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Laundry Detergent {Homemade and All Natural}
I’ve been on a green and homesteading kick lately, so today I’m going to share with you how to make your own laundry detergent {Homemade and All Natural}. It’s all natural, non-toxic, and oh by the way… you can save $70 or more a year! Hello frugal living!
What is more important to you? Eliminating the toxic chemicals in your home? Taking care of the environment? Or saving money? Are you wondering how safe our laundry detergents are? Two “mainstream” articles can be read HERE and HERE. What to do about it? Make your own! It’s easy and frugal!
I used unscented castile soap and unscented essential oils. You can use any great scent like lavender or citrus.
Does it Really Work?
Call me a bit skeptical. I will toss in a chemical laden detergent into my washing machine without even thinking, but something all natural… well now that requires baby steps. Yes, it works! The clothes came out smelling unscented but still fresh and clean. Exactly what I’m looking for! I’m officially hooked! I do sometimes supplement with an all-natural stain spray and oxy boost.
Laundry Detergent {Homemade and All Natural}
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the Washing Soda and Baking Soda with enough hot water until it is dissolved.
- Pour this into your laundry detergent container.
- Fill the container with warm water almost to the top, leaving a couple inches of space at the top.
- Pour in the Castile Soap and gently mix.
- Add your Essential Oil and mix again.
- Keep a wooden spoon or something similar with the container so you can give the detergent a quick stir before using each time.
- Use 1/3 of a cup of the detergent according to your washing machine’s instructions.
Recipe Notes
Ingredients for a one gallon container (one gallon = 16 cups). Adjust as needed for your size.