If you take a trip through the blog archives, I originally shared my DIY Laundry Powder recipe in 2018. I got away from making my own in the last few years, but after a bad reaction to traditional laundry soap I decided to get back to it! This is such a budget friendly solution to the rising prices in the grocery store.
My recipe has evolved a little bit, so I thought I'd share the updated version!
This recipe is to fill my 2 gallon glass jar, which is enough detergent to last about a year.Mix the following together:1 - 4lb Box Borax1 3.7lb box Washing Soda2 Bars Grated Fels-Naptha OR 1 17oz Box Zote Flakes2lbs Epsom Salts (Optional)1 3lb Tub Oxiclean (Optional)Scent Booster (Optional)Use 1-2 Tablespoons per load
Tips:
- This is much easier to make if you put all the ingredients into a trash bag to mix, instead of trying to use a spoon.
- I have a HE high capacity washer without an agitator. I use 2 tablespoons per load because I can fit a lot in one load. For smaller loads of just a few things I use 1 tablespoon. If you have a smaller capacity washer 1 tablespoon should suffice.
- The scent is also optional. Without it, your clothes will just smell clean. Not including the scent will make this ideal for people with fragrance sensitivity. I got a trial size scent booster and that does it for me.
- There some mixed opinions on including epsom salt. It's said to have softening abilities, but some might choose to omit depending on their water hardness. You can also use plain white vinegar as a softener. Epsom salt hold onto scent well too, so you can add a few drops of essential oils to your salts for an added scent.
And, because sharing is caring, I now offer my Laundry Soap vinyl decal over on Etsy! I love this font, because it's like my handwriting - but better. Blog readers get a discount when they use the code: kristenwoolseyblog at checkout!
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