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Making your own laundry detergent is a fantastic way to save money and reduce your environmental footprint. Here are 28 homemade laundry detergents you can try, ranging from liquid to powder to pods!
1. Basic Powder Detergent
Ingredients: 1 bar of soap (grated), 1 cup washing soda, 1 cup borax.
Instructions: Mix all ingredients, and store in an airtight container. Use 2 tablespoons per load.
2. Liquid Castile Soap Detergent
Ingredients: 1/2 cup liquid castile soap, 1/2 cup washing soda, 1/2 cup borax, 3 gallons hot water.
Instructions: Dissolve washing soda and borax in hot water, then add castile soap. Let cool, then use 1/4 cup per load.
3. Natural Lemon and Vinegar Detergent
Ingredients: 1/2 cup lemon juice, 1/2 cup white vinegar, 1 cup water.
Instructions: Mix ingredients in a spray bottle. Use as a pre-treatment for stains or add 1/4 cup to your laundry for an extra fresh scent.
4. Baking Soda and Vinegar Detergent
Ingredients: 1/2 cup baking soda, 1/2 cup vinegar.
Instructions: Add to the washing machine as a natural cleaner. Baking soda neutralizes odors, and vinegar softens clothes.
5. Coconut Oil Laundry Detergent
Ingredients: 1 cup coconut oil, 1 cup washing soda, 1/4 cup castile soap.
Instructions: Melt the coconut oil, mix it with the washing soda and castile soap, and stir until combined. Use 1/4 cup per load.
6. Essential Oil Laundry Detergent
Ingredients: 1 bar of soap (grated), 1 cup washing soda, 1 cup borax, 20 drops essential oil (lavender or lemon).
Instructions: Mix the ingredients and add essential oil for fragrance. Use 2 tablespoons per load.
7. Homemade Liquid Laundry Detergent
Ingredients: 1 bar soap, 1/2 cup washing soda, 1/2 cup borax, 2 gallons water.
Instructions: Dissolve the soap, washing soda, and borax in water, stirring until fully dissolved. Use 1/4 cup per load.
8. No-Soap Laundry Detergent (Borax & Baking Soda)
Ingredients: 1 cup borax, 1 cup baking soda.
Instructions: Mix and use 1/4 cup per load. Great for sensitive skin and hypoallergenic needs.
9. Homemade Powdered Soap Detergent
Ingredients: 1 bar soap (grated), 1 cup washing soda, 1 cup borax, 1/4 cup baking soda.
Instructions: Combine all ingredients in a bowl and store in a jar. Use 2 tablespoons per load.
10. Homemade OxyClean Powder
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