How to Assemble Homemade Powdered Laundry Detergent

Ingredients

Making your own laundry detergent is not only less costly than store bought, but also healthier for the environment.

Things You'll Need

• Borax
• Washing Soda
• Bar of soap
• Container
• Cheese grater or food processor

Instructions

1. Shop the laundry/cleaners aisle at your local grocery store or Walmart to find the Borax and Washing Soda (not to be confused with baking soda). Look in the same aisle for Fels Naptha or Zote bar soap, which is typically recommended for these recipes but often hard to find. If unable to find one of those two brands, head over to the soap section of your store and pick up a bar of soap such as Ivory.

2. Gather ingredients at home. Grind bar of soap in food processor or cheese grater. The finer the pieces of soap the quicker it dissolves. Mix in 2 cups of Borax and 2 cups of Washing Soda. Shake well and store in an air tight container. An old jar or ice cream bucket with lid works well.

3. Use 2 Tablespoons of mixture for each load of clothing. Enjoy clean clothes for a fraction of the price of store bought detergent!