Homemade Laundry Soap

Dry ingredients {found in detergent aisle}:

• 4lb 12 oz (76oz) – Borax Laundry Booster
• 4lb (64 oz) – Arm & Hammer Baking Soda
• 3lb 7 oz (55oz) – Arm and Hammer Super Washing Soda
• 3 Bars  – Fels-Naptha Soap
• 3.5 lb (56 oz) – Oxy Clean {any brand}

Supplies:

• Fine Cheese Grater
• Large Mixing Bowl
• Heavy Plastic Bag
• 5 Gallon Bucket
• Container to store Homemade Detergent

Directions:

1. Start by finely grating the Fels-Naptha Soap into a large mixing bowl.
2. Next, line a 5 gallon bucket with a heavy plastic bag.
3. Pour all dry ingredients a little at a time, into plastic lined bucket.
4. Mix dry ingredients until they are evenly dispersed.
5. Once mixed, store homemade laundry soap in a container of your choosing.
6. Recipe makes about 2 gallons (256 oz)

To Use:
Use 1-2 tbsp per laundry load.  This recipe does not contain fillers so you don’t need much.

Note: This detergent is fairly mild smelling.  For a stronger scent you can add fabric softener or laundry crystals to each load.