Recipe for Homemade Laundry Detergent

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I have been making homemade laundry detergent powder for almost two years. I absolutely love it.

I have made a couple of different versions. All of them are really easy, they each just smell a bit different.

This recipe for homemade laundry detergent uses Fel-Naptha and Gain Scent Booster. You will be able to do 271 loads of laundry with it and it only cost $0.10 per load of laundry!

Let me who you how easy this is to make!

Recipe for Homemade Laundry Detergent using Fels Naptha Soap

Here is what you will need.

Ingredients:

Run the Fels-Naptha bars through the food processor using the shredding blade.

homemade laundry detergent using fels naptha

Put all of the shredded Fels-Naptha in a large bowl.

Change the blade to the chopping blade.

Put 1/4th of the shredded Fels-Naptha back into the processor. Add in 1/4th of the baking soda.

Chop on high for 30 seconds or until well blended.

Dump the combination into a large bucket. I use a Home Depot 5 gallon bucket. You can read more about these details in the first DIY detergent post I did.

mix the baking soda and fels-naptha to make homemade laundry detergent

You’re also going to add all of the other ingredients to the bucket. You can read more of the step-by-step directions for homemade laundry detergent for more details.

I really love the smell of this Gain Scent Booster. I’ve used Purex Crystal’s, Bounty Scent Boost and Downy Unstoppables in the past as well. All of them add a unique and lovely smell. If you have a family member with sensitive skin, you can omit this.

use Gain scent booster in your homemade laundry detergent

Put a lid on the bucket and roll it and shake it until it is well mixed.

I also like to use a metal slotted spoon or spatula to do some mixing by hand as well. You want it well combined.

Then, fill a large glass jar with detergent. Ensure it has an air tight lid.

Use one coffee scoop of detergent for each load. (2 T)

This detergent is 

  • HE safe
  • safe for cloth diapers
  • safe for front load washers
  • safe for sensitive skin, just omit the scent boosters
  • does not fade clothes
  • comparable to expensive and over prices store bought detergents
  • ok to use with essential oils

 

how to make homemade laundry detergent

 

My clothes come out super clean. Remember, we have a houseful of boys. They get filthy all the time!

If you’re picky like me and on a budget, I think you will love this detergent. I know we do!!

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One Comment

  1. Ya know, making my own had never been something I have wanted to do. Call me lazy LOL But you make it seems almost like I need to. Thank you for sharing at the (mis)Adventures Monday Blog Hop. I look forward to what you share this week.

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