Powdered Laundry Detergent Recipe1 Fels-Naptha soap bar (found at most City Markets, King Soopers too maybe)
1 cup Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda
1/2 cup Borax
Grate soap or break into pieces and process in a food processor until powdered. Mix all ingredients. For a light load, use 1 tablespoon. For heavy or heavily soiled load, use 2 tablespoons. Makes 3 cups of detergent.
Alternate recipe for baby/ kids' clothes:
Substitute Ivory soap for the Fels-Naptha soap, all else is the same! (Ivory soap sells 3 for $1 at $1 store!)
Frequently Asked Questions:
Is this really worth it?
Yes! This saves me quite a bit of money each time I make it! Everything costs about $6 and lasts for about a month. Before I made this, I was spending at least double the cost!
What if I have sensitive skin?
Use the recipe for baby/ kids clothes.
How often do you make it?
I make each batch about once a month. Since I use less than regular detergent, it lasts longer.
 |
| Regular detergent |
 |
| Baby/ kids detergent |
Nope, just trying to save money! :-D Try it- it really is not that hard!
Posted by
Thanks! Have you tried this on cloth diapers at all?
ReplyDeleteYep, the baby/ kids one is what I use every time, and what I put in my diaper pail. It works great! Sometimes I add an extra splash of white vinegar to the load for extra power and softness. Hope that helps!
ReplyDelete