Do it Yourself Laundry Detergent

Since conventional laundry detergent is loaded with phenols, allergenic fragrances, and more people everywhere are turning to homemade cleaning products to risk harsh chemicals and toxins being exposed to their families. Do it yourself products are the first step in transitioning into natural living. Are you ready to make the transition?

Base Ingredients: 

• Arm & Hammer washing soda

• Borax

• Fels-Naptha

Do it Yourself Powder Laundry Soap

• Step 1: Grate one Fels-Naptha bar with a cheese grater or food processor until finely ground.  
• Step 2: In a separate bowl, mix 1 cup of washing soda with 1 cup Borax. Add in 1 part of your grated soap. Then you can add in scent boosters or essential oils to enhance your detergent.
• Step 3: Store in a closed container like half gallon mason jars. 

Note: Use 1/2 to 1 cup per load.

Do it Yourself Liquid Laundry Soap

• Step 1: Grate one bar of Fels-Naptha with a cheese grater or food processor until finely ground.
• Step 2: Place grated soap in a pan with 2 quarts water. Gradually heat and stir constantly until soap is completely dissolved.
• Step 3: Take 4. 5 gallons of hot water and place it in a 5-gallon bucket. Then stir in 2 cups of borax and 2 cups of Washing Soda. Stir until completely dissolved.
• Step 4: Add soap mixture from pan into 5-gallon bucket stirring well.
• Step 5: Cover and let sit overnight.
• Step 6: The next morning you can stir your mixture until it’s smooth and then pour it into a gallon jug or another container of your choosing.