Okay, I finally did it. I made homemade laundry detergent today. You can go here to get the recipe.
The Borax was easy to find. It was at Walmart. I had a difficult time tracking down the Arm and Hammer Washing Soda, but finally found it at our local Reasor's. Reasor's probably has the Fels Naptha soap, too, but I didn't look. They don't have it at Walmart. I actually picked mine up in Portland while I was there, because I just happened to see it.
All total I think I spent about $7.00 plus the cost of my bucket which was $4.00. The Fels Naptha bar can be used for three batches of soap. The Borax and Washing Soda may last me the rest of my life. I haven't created the mathematical formula for this, but it seems it basically costs next to nothing. I'm sure willing to give it a try. My homemade fabric softener has been awesome, and it only costs about $1.00 for a 64 oz. bottle! I've heard nothing but good things about this homemade laundry detergent.
It was easy to make. I'll let you know how I like it!
** Update: My first regular batch of laundry detergent lasted from May 8th to July 25th. That's almost 3 months. Since my container was only half full the first time, I decided to double the batch this time. That means one batch of laundry detergent will last me close to 6 months!! Awesome! And it probably only cost me about $2.50 for a 6 months' supply, if that!
omg totally inspired. I put Brian right on it heehee.
ReplyDeleteI am definately wanting to try the fabric softener and was reading the comments on the detergent and like the idea about putting lavender in the detergent to add a nice smell to it.
I will let you know if I/we attempt it.
love ya