Laundry Detergent February 2, 2011

Joel and I are always looking for cheaper, more sustainable ways to do things, so this summer we began making our own laundry detergent.  We spent around $3 and have made at least 4 gallons of detergent so far.  It is super easy and we aren’t wasting new plastic containers. 

First, start with

2 gallons Water (hot)
1 bar Soap
2 cups Baking soda

And plastic jugs to put the detergent in once its made. 

Grate your soap

Melt grated soap in a saucepan with enough hot water to cover. Cook on medium-low heat, stirring frequently until soap is melted.

• Add melted soap to 2 gallons of hot water, stir well.
• Then add the baking soda, stir well again.

 

• Let it cool before using a funnel to pour it into containers
• Use 1/2 cup per full load, 1 cup per very soiled load.

 

Enjoy your ridiculously cheap, but wonderful laundry soap!  It does the job   & what more do we need?

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