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:
- Start by finely grating the Fels-Naptha Soap into a large mixing bowl.
- Next, line a 5 gallon bucket with a heavy plastic bag.
- Pour all dry ingredients a little at a time, into plastic lined bucket.
- Mix dry ingredients until they are evenly dispersed.
- Once mixed, store homemade laundry soap in a container of your choosing.
- 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.