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You have just made your firstbatch of homemade laundry detergent.

Use two tablespoons of liquid or powdered homemade laundry detergent or one single dose tablet peraverage-sized load.

For large capacity washers, the amount can be doubled for a full load.

Homemade laundry detergent in glass containers

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Top loading HE washerswork well with powdered, liquid or single-dose tablet homemade detergent.

Whichever format you have made, just add it directly to the washer drumbefore loading clothes.

Never place homemade dry detergent powder in an automatic dispenser.

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It will not dispense and dissolve properly.

Again, dissolve in warm water if you have problems with residue.

These dry formulas can be added in the quantity you desire to achieve the level of fragrance you love.

Homemade fabric softener with distilled white vinegar, baking soda and essential oil

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