So I have been trying to go a little green-er here lately and save a little money where I can. So I have been making my own laundry detergent. It is SUPER easy to make and I like the way it smells and cleans. I was stocking up on supplies tonight (because I like to make a large batch at one time) and a lady said, "so that must be good stuff". Me - weird look on my face. Lady-"you got 4 bars?". Me-"OH! I make my own detergent". I'm going to spare you the whole dialog, but in the end she decided to put back her Tide and try my way. If she likes it, it will save her some money. So, I am going to share what I do. You can google it and find many a recipe for home made detergent, that's what I did anyway, but to spare you the search:
You need:
1 bar of Fels-Naptha (.99 at Publix)
1 cup Borax
1 cup Washing Soda
Grate the bar of soap with your cheese grater (because who uses it any more when you cheese comes already grated nowadays). Mix with the other two ingredients and store in an airtight container.
Use 2 Tbs per regular load. (A little more for larger loads.) Or the #1 line on your detergent scoop for your regular detergent that you have been using before you saw this.
Very very easy to make and use. I love the stuff. All ingredients can be found in the laundry aisle (at least it is at Publix).
Have fun and let me know if you try it!
1 bar of Fels-Naptha (.99 at Publix)
After my friend Christy gave it a shot, I started making our detergent too. It seems to work well for us most of the time, but I've had to buy some eco-friendly detergent that's a little stronger in scent for our running clothes (especially those of my loving husband ;-)). HOWEVER, I haven't been using a full 2 T so maybe that's the problem. Hmm...I'll have to try adding a bit more.
ReplyDeleteI will add OxyClean sometimes to the load for an added boost, or you could throw in some vinegar too, that might help.
ReplyDeleteI have seen recipes that you have to make the "goo" but never one that stays dry! I may have to try this one!!! After I am released from the Melaleuca contract I was talked into last October... I am using their stuff now, but this sounds MUCH cheaper! :)
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