Is there a way to make homemade laundry detergent?

Answer 1

Yes there is I am making mine right now, 1/2 bar of grated laundry soap such as fels naptha or Zote laundry soap then add 1/2 cup of Borax twenty mule team brand to grated soap and add Arm & Hammer washing soda 1/2 cup, washing soda maybe hard to find in the stores some areas don't sell this anymore, but this is okay just use the other two ingredients, mix the ingredients together in a mixing bowl and allow this mixture to dry over night borax will dry the soap and this is what you want to happen, use the finer side of the grater to grate the soap you will want to get it as fine as possible, you can spray your grater with Pam so the soap won't stick to it if you wish. The next day when the soap has dried you can put it in some container. When using this laundry soap use only two to three tablespoons to a washload, extra large washloads use three tablespoons, Note: you will not see this soap make suds this is perfectly normal, don't worry it cleans very effectively and you won't get that over powering scent that you get with store bought laundry detergents and it is gentle and safe for all your laundry and you save money too. Make sure you use very hot water to melt the soap when you add it to the washer then you can turn the water temperature down to your desired temperature it will then wash in all temperatures. Good Luck !

Answer 2

1 Cup Grated Ivory Soap
1/2 Cup Washing Soda
1/2 Cup Borax

For light load, use 1 tablespoon.
For heavy or heavily soiled load, use 2 tablespoons.

Super Washing Soda: Washing Soda can be found on the laundry detergent aisle of your supermarket. It comes in a 55-ounce yellow box. Baking soda SHOULD NOT be used in place of washing soda. They are completely different products, although they are both made by Arm & Hammer

Answer 3

http://www.thefrugalshopper.com/articles/detergent.shtml This article offers 3 recipes for laundry detergent. Washing soda is sodium carbonate and is different from sodium bicarbonate (baking soda). I'm having trouble finding washing soda. Arm and Hammer makes it and can tell you where you can find it locally: 1-800-524-1328http://www.soapsgonebuy.com/?Click=2 here is an on-line source. Have a great week.