How to Make Your Own Natural Laundry Detergent

Making your own natural laundry detergent is a great way to save money, reduce your environmental impact, and avoid harsh chemicals. Here's a simple recipe that you can follow:

Ingredients:

• 1 bar (about 4 ounces) of grated Castile soap
• 1 cup of borax
• 1 cup of washing soda
• Optional: 10-20 drops of essential oils (such as lavender, lemon, or tea tree)

Instructions:

1. Grate the Castile soap into a large bowl.
2. Add the borax and washing soda.
3. Stir until well combined.
4. If desired, add essential oils and stir again.
5. Store the detergent in a sealed container.

Usage:

To use your natural laundry detergent, simply add 1-2 tablespoons to your washing machine along with your clothes. You can also add a scoop of oxygen bleach to help brighten your whites.

Tips:

• Use hot water when washing with this detergent.
• If you have hard water, you may need to add more borax or washing soda to your detergent.
• This detergent can be used on all types of fabrics, including delicates.
• You can also use this detergent to make your own liquid laundry detergent. Simply dissolve 1 cup of the dry detergent in 2 cups of hot water.