The chemicals used in laundry detergent can be harmful to the environment. This very simple detergent recipe will make an inexpensive and eco-friendly powdered laundry detergent.
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Grate bar of soap into container.
Pour in borax and baking soda.
Mix well.
Use 1 tbsp. for small or lightly soiled loads and 2 tbsp. for large or heavily soiled loads.
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macphaighl said
on 10/19/2009 This is a 5 star perfect recipe....not an offensive comment. Thanks, Niamh.
macphaighl said
on 10/19/2009 At first, my husband thought this was just a kick I was on. Then, I placed two identical kitchen towels, side by side...one washed in store bought items, and one washed in this eco-friendly recipe using white vinegar in the rinse cycle. He picked the eco-friendly washed towel immediately!! He noticed it was softer, fluffier, and overall cleaner. He even agreed that our old store bought washed towel felt heavier and gummy. It has now been 5-6 months later, and now the "kick" is buying different soaps for different scents. Thanks for this recipe!! Very Happily Niamh.
knowsshesright said
on 5/23/2009 why not antibacterial soap?