How to Make Eco-Friendly Powered Laundry Detergent

By GreenKnitter

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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.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • 1 bar of soap (not antibacterial)
  • 1/2 cup of borax
  • 1/2 cup of baking soda
  • Grater
  • Resealable container

Step1
Grate bar of soap into container.
Step2
Pour in borax and baking soda.
Step3
Mix well.
Step4
Use 1 tbsp. for small or lightly soiled loads and 2 tbsp. for large or heavily soiled loads.

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