Anyone make their own laundry detergent?

isacdimi10

DH and I are becoming a little more thrifty/frugal/stingy? Lately to accommodate my staying home and also just because prices are getting crazy.

I have found several recipes for DIY detergent but I'm afraid of the diaper washing. I was wondering if any of you made your own and used it (successfully) on your own dipes.

lynn97

I don't but I, too, have considered it.  I've seen reviews for it (on the CD review spreadsheet for one, I believe?).  From the reviews I've read, I was scared to try it as they weren't great. However, I've seen several people post on here saying it works well for them so I'm guessing it's like any other detergent and really just depends on your water.

sunshine336

I use the CD detergent from the eco friendly family.  It's 1 cup washing soda, 1 cup borax, and 1/2 cup oxyclean.  The directions say to use 1 tbsp per load, but I use 1.5-2 tbsp.  I also use Calgon b/c of my hard water.  I like it.

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

tokenhoser

I'm using the EFF recipe right now; I haven't decided if I like it yet. Honestly, I don't think anyone should really say yes or no on a detergent until it's been in use for a month. It seems to be working, but I think most problems take some time to show up.

I'm also using 2 Tbsp per load.

danolitafawn

sunshine336:

I use the CD detergent from the eco friendly family.  It's 1 cup washing soda, 1 cup borax, and 1/2 cup oxyclean.  The directions say to use 1 tbsp per load, but I use 1.5-2 tbsp.  I also use Calgon b/c of my hard water.  I like it.

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

we do this as well..works great! for stripping we use their baking soda/vineger(base/acid) as well

Timshel17

Thank you, ladies who responded saying you do the EFF detergent but add more than 1 tbsp. I just started CDing and did my first load tonight and I felt like I should add more, but wasn't sure. I will now.

ashleyhuney

I've made my own detergent and diaper detergent for years. My CD recipe/wash routine is: cold soak with 1/4 c baking soda, rinse. Hot wash with 1 tbspn washing soda and 1 tbspn oxybrite (oxyclean). Add 1/2 c vinegar to final rinse. I started using the EFF recipe years ago but was told by someone smarter than I that oxyclean and borax do essentially the same thing but oxyclean is gentler, which is important to extend the life of your diapers. I've had zero stink issues or skin issues since starting it and I had major issues with other detergents. My regular laundry recipe is 1 part washing soda and 1 part borax - I use about 1/4 c depending on size of load. I add in about 1 tbspn of grated fels naptha soap and always use vinegar in the rinse. I've converted more friends than I can count - it smells so fresh, cleans well and is cheap

kms34

I have made my own laundry (not CD) detergent for years.  I'm skeptical to try the EFF CD detergent b/c Eco Sprout works so well right now. 

My regular laundry recipe is:

2 cups borax
2 cups washing soda
1/2 cup OxyClean
1 bar fels naptha (grated)
1 bar ivory (grated)

I use 2 T per load.

madladybride

sunshine336:

I use the CD detergent from the eco friendly family.  It's 1 cup washing soda, 1 cup borax, and 1/2 cup oxyclean.  The directions say to use 1 tbsp per load, but I use 1.5-2 tbsp.  I also use Calgon b/c of my hard water.  I like it.

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

 

Ditto this. I've been using it for about 6months.I have a front loader so I use 1TBSP and have no issues. 

I use a different homemade detergent for our clothes.

eitaknna9

kms34:

I have made my own laundry (not CD) detergent for years.  I'm skeptical to try the EFF CD detergent b/c Eco Sprout works so well right now. 

My regular laundry recipe is:

2 cups borax
2 cups washing soda
1/2 cup OxyClean
1 bar fels naptha (grated)
1 bar ivory (grated)

I use 2 T per load.

Is this a dry recipe? I've been wanting to make a dry one, but wonder how using the grated fels naptha soap works. The only time I've used it is in a liquid recipe where you have to melt the shavings in a pot, etc.