In an attempt to save our family money, I've been trying really hard to become more 'frugal.' I feel a little Susy Homemaker cutting all my coupons, making homemade cinnamon rolls and now I'm making my own laundry soap ...
Yep, you heard me .. I made my own laundry soap AND I love it!
It was so easy and sooo cheap!
First you'll need:
1 bar of soap - any kind, think scented
1 cup of Borax Laundry Booster
1 cup of Washing Soda
A Large Pot that holds at least 2 gallons
2 empty gallon jugs
A grater or I prefer a potato peeler
A funnel
A Stirring Spoon
First, begin with grating your bar of soap into your pot.
Any kind of soap will work - I ended up using Ivory instead of the Kirk's for my first batch.
Fill your gallon jug with water and pour into the pot.
Cook until the soap dissolves.
Add in a cup of each Borax and Washing Soda. Stir well.
Bring to a boil and boil for about 10 minutes.
Add another gallon of COLD water and stir.
Pour your detergent into 2 gallon jugs.
It will thicken up and have the more of a jello like consistency - thats okay.
Use 1/2 cup for each load - works good in HE washers too.
This recipe was extremely easy!!
I love how easy it was to make and how much money I saved!
Will clean approximately 575 loads with one batch.
Average cost = 40 cents per gallon!
With my next recipe, I'm going to add in a stronger scented soap. Right now, it doesn't have any smell but my clothes are clean! ;)
**EDIT**
Adding Essential Oils is not a good idea. My SIL read where it can break down your clothing fibers.
8 comments:
ok this looks like fun!!!!
What a great idea! Laundry detergent is so expensive. This is a great way to cut costs. Thanks for sharing!
I've seen where a couple of my blogging friends are doing this now. Do you have to stir it before you use the detergent? I love that it's so easy to make but I really like to smell the detergent....especially on my towels and sheets. I wonder how you can make it smell stronger?
I love this idea!
I make my own too. What I have learned is to put the solution in Ocean Spray 1/2 gallon jugs and I only fill them 3/4 full. It will jell and sometimes it will separate. The extra room in the jug is for shaking it up to re-mix it. Always, always make sure you dissolve the soap completely. It will not dissolve in the jug. (voice of experience). It is nice and economical. Enjoy your savings.
I'll have to try this. Your very savvy. I love reading all the new things you come up with.
We do this too! Only we do dry detergent. But I should try this liquid version, sounds great!!
It's such a money saver, I love it!
Are you still happy with it?
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