How to Make simple powder homemade Laundry Soap

save money by making laundry soap

Here is a simple way to #1 save money #2 get your clothes fresh and clean naturally without harsh chemicals and #3 did I mention save $$??

Things You'll Need

• 1 bar grated Ivory soap
• 1 Cup Borax
• 1 Cup Washing soda (found in the laundry isle)

Instructions

1. 

   Grate 1 bar of Ivory soap (I use a cheese grater)
   *You can also use Phels-Naptha, or other brands of soap but make sure it is not a strong scented soap and as 'pure' as possible. You can also use goat's milk soap if you can get your hands on some- this would work wonderful!

2. Add 1 Cup of Borax
   (found in the cleaning isle of most grocery stores- if you can not find it at your grocery store, most stores will order it in for you)

3. Add 1 Cup Washing soda
   (this is by Arm & Hammer but is not baking soda. It is found in the laundry isle and if your grocery store does not carry it, most stores will order it in for you)

4. 

   Mix and store in air tight container.

   Use 1-2 Tablespoons per load depending on size of load.

Tips & Warnings

• Use a bit more of mixture for hard water

• Use a bit of extra Ivory for "fresher" scent

• double or triple batch and store in air tight container

• Add a few drops of your favorite essential oil if you desire another scent

• Remember: Washing soda is NOT the same as baking soda (although the washing soda I use is by Arm and Hammer). It will say Washing Soda on the box.

• Borax is more natural than other harsh chemicals and is said to only be as harmful to pets and humans as table salt but to be safe, always read labels and follow instructions closely.

• keep washing soda out of reach of children

• do not mix with bleach