Liquid Laundry Detergent
This homemade liquid laundry detergent is a cost-effective, non-toxic alternative to store-bought detergents. Made with simple ingredients like borax, washing soda, and grated castile soap, it’s gentle on clothes and tough on stains. Perfect for families looking to avoid harsh chemicals in their laundry routine.
Equipment
- Mixing Spoon
Ingredients
- 2 gallons boiling water
- 2 cups borax
- 2 cups washing soda
- 1 quart boiling water
- 1 castile soap bar grated
Instructions
- Bring 1 gallon of water to a boil and pour into the bucket.
- Add the borax and washing soda and stir to dissolve into the water.
- Bring 1 quart of water to a boil and add the grated soap to it. Keep stirring (whisking) until the soap is completely melted with no chunks.
- Pour the melted soap into the bucket with the already dissolved borax/washing soda mixture. Stir very well.
- Add the last gallon of boiling water to the bucket and stir to mix.
- Let the detergent cool down a bit (about an hour or so).
- Using the funnel, pour the detergent into your empty jugs.
Notes
- You'll want to use between 1/4 and 1/2 cup per load of laundry, depending on how large/dirty your load is, and also if you're using cold or hot water. Experimentation is key here.
- I use cold water to wash our clothes and this recipe works great. Just make sure that after you pour the detergent into the wash basin, that you swish it around a bit with the water to help it dissolve first before putting your clothes in.
- Over time, this recipe will begin to thicken and resemble a gel/jello-like mixture, which is normal. What I do is just shake the jug vigorously until the mixture loosens up. If it's too thick to shake, just use a long wooden spoon to break it up and then shake it.
Tried this recipe?Let me know in the comments!
