Homemade Laundry Detergent

Thanks to R. for sharing this recipe and information!  She wrote:

1 bar (5.5 oz, 2 c.) Fels-Naptha Laundry Bar Soap (I found them at ACE Hardware for $1.29 each)


1 c. Borax (found at Walmart, natural laundry booster, no phosphates or chlorine)

1 c. Washing Soda (found at King Soopers in laundry soap section, all natural)

Grate the bar soap (yes, this part is tedious). Mix with Borax and Soda and store in an airtight container. 1 TB for small loads. 2 TB for normal. 3TB for heavy. I usually use about 2.5 TB per large load.

Note: I read that whites might come out a little dingy so use color safe bleach with them. It seems to clean just as well when compared with commercial soap. Also, there is very little suds action because of using pure soap. This is perfect for HE front loading machines and regular machines.

R. also wrote, "All of the ingredients are advertised as being all natural. I read somewhere it comes to .15 per load but I really think it's cheaper than that."  She also noted that this detergent didn't seem to bother her child who has sensitive skin.  Thanks again for sharing!!