How to Make the Best Washing Detergent, much cheaper than store-bought!
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?
I searched and searched until I found a very simple detergent recipe. With only three ingredients, I began to have hope. Ok, but how much do these costs and how long will it take me to make it? I thought.
This is insanely simple!
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 for 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!!!
Grate the Fels Naptha on a small grater.
Do not mistake it for cheese….
1 cup of Super Washing Soda!
1 cup of Borax!
Mix all three together in a bowl.
It only takes 1 T per load.
I found this cute little jar for my detergent.
1 bar Fels Naptha
1 c Borax
1 c Super Washing Soda
Grate Fels Naptha and mix with 1 c Borax and 1 c Super Washing Soda. Use 1 Tablespoon per wash.
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Rita says
I have an old Salad Shooter that makes quick work of grating the soap.
Paula says
ahhhhhhhhhhhh! That is genius!!!! That’s the only thing I don’t like about this ‘recipe’, I actually may have one boxed up.
Paula Jones says
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.
Anonymous says
Can you use in high efficiency washing machines?
Ashley Benson says
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
Anonymous says
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.