I've been making our laundry soap for over 6 years now! LOVE IT!!! And it has saved my family some money! I've tweaked it a bit these last few months... Added an ingredient..
Why make your own? Well, you only need 1-2 TEASPOONS per load! It doesn't cost that much to make... I think I have about $20 total- maybe... But it lasts FOREVER! I have 3 boys and 3 girls and another baby on the way... We do a TON of laundry in this house. I love that it makes our clothes clean, and it lasts a really long time for even us!
I use white vinegar for the fabric softener! Ew you are thinking right? Nope. It does NOT make your clothes smell like vinegar! I PROMISE!!! If you know me, and have been around me or my kids, you know we don't smell like vinegar! ;)
Here is my updated version of the laundry soap... It is powder, and yes it is safe to use in HE washers! You could omit the oxy clean, but I like adding it...
1 box borax
1 box washing soda
3 bars feels naptha soap (grated)
2 large boxes baking soda or 4 small boxes (check prices, do whatever is cheaper... When living in Maryland it was cheaper for me to get the 2 large boxes, but now I buy the big bag from SAM's club and just dump!)
1 large box oxy clean (I get the largest box which is usually around $10)
I dump everything in a large 5 gallon bucket and stir with a large wooden spoon. Then dump it all into a tupperware container with a lid. Keep a plastic spoon in there and use 1-2 teaspoons per load. Towels and heavy jeans I will usually use 2 tsps. Everything else is just one tsp.
Super easy and lasts! My kids are usually involved in making this! I usually let them grate the bars of soap.. ;) Aren't I a nice mommy? heehee They really do enjoy helping me make this! :)
