Make Your Own Laundry Detergent

One way I save money is to make my own laundry detergent. For about $6 you can have enough supplies to make 15 or more gallons of detergent…. This should last nearly a year. All of these ingredients can be bought at Publix in the Laundry Aisle.

Recipe:

¼ bar Fels Napthia Soap

½ cup Washing Soda

½ Cup Borax

Grate the soap using a cheese grater. Add all ingredients into large pot. Add one gallon of water. Boil all ingredients and stir until dissolved. Allow the solution to cool. Use a funnel to put the detergent into an empty detergent container or milk jug. Let it sit overnight. The next day it needs to be shaken really well. Then shake it before using and use about ½ cup per load. I found that it does not dispense well out of a dispenser container, it’s best to pour it. You can also add essential oils for fragrance, if you’d like.