!
DeleteBrilliant idea to use a downy ball!
ReplyDeleteThank you! :-) Gotta be inventive sometimes.
DeleteGood post! I also make my own soap. I use differant bar soap, organic. A real money saver.....
ReplyDeleteHmm - I might have to consider this. We use a currently use liquid detergent, but we could stand to save some money!
ReplyDeleteI found your blog post via the Homstead Barn Hop link-up. I LOVE making my own DIY cleaning supplies, including laundry powder. It's so eays, economical and non-toxic. IN fact, I still have a huge batch that I"ve been using for months, and it's not even close to being used up yet :) :) Love and hugs from the ocean shores of California, Heather :) :) :)
ReplyDeleteFound your post from the barn hop. I've been making my own laundry soap for a few years, but the liquid. I think I will try your method next time. Thanks for the info!
ReplyDeleteLori