DIY Laundry Soap

I have made over 40 batches of laundry soap testing all sort of ingredients out and after years of mixing and making I find this recipe to be the most effective. It’s the lowest tox rating A on EWG scale and it’s .26 cents per load.

❤️ Why You’ll Love My DIY Laundry Soap

This laundry soap is quick and easy to make at home! My DIY laundry soap is also low in toxins and cost-effective. Making is a win-win all around!

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🧽 Materials for DIY Laundry Soap

What are the benefits of using washing soda?

1. Stain Removal:
   • Washing soda is effective in removing tough stains from clothing, such as grease, oil, and wine. It breaks down acids and stains, making them easier to wash away.
2. Water Softening:
   • It softens hard water, which can improve the efficiency of detergents and reduce the amount needed. This is particularly useful in areas with high mineral content in the water supply.
3. Odor Neutralization:
   • It neutralizes odors in laundry, garbage cans, refrigerators, and other areas where bad smells can accumulate.

🧼 DIY Laundry Soap: How to Do

Be sure to use boiling water when you add the washing soda! This will help to dissolve the washing soda for better use in your laundry machine!

🪄 Tips and Tricks

Wear gloves when handling washing soda as it can sometimes be irritating to the skin.

Feel free to adjust the ratios and ingredients to find the best mix for your needs.

Test your DIY laundry soap on a small, inconspicuous area of clothing first to ensure it doesn’t cause any adverse reactions.

🗒 Variations

Add a few drops of essential oils (like lavender, lemon, or tea tree) to the mixture for a pleasant scent.

Adding essential oils to DIY laundry soap enhances the cleaning experience by imparting a pleasant, natural fragrance to your laundry. Essential oils such as lavender, lemon, eucalyptus, or tea tree not only provide a fresh scent but also offer additional antibacterial and antifungal properties. To incorporate essential oils, simply add a few drops (10-20 drops per batch) to the dry mixture or to the liquid soap during the final mixing stage. This small addition can elevate your homemade detergent, making your clothes smell wonderful while leveraging the therapeutic benefits of essential oils, all without the harsh chemicals found in commercial scented detergents.

🗒 Substitutions

For particularly dirty loads, add a bit of baking soda or white vinegar to your wash cycle.

While baking soda and vinegar should not be mixed directly due to their chemical reaction (producing carbon dioxide gas and water), they can be used sequentially in the laundry process:

1. Pre-Treating:
   • Use baking soda as a pre-treatment for stains or add it to the wash cycle.
2. Rinse Cycle:
   • Add vinegar during the rinse cycle to soften fabrics, eliminate odors, and remove any remaining detergent residue.

By incorporating baking soda and vinegar into your laundry routine, you can naturally enhance the cleanliness, freshness, and softness of your clothes while avoiding the chemicals found in many commercial laundry products.

🫙 How to Store

1. Sealed Bottles:
   • Use clean, empty bottles or jugs with tight-fitting caps to store liquid laundry soap. Recycled detergent bottles or large glass jars with lids can be used.
2. Labeling:
   • Label the bottles with the contents and preparation date. Include any important usage instructions or safety information.
3. Shake Before Use:
   • Liquid soap can separate over time, so shake the bottle well before each use to ensure the ingredients are mixed properly.
4. Cool, Dark Place:
   • Store the liquid soap in a cool, dark place to prevent it from degrading. A cabinet or a dark shelf in the laundry room works well.

🤔 Common Questions