You need:
2 C. shredded bar soap (I use Ivory)
1 C. Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda
1 C. 20 Mule Team Borax
Mix it all together and store in air tight container. I like to use my food processor to shred the soap because it is quick and easy. Use 1-2 Tablespoons per load of wash. I use 1 tablespoon for most loads. I do also pretreat stains when needed, but other wise this detergent seems to do as well as the store bought detergent I used to use.
The cost breakdown:
Bar soap - I picked it up free at Walgreens
Super Washing Soda $4.20, so for 1 C the price is about $.60
Borax - I paid $4.40, so for 1 C the price is about $.50
Total cost per batch of detergent is $1.10 and it lasts my family of three about 2 and a half months.
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Hi! My daughter and I are going to try to make some laundry soap for ourselves too. Party hopping and participating too so stop in for a visit.
ReplyDeleteThat is a such a great idea! I can't believe how cheap it is either-I am going to have to try this. Thanks for sharing the idea!
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