Homemade Borax-Free Laundry Detergent
- Ready In:
- 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 5
- Yields:
-
1 gallon
ingredients
- 14 cups very hot water, divided
- 1 cup baking soda, divided
- 1⁄2 cup salt
- 1 cup unscented liquid castile soap
- 30 drops lavender oil (optional)
directions
- In a large glass measuring cup or bowl, combine 7 cups of the hot water with half the baking soda (1/2 cup) and half the salt (1/4 cup). Stir well until completely dissolved.
- The mixture will start out cloudy and fizzy, but when it's completely dissolved, it should be mostly clear. Pour the mixture into a gallon-sized jug.
- Repeat step one with the remaining water, baking soda, salt, and then add the mixture to the gallon-sized jug.
- Add in the liquid castile soap and essential oil, if using. Swirl gently, close, and label.
- To use: Shake the container to mix ingredients, then either pour 1/2 cup or so into washer while it fills in place in soap cup provided in your washing machine.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
AmyZoe
Nampa, Idaho
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