Homemade Laundry Soap

Do you make your own laundry soap? If not, would you like to learn how? It will save money with a little effort and I must say it is rather rewarding.

I don't know how long I've been making my own but I know its probably close to 3 years if not longer. I started out with:

1 cup borax
1 cup washing soda
1 grated bar of fels naphtha soap

I think I changed the measurements so that it would fit in a quart jar. It takes a bit of effort and elbow power to shred the bar of soap but it always felt so good to see the jar of laundry soap be refilled.

https://oneshetwoshe.com/how-to-make-your-own-homemade-laundry-detergent-she-alicia/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=tailwind_smartloop&utm_content=smartloop&utm_term=70038154

Right now I'm trying to recover from burnout and the life long effects of trauma and abuse so I have hardly any energy to spare. I found another recipe that I now use that doesn't need a grated bar of soap, as follows:

1/2 cup Epsom salt
1/2 cup baking soda
1/2 cup washing soda
1/4 cup sea salt
20-25 drops essential oils(optional

This one is quick and easy. Just mix everything together and pour into a jar or whatever container you want to use. I generally use citrus or flowery types of essential oils but you can choose to leave them out or use whatever scent you prefer. I love how it smells when I open it up to use. You only need a tablespoon or two per load but I generally just dump a little bit in the soap compartment of the washer or sprinkle it on top of my clothes if I happen to be washing by hand.

There are some more dry and liquid recipes that I haven't tried. Mostly because I don't have the energy right now. But below I will share links to more recipies and then you can have the fun of trying one or all...

Have fun!

Dry Laundry Detergents:

https://coconutsandkettlebells.com/homemade-laundry-detergent/

https://www.withstyleandgrace.net/2014/06/thrifty-homemade-laundry-detergent-for.html?m=1

https://afewshortcuts.com/homemade-laundry-detergent-washer-safe/

https://www.carolinevencil.com/2-ingredient-diy-laundry-detergent/

Liquid Laundry Detergents:

https://www.veryanxiousmommy.com/make-all-natural-laundry-detergent/

https://www.budget101.com/do-it-yourself/3993-original-moms-super-laundry-sauce-laundry-soap-recipe/

Using soap nuts:

https://earthfriendlytips.com/how-to-make-soap-nut-liquid-laundry-detergent/

Reasons why you shouldn't use homemade laundry soap:

https://retrohousewifegoesgreen.com/diy-laundry-detergent-problems/

Please let me know in the comments what your favorite one is. Or if you had a fail and don't mind sharing, please do, it may save someone else from repeating the same thing...