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28 Homemade Laundry Detergents to Save You

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Ingredients: 1/2 cup washing soda, 1/2 cup hydrogen peroxide, 1/2 cup borax.
Instructions: Mix ingredients and store in an airtight container. Add to laundry to help brighten whites and remove stains.
11. Lavender Scented Laundry Detergent
Ingredients: 1 bar soap (grated), 1 cup washing soda, 1 cup borax, 20 drops lavender essential oil.
Instructions: Combine the ingredients and add the essential oil for fragrance. Use 2 tablespoons per load.
12. Eucalyptus Mint Detergent
Ingredients: 1 bar soap (grated), 1/2 cup washing soda, 1/2 cup borax, 15 drops eucalyptus essential oil, 15 drops peppermint essential oil.
Instructions: Mix ingredients and use 2 tablespoons per load.
13. Citrus Fresh Detergent
Ingredients: 1 bar soap (grated), 1/2 cup washing soda, 1/2 cup borax, 20 drops orange or lemon essential oil.
Instructions: Mix all ingredients and store in an airtight container. Use 2 tablespoons per load.
14. All-Purpose DIY Laundry Soap
Ingredients: 1 bar soap (grated), 1 cup washing soda, 1 cup borax, 1/2 cup baking soda.
Instructions: Combine ingredients and use 1/4 cup per load.
15. DIY Powder Laundry Detergent (No Borax)
Ingredients: 1 bar soap (grated), 1 cup washing soda, 1 cup baking soda.
Instructions: Mix and store in an airtight container. Use 2 tablespoons per load.
16. Homemade Lavender Liquid Detergent
Ingredients: 1/2 bar soap, 1/2 cup washing soda, 1/2 cup borax, 20 drops lavender oil, 2 gallons water.
Instructions: Dissolve all ingredients in hot water. Stir until combined, and store in a container. Use 1/4 cup per load.
17. DIY Gel Laundry Detergent
Ingredients: 1 bar soap (grated), 1/2 cup washing soda, 1/2 cup borax, 4 cups water.
Instructions: Boil water, dissolve soap, washing soda, and borax, and stir until thick. Store in a large container. Use 1/4 cup per load.
18. Lemon and Lavender Liquid Detergent
Ingredients: 1/2 cup castile soap, 1/2 cup washing soda, 1/2 cup borax, 10 drops lemon essential oil, 10 drops lavender essential oil, 2 gallons hot water.

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