The homemade detergent is one of the simplest parts of a transition to natural life. This recipe for natural laundry soap is a great way to save money and is incredibly easy to prepare. It almost makes you starting this bunch of dirty laundry like less annoying!

Do you have an He -machine? Take a look at this article, which deals with high efficiency and borax security. The recipe is the same as that below, although you absolutely inquire about your washing gloves before using a new laundry soap if you have any concerns.

Why switch to natural laundry soap?

Commercial detergents are loaded with chemicals such as sulfates, fragrances, dyes and more. Many brands contain things like petroleum distillates associated with cancer and lung diseases. Scents in these cleaning agents are made with a mixture of harmful chemicals. (This is also the reason why I do my own linen spray.)

Fortunately, it is a simple and quick process to make your own laundry! You only need three basic ingredients to either create a powdered or liquid laundry soap. These ingredients are available in most shops, including Walmart, Target, Amazon, etc.

DIY laundry ingredients ingredients

Usually you will find a box of borax and a little washing in your local grocery store in the laundry process. Sometimes I like to add a few tablespoons of baking powder to refresh the clothes. Natural bar soaps are in the areas of health, beauty or organic sections of the business or online.

Ask me what is in these ingredients?

Borax is a naturally occurring mineral made of sodium, boron, oxygen and water. It is in most natural soaps that are now available, but it is much cheaper to make your own homemade detergent. Some people have concerns about borax, but here is why I feel comfortable to use it, especially in my washroom.

Washing soda or super washing soda (sodium carbonate) consists of general salt and limestone or as natural deposits. It is not the same as baking powder (sodium bicarbonate), but you can make the washing of soda from baking powder. Here are some other great budget uses for washing soda.

Dr. Bronner’s soaps are fair trade and are made from vegetable cheating soap and pure essential oils. Some DIY laundry cubes require a bar by Fels Naptha soap or royal, but I am not a fan of the ingredients. After years of using Dr. In my DIY recipe I switched to this homemade laundry in my DIY recipe.

This valley base flakes developed for DIY detergent also work well.

How to make liquid laundry soap

1. Rewage a bar of the soap with a cheese car or a food processor.
2. Place the grated soap in a pan with 2 liters of hot water and gradually heat it. Stir until the soap has completely dissolved.
3. Put 4.5 gallons really hot water in a 5-gallon bucket. These are often available free of charge in bakeries in grocery stores, just ask them. Stir in 2 cups of borax and 2 cups of laundry soda until they are completely solved.
4. Pour the soap mix in the 5-gallon bucket and stir well.
5. Cover and let overnight.
6. Shake or stir until they are smooth and pour into gallon glasses or other containers.
7. Use 1/2 to 1 cup per load of laundry.

It’s not only easy, you can also save money!

A note on soap against detergents

As mentioned above, there is a chemical difference between soap and cleaning agents. Conventional detergents are formulated so that they work specifically with washing machines. You can also work in cold water or with hard water.

Many soaps are designed for the skin and are not that strong. Some sources indicate that natural soaps can leave a structure into the flexed slices over time.

I have found that this recipe works well for me, but it is not suitable for all water types and washes. If you have used natural laundry soap and experienced clothing, this may be the reason. Newer washing machines and especially the front loading discs are notorious not to get clothing as clean as the old school versions. You can also be more spirited when it comes to which laundry you like.

I have found a natural cleaning agent that works brilliant and can be used alone or in combination with homemade laundries like this. I often add 2-3 tablespoons of Dr. Bronner Sal foam per load added as a natural cleaning agent. Sal Susds gets smells and is still a natural product (although technically a detergent/tenside and no soap). It even works as a natural stain remover.

Don’t you want to make it?

I used to do my own cleaning agent, but now I usually buy a natural brand because there are some really healthy options. Here are some of my favorites:

• Really free – just a warning … After trying this laundry soap, you may never want to return to DIY. This is the best smelling non -toxic detergent that I tried and it works well with hard spots and dirt. Similar to my favorite cleaner with all -purpose, a large bonus is your environmentally friendly approach. The cleaning agent is concentrated in a small refill package, which you add in warm water in the bottle provided. Super intelligent!
• 2 tablespoons of SAL foam + 1/4 cup of baking powder or washing soda (very effective and super simple!) You can also use SAL scales to make homemade scarf soap.
• Emma eco me detergent – also rated well by the EEC and delivered to delicious fragrances.
• Planet of natural detergent relatively environmentally friendly and inexpensive.

The most economical option is to make your own, but these natural alternatives are a good choice if you don’t (or do not want).

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Other natural DIY laundry products and tips

Try vinegar with vinegar! Simply pour a cup of white vinegar during the sink cycle or in the laundry.

Some people report on good results by adding bitter salt to your washing machine during the washing cycle. It can help soften hard water and reduce the soap for cleaner clothing. Here are some other DIY laundry cubs that you can add to your wash cabinet.

Have you tried to make your own detergent? How did it work for you?