DIY Laundry Detergent

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1littlebird · September 2014

I use Fels Naptha, Borax, and washing soda, plus about 5 gallons of water to make our detergent. DD and I have super sensitive skin and have had no issues. If I have tough stains I pre-treat with a DIY stain remover - hydrogen peroxide, Dawn, and baking soda. The liquid detergent lasts FOR-E-VER.

5speckledfrogs · September 2014

@1littlebird‌ how much do you use per cycle

ashleymarie512 · September 2014

My recipe calls for all of the above plus baking soda. Also purex crystals for scent, optional. It's dry detergent though so no water.

I'm so excited to try it!

1littlebird · September 2014

@5speckledfrogs‌ I use a half cup. @ashleymarie512 we have a front load washer (came with the house) and I have no idea if we can do dry detergent. If we can I would switch, it has to be less time to make.

ashleymarie512 · September 2014

@1littlebird‌ I've read that you can use dry detergent in a front loader and just put it directly in the tub on the clothes. Supposedly only need 1-2T.

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1littlebird · September 2014

@ashleymarie512 - I can use powder! Thank you, a whole new world is opening to me!

Jalee85 · September 2014

Seriously this is the best ever. What I do is similar to @1littlebird‌ but it is powder. I like powder better. Era used to stain my clothes. Definitely give it a try. I really sensitive to laundry detergents, and I have no issues with this.

https://www.howdoesshe.com/cheaper-and-better-diy-laundry-detergent/

Jalee85 · September 2014

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jennlin · September 2014

I use the borax/washing soda/oxiclean recipe. I use 1tbsp for regular laundry, 3tbsp for diapers. 1 batch ($30) lasts 2 years. I've been using it for a little over 2 years now.