Plus, you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing exactlywhich ingredientsare being used to wash your laundry.
Mix the ingredients well.
Washing soda (sodium hydroxide) is caustic to the skin, so wear rubber gloves.
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Use as Directed
Keep the detergent in the container dry.
Use 1/2 cup of the mixture per load of laundry in a standard top-load washer.
Use only 2 tablespoons in a high-efficiency top- or front-load washer.
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This formula is particularly good for anyone with sensitive skin because it contains no irritating dyes or fragrances.
This homemade detergent is appropriate for both high-efficiency washers and standard top-load washers.
Melt the Soap
Add the grated soap to a large saucepan with the water.
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Stir continually over medium-low heat until the soap dissolves and is melted.
Washing soda is caustic to the skin, so you should wear rubber gloves.
Allow the Detergent to Thicken
Stir the detergent mixture until everything is dissolved.
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Cover and allow it to sit overnight to thicken.
Use 2 tablespoons of your homemade liquid detergent per load.
Shake well before each use.
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It may separate or clump over time so you will need to blend before using.
It can safely be stored for about six months before losing its potency.
It is essential to label them properly, so they are not mistaken for food or candy.
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Make the mixture in small batches because it will lose potency after three months.
This bleach solution can also be used tocreate designs on colored fabrics.
The mix is safe for standard and high-efficiency washers.
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As with any cleaning product, label and store it away from children.
Starch also adds more body to a garment.
Laundry sizing is simply a lighter version of starch that makes ironing easier.
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Or, you might need to add a little more water to your DIY starch mixture.
DIY Fabric Refresher
Commercial fabric refreshers can help to revive musty fabrics.
You will make ball “cores” that you will wrap again for larger balls.
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These balls should last for several years.
Otherwise, ingredients may be almost as costly as using commercial laundry products.
Homemade laundry detergent may cost nearly the same per load as store-bought detergent.
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It all depends on how much you pay for ingredients to make DIY products.
If you have oxygenated bleach, toss in 1/2 cup as a substitute detergent.
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