If you are looking for a DIY laundry detergent that works, you are in the right place! There are a number of ways that a DIY laundry detergent can be prepared. And the great part is that they actually work! I routinely use them to wash my laundry. This DIY laundry detergent is made with a grated bar of laundry soap. So, it is a type of powdered laundry detergent. The DIY laundry detergent without borax is another DIY laundry detergent that works! It is prepared with an incredible blend of laundry powders that leave your clothes clean and soft. So, it may be a really excellent choice for your more delicate, soft textured clothes. Nevertheless, it will clean your rough textured clothing just as well. So, let’s get to this homemade laundry detergent recipe.
Ingredients
This laundry powder recipe is prepared with baking soda, laundry soap, citric acid, washing soda, borax, and fragrance.
1. Baking Soda
Most people are familiar with the fact that baking soda is a great odor eliminator that we sometimes pop in the fridge to keep it smelling fresh. However, it is also a wonderful fabric softener all by itself. Then, when paired with laundry boosters like vinegar or citric acid, it becomes a foaming cleansing agent.
2. Laundry Soap
The soap used in this DIY laundry detergent is a bar of laundry soap. The pH of this soap is for washing your clothes, not the skin. So, you should wear gloves while grating the laundry soap to protect your hands. In my experience, the DIY laundry detergent recipes made with a bar of laundry soap does not create a bunch of bubbles that you would expect to see with a traditional laundry detergent powder, but it does indeed clean and freshen your clothes well. The DIY laundry detergent without borax creates much more lather.
3. Citric Acid
The citric acid is a popular laundry booster. Food grade citric acid is used in some food, candy, and drinks to give it a sour taste. In spite of the name, it is a safe acid to use that is very similar to vitamin c (ascorbic acid). When combined with the baking soda it helps to create the foaming action that can provide a deep cleaning for your clothes.
4. Washing Soda
The washing soda is often used by people with hard water. It helps to minimize or eliminate the soap residue that hard water can cause.
5. Borax
Borax is not a foaming agent, but it enhances the cleaning of your clothes. Therefore, it is another popular DIY laundry detergent booster. As a whitener, it is a good substitute for bleach. Unlike bleach, it does not make your colored clothes fade. As an odor neutralizer, it can combat the smell of ammonia in baby clothes. And, as a disinfectant, it can discourage the growth of bacteria, fungi, and mold that is common in moist laundry or washing machines [0].
6. Fragrance
Adding a fragrance oil or essential oil is completely optional. Keep in mind that a fragrance oil and an essential oil are both oils. Another option is to use a scented laundry soap bar.
Laundry Detergent Recipe:
- 1 – Gallon Sized Storage Jar
- 1.5 c. Baking Soda
- 1 c. Laundry Bar Soap
- 1 c. Citric Acid
- 1 c. Washing Soda
- 1 c. Borax
- 1 tsp. Tea Tree Essential Oil
- 1 tsp. Lemon Essential Oil
Instructions:
- Use a fine grater to grate the laundry soap bar(s).
- Then measure the needed amounts of each ingredient and then place the ingredients in a large enough container with a lid.
- Stir the dry ingredients well and it is ready to use.
In Summary
I hope you enjoy making a using this DIY laundry detergent. I have used it to wash clothes and sheets. So, I know this is another DIY laundry detergent that works!
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