We have been using homemade laundry detergent for some time now, and really love it.
This is the 2nd recipe we have used, and I like it better. No real reason why, just a personal opinion, well, it is prettier to have sitting out in the utility room, so maybe that's why, or maybe because it is so easy to mix and quick, as well. Anyway, here is the recipe, and there are many variations online, this is the one I chose:
(Sorry for the blurry pic, don't know what happened)
One 56 oz.box of Borax
One 55 oz. box of Super Washing Soda
2 C of Baking Soda
2 tubs of Oxi Clean (Dollar Store brands are cheaper)
2 bars of Zote or 3 bars of Fels Naphtha Soap
Shred the bar soaps, or chop with Ninja processor, mix all together, (the big green tub was easy to mix in) and put in a pretty glass jar to display.
Use 2-4 T depending on your washer and loads of clothes. I have found even with our old plain washer 2 T works great. So, for HEs you should never need more than 2 T.
I will use Fels Naphtha next time, one, it is a bit cheaper, although you need 3 bars, two, I like the smell, and three, the lemon color is pretty as well, although the pink is pretty too.
For my fabric softener, I am using vinegar in my downy softener ball and that seems to work well.
This actually made 2 gallons. These are 1 gallon jars from Walmart.
I am currently in the process of putting a shelf up over my washer and dryer, per Pinterest, actually my hubby is, and then it will look even better with these jars right there. I will put some pics up after the shelf is finished. I have it painted, and it will go up tonight! Yay!!!
Always trying to make our household a better place. What are you doing different at your home?
Always Experiencing Him,
Jody
