How to Save Money on Laundry Soap

Laundry is one of those jobs that you never really finish. Even with the last load folded and put away, the clothes you are wearing will soon need washing. While you can't do away with laundry all together, you can save money on this chore by spending less on laundry soap.

Instructions

1. Love a more expensive name brand laundry detergent? Try using less. Manufacturers often recommend that you use more than you need so that you will buy it more frequently. Cut your normal amount by half and see how well that works.

2. Use the expensive laundry soap for items like your bedding and work wardrobe. Try a less expensive brand for items such as the kids' playclothes.

3. Stock up. When you see soap at a great price, buy extra and store it. You know you it will get used.

4. Clip coupons. Look in the Sunday paper and magazines. If you are loyal to a brand, write or email them and tell them so. Chances are they'll send you some great cash-off coupons.

5. Make your own laundry soap. Many folks swear by their inexpensive, homemade laundry soap. Find a link to a recipe in the Resources section.

Tips & Warnings

• Add inexpensive, natural Borax to your detergent as a booster.