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Best DIY Washing Detergent

Jun.posted by Paula 7 Comments

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Best DIY Washing Detergent, much cheaper than store-bought!

Best DIY Washing Detergent, much cheaper than store-bought! Learn how to make homemade laundry soap for just pennies!

I’ll have to admit, I was a little skeptical when I started seeing the homemade washing detergent pins going viral on Pinterest. I mean, can it really be cheaper, easier, better than walking in the grocery, picking up your tried and true box, paying for it, and off you go to Laundry Central?

Years ago I dog-eared a magazine with a DIY detergent that has only three ingredients. Now, I wonder how much do these three items cost and how long will it take me to make detergent?

Wow! To my pleasant surprise, they were budget-friendly and insanely simple to make!

Best DIY Washing Detergent, much cheaper than store-bought! Learn how to make homemade laundry soap for just pennies!

BEST DIY WASHING DETERGENT

Cheap? Definitely! The Fels Naptha cost $.97, Borax was $3.38 (and you use only 1 cup and there’s like 9.5 cups in the box or $..36 per cup), and the Super Washing Soda rang up at $3.24 (and there’s like 6.87 cups in the box or $.47 per cup) for a grand total of $7.59. The grand total alone is cheaper than the cheapest ready-made detergent and the Borax and Super Washing Soda will make 9 and 7 batches, respectively.<

To put it simply, I spent $1.80 on a washing detergent that will wash 40 loads of clothes!

But….. Does it clean the grime out of little boys’ clothes???

That’s a big ole…. Yes! yes, it does.

And it has a fresh lemony scent while washing and just a clean smell when finished.

I’m not skeptical anymore!!!

Best DIY Washing Detergent, much cheaper than store-bought! Learn how to make homemade laundry soap for just pennies!

LET’S MAKE IT!

  • A bar Fels Naptha
  • 1 cup Borax
  • 1 cup Super Washing Soda

Grate Fels Naptha and mix with one cup Borax and 1 cup Super Washing Soda. Use 1 Tablespoon per wash.

How to Make the Best Washing Detergent, much cheaper than store-bought!
How to Make the Best Washing Detergent, much cheaper than store-bought!
Grate the Fels Naptha on a small grater.

 

How to Make the Best Washing Detergent, much cheaper than store-bought!
Do not mistake it for cheese….

 

How to Make the Best Washing Detergent, much cheaper than store-bought!
1 cup of Super Washing Soda!

 

How to Make the Best Washing Detergent, much cheaper than store-bought!
1 cup of Borax!

 

How to Make the Best Washing Detergent, much cheaper than store-bought!
Mix all three together in a bowl.

 

How to Make the Best Washing Detergent, much cheaper than store-bought!
It only takes 1 T per load.

 

How to Make the Best Washing Detergent, much cheaper than store-bought!
I found this cute little jar for my detergent.

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Comments

  1. Rita says

    06.22.13 at 1:59 pm

    I have an old Salad Shooter that makes quick work of grating the soap.

    Reply
    • Paula says

      06.22.13 at 3:51 pm

      ahhhhhhhhhhhh! That is genius!!!! That’s the only thing I don’t like about this ‘recipe’, I actually may have one boxed up.

      Reply
  2. Paula Jones says

    02.11.13 at 1:24 pm

    I have a top load machine. It's basically the same as any powder, but I don't know what those machines require. I'm sorry, I'm just not familiar with those machines.

    Reply
  3. Anonymous says

    02.11.13 at 1:20 pm

    Can you use in high efficiency washing machines?

    Reply
  4. Ashley Benson says

    02.05.13 at 9:26 pm

    Hey Paula! I make this laundry soap all the time and I love it. You have lots of great ideas that I will be trying out soon! I have a health & fitness blog with a section on homemade. When I try new things out, I'll be sure to link back to your site!!! I grabbed your button 🙂 Come over to

    ashleybensonfitness.com

    for some health & fitness encouragement! I've got a button too 🙂 I'm def. following your blog.

    Thanks,
    Ashley

    Reply
  5. Anonymous says

    07.16.12 at 10:33 am

    I will have to try it dry next time I get ready to make a batch. The recipe I have been using I have to melt the soap and add water. It makes 2 gal. of liquid detergent.

    Reply

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