As promised, a recipe for laundry detergent that I compiled from multiple online sources. This detergent is powder; the liquid stuff seems too messy to make and is more time consuming. I've used this recipe to wash linens, towels, and rags. I still use Woolite for most of my clothes; I should figure out how to make that as well.
INGREDIENTS
1/2 bar (or 1 cup) of laundry soap
1 cup washing soda
1/2 cup baking soda
1/2 cup borax
INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS
Shave soap with cheese grater into a large bowl or tub. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Use 1 tablespoon for regular loads or 2 for That's it! So easy and it works.
NOTES
Bars of laundry soap can be purchased at your local dollar store. I used a brand called Zote. I don't really like the smell, so I'll be choosing a different brand next time. You can also use Dr. Bronner's castile soap bars or something called Fels Naphtha which I think you can buy on Amazon.
The washing soda wasn't sold in any of my local grocery stores, CVS, or Target, but I did find it at WalMart. My recommendation would be to start there.
I'm going to add a cup of Biz laundry booster to my next batch. After making batch #1, I read "10 Things You Should Know Before Making Homemade Laundry Detergent" by Little House in the Suburbs and discovered that Biz has enzymes that eat away at protein stains. Not sure what a protein stain is, but I'd like my detergent to be able to remove one if needed.
Thoughts, comments, and questions welcome. :)
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