Homemade Laundry Detergent
Be ready for laundry day with this natural homemade laundry detergent. Made with just 3 ingredients and ready in under 5 minutes, this fragrance-free detergent really couldn't be simpler.
Servings: 32 loads
Equipment
- 1/2 gallon glass jar or bucket
Ingredients
- ½ gallon warm water divided
- ¼ cup washing soda
- ¼ cup baking soda
- ½ cup liquid castile soap
Instructions
- Fill a bucket or jar with 1 quart of warm water.
- Add the baking soda and washing soda and stir with a wooden spoon to dissolve.
- Add the remaining water (another quart) and the liquid castile soap and mix until well combined.
- Transfer the detergent to a storage container.
- Use 1/4 cup of laundry detergent per load.
Notes
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- Use 1/4 cup per load for regular washing machines or 2 tbsp per load for HE washers.
- It is natural for the ingredients to separate. Shake well before each use.
- Be sure to use warm water when making your DIY laundry detergent so the baking soda and washing soda dissolve properly.
- If you can't find washing soda, you can make your own! Simply bake a tray of baking soda in the oven at 400 degrees F for 1-2 hours, until it's dull, coarse, and has a yellowish tint. Baking will release any water and carbon dioxide in the baking soda, turning it into washing soda.
- This recipe is for an ultra-simple, fragrance-free laundry detergent. If you prefer scented soap, try my homemade laundry soap with essential oils. Or, you can add essential oils to this recipe.
- For particularly smelly clothes, try some of the tips I share in my post on how to get the smell out of workout clothes.