DIY: Make Your Own Laundry Detergent

Doing the laundry is one of the most essential things we have to take care of in our daily lives. It’s an inevitable part of our responsibilities at home. Therefore, we spend a lot of money on constantly buying laundry detergents. The market is flooded with tons of different brands that offer detergents, most of which are strongly chemical. Traditional laundry detergents contain fragrances and other elements that make products super chemical and thus bad for the health. Many people are focusing on DIY Laundy Detergent as a way to save money and also lessen the chance of a chemical reaction.

There is a variety of skin and respiratory problems people might get when using detergents that are far from natural. However, there is another option we have and in the past few years, it has become quite a popular way to handle the situation – making your own laundry detergent at home. It is a great idea for many reason, the most important of them being the financial factor and also the health. Home-made detergents are much more economical and they cut down the cost of buying traditional detergents significantly. Plus, they are not chemical-based, thus much safer for the health and the environment as well. Switching to the use of home-made laundry detergents is a big step to living a healthier and greener life, free of toxic products. Here are some great natural recipes for DIY laundry detergents, that are super easy to make and are in both liquid and powder form. Check them out.

Powdered Home-Made Laundry Detergent

The first thing you have to consider before making your own laundry detergent, is whether you prefer a product in a powdered or liquid form. In case you choose powdered, the products you will need are the following:

• 2 cups of a grated bar of soap (it’s best to avoid such that have a very strong smell, since it’s a sign that the product contains more chemicals)
• 1 cup of borax
• 1 cup of washing soda (don’t confuse it with baking soda)

It’s an easy recipe that will take you a few minutes only. Make sure you grate the soap well. Then mix all of the products and put in a container with a top. The more airtight the box, the longer your detergent will last. When doing the laundry, about two tablespoons of the home-made detergent will be enough.

Liquid Home-Made Laundry Detergent

Preparing liquid laundry detergent doesn’t require much effort or time either. The plus side of this type of detergent is the fact that it’s liquid, so you can add natural oils to your taste and give the product a lovely natural scent. What you need for this recipe  is:

• 2 cups of bar soap
• 2 cups of borax
• 2 cups of washing soda

Boil one litre of water and add the bar of soap. Then stir till the soap is completely melted and is mixed with the water. Pour the soapy water into a big jug and add the washing soda and borax. Make sure you mix it well and add two gallons of water. Let the substance cool and add a few drops of essential oil to give the detergent a nice smell. The mixture is prone to turning into gel when it cools, so you will most probably have to shake it well before using. About a quarter a cup of the liquid detergent is enough for one load.

Spending lots of money of chemical detergents is not the only option we have. A great way to keep our clothes clean, without spending much or putting our health at risk, is to prepare our home-made laundry detergents.

Jane Mires is a professional domestic cleaner and sure knows what she is writing about. Home-made cleaning solutions are health and eco-friendly, and way more safe than the ones you can buy in the store.