Homemade detergent

Re: Homemade detergent

• SarahinMD member

  July 2013

  I can't help--I had wanted to do the same, but we use Charlies, which I figured out was basically cheaper than making the equiv. amount ourselves. I'd be nervous about homemade on CDs (I wouldn't trust myself) but I'm sure some do, and kudos to those who do!

   

  
  

  

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• Ilovebeingamom member

  July 2013

  I make my own for CDs only. So far it's been great. LO is 3 weeks.
  1 cup borax
  1 cup washing soda
  1 cup oxy clean free

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• RJM050705 member

  July 2013

  I make mine with equal parts baking soda, washing soda and off brand (sun or store) oxygen cleaner per this blog - https://thoughtsbykaylee.blogspot.com/2011/12/diy-products-laundry-detergent-cloth.html.  I use the scoop from the box of country save we used and use 1 scoop for diapers and 2 scoops for clothes.

  
  

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• Danie007 member

  July 2013

  RJM050705:

  I make mine with equal parts baking soda, washing soda and off brand (sun or store) oxygen cleaner per this blog - https://thoughtsbykaylee.blogspot.com/2011/12/diy-products-laundry-detergent-cloth.html.  I use the scoop from the box of country save we used and use 1 scoop for diapers and 2 scoops for clothes.

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• KTdidit member

  July 2013

  I use the recipe below in bulk. There is also a recipe with soap flakes added (not for CD's) but I've found that the CD recipe works great on everything. I use one Tbs for CDs and 2 Tbs for clothes. And for DH's nasty work clothes I add some extra washing soda. I think I might try adding soap flakes if I could find them without having to grate up bars of soap myself.... 

  https://theecofriendlyfamily.com/2009/08/cloth-diaper-detergent/

  

  
  

  
  

  

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• Gismo123 member

  July 2013

  Ilovebeingamom:

  I make my own for CDs only. So far it's been great. LO is 3 weeks.
  1 cup borax
  1 cup washing soda
  1 cup oxy clean free

  
  
  This is the recipe I use too.

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• MuddyInsignia member

  July 2013

  I use the same recipe for CDs that everyone is referencing: Borax, washing soda, oxiclean. But for my regular laundry, I make a liquid detergent that dissolves a shredded bar of soad (I use Fels Naptha) in LOTS of water with some of that CD powder detergent mixed in--That lasts me forever and really cleans the clothes. I also prefer using liquid so it works for me. I like using the following Youtube videos to help with the powder/ CD detergent and then the liquid (regular clothes) detergent. 

  I love making my own stuff and would highly recommend it. It works better than most store bought options and is SOOOOO much cheaper!

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPcqfx4_sO8 

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNkPffFIwQo 

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