Make your own laundry detergent- Seriously easy

by Kit 
(Wauzeka Wi)

I had been thinking about making my own laundry detergent, mainly because of the cost, but seriously sensitive skin, and my store stopped stocking 'my brand' So I looked and found this recipe. This works very very well. Very cheap and doesn't bother my skin at all.

1 cup washing soda ( not baking soda!! I found this at a local grocery store.
My WalMart doesn't carry it, but your's might)
1 cup borax
2 cups grated ivory bar soap (this is about 1 bar worth)
Mix well
Use 2 tablespoons per load


My Mom who remembers homemade detergent being "slimy" sais this might be a problem, but since I use 3/4 cup of vinegar instead of fabric softner it hasn't been a problem. 

I doubled this recipe and am just now finishing up the first batch, 2 1/2 months later. I figured I spent about $7.00 for all the ingredients, and have plenty to make another double batch. This compares to $15.00 every month for store bought laundry detergent and fabric softner.

Please please try this, you won't be sorry.

Comment by Kate
Great submission and great tip too. Thanks for contributing.