28 Homemade Laundry Detergents to Save You

Instructions: Mix ingredients and dissolve. Store in a container and use 1/4 cup per load.
19. Homemade Chlorine-Free Bleach
Ingredients: 1/2 cup hydrogen peroxide, 1/2 cup vinegar.
Instructions: Add to your wash for a natural bleach alternative. It whitens whites and fights mildew.
20. Coconut Milk Laundry Soap
Ingredients: 1 can coconut milk, 1/2 cup washing soda, 1/2 cup borax, 2 gallons hot water.
Instructions: Mix all ingredients in a large bucket, then stir until combined. Use 1/4 cup per load.
21. Baking Soda and Vinegar Pre-Treatment
Ingredients: 1/4 cup baking soda, 1/4 cup white vinegar.
Instructions: Apply directly to stains and let sit for 15-30 minutes before washing.
22. Oatmeal Soap Laundry Detergent
Ingredients: 1 bar oatmeal soap (grated), 1 cup washing soda, 1/2 cup borax.
Instructions: Mix all ingredients and store in a container. Use 2 tablespoons per load.
23. Homemade Lavender Scented Powder Detergent
Ingredients: 1 bar soap (grated), 1 cup washing soda, 1 cup borax, 15 drops lavender essential oil.
Instructions: Mix all ingredients and store in an airtight container. Use 2 tablespoons per load.
24. Simple Soap and Soda Detergent
Ingredients: 1 bar soap (grated), 1 cup washing soda.
Instructions: Combine and store in a container. Use 2 tablespoons per load.
25. Homemade Lemon and Baking Soda Detergent
Ingredients: 1/2 cup baking soda, 1/2 cup lemon juice, 1 bar soap (grated).
Instructions: Mix all ingredients and store in an airtight container. Use 2 tablespoons per load.
26. DIY Laundry Pods
Ingredients: 1 cup washing soda, 1/2 cup borax, 1/4 cup castile soap, silicone molds.
Instructions: Mix the ingredients with enough water to form a thick paste, then press into silicone molds. Let harden and store in a container. Drop 1 pod per load.
27. Gentle Baby Laundry Soap
Ingredients: 1 bar baby-safe soap, 1 cup washing soda, 1/4 cup baking soda.
Instructions: Mix all ingredients and store in an airtight container. Use 2 tablespoons per load.
28. Herbal Laundry Soap
Ingredients: 1 bar herbal soap (grated), 1/2 cup washing soda, 1/2 cup borax, 20 drops chamomile or lavender essential oil.
Instructions: Mix ingredients and store in an airtight container. Use 2 tablespoons per load.
Making your own laundry detergent can be a simple and effective way to save money while using natural ingredients that are better for your skin and the environment. Enjoy experimenting with these recipes!