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For a moreeco-friendly alternativeto commercial laundry detergent, look tocastile soap.
Why don’t more people usecastile soapfor laundry?
Learn how to use castile soap in your laundry, as well asmistakes to avoid.
The Spruce / Jorge Gamboa
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What Is Castile Soap and What Does It Do?
Why Should You Use Castile Soap for Laundry?
It’s a gentle soap that is wonderful for washing delicate fabrics.
Use one-third to half a cup of castile soap per normal load.
If a load is particularly grimy, it’s possible for you to add half a cup ofbaking soda.
Using more than that amount can leave a residue behind on clothing.
“It’s best to avoid combining these two ingredients.”
However, you could add half a cup of vinegar to the rinse cycle.
you could use grated bar or liquid castile soap in the washing machine.
It’s an eco-friendly alternative to commercial detergent that won’t harm your machine or your clothes.
A mixture of castile soap and water makes an effective laundry detergent.
Use one part castile soap to 10 parts water and store in a container.
For a normal load of laundry, use one third to half a cup of castile soap.
