Homemade Laundry Soap!
It seems almost every blogger has a homemade laundry soap recipe. They are really all so similar in nature, it seems silly to add mine into the mix. But I'm telling you, it's a money saver. And we can all use some ideas on how to save money, right?? ;)
I used to get All Free and Clear, usually the smaller bottle...it was expensive.
A 50oz bottle, claiming 32 loads, was about $13-14 and I'd get one per month. Yikes, ouch, and I made that stuff stretch, although it didn't really get things as clean as I'd like too. So I knew I has to make something, or do something differently! Making my own seemed the logical choice.
Let's get to my recipe!
Laundry Soap Recipe
Borax, 4lbs 12oz ($3.97)
Washing Soda, 3lbs 7oz ($3.77)
Ivory Bar Soap 3.1oz each, used two ($.83)
20-30 drops of EO of choice.
Total was: $8.77
Grate the bar soap into a large Tupperware container, add the Borax and Washing Soda, and EO. Mix really well. I use 2-4 Tablespoons per load, more if really dirty clothes, less if not. It works well in cold to hot water. No residues left behind, etc.
I made this June 1, 2015, and I believe it'll run out near the beginning of September. Next time I make it, I'll be buying enough for double.
These are also Walmart prices, which I'll see if somewhere else has them cheaper, because...well I'd like to make it cheaper!
*I know there are some who like to have more of a clean smell, I'd suggest purchasing 1-2 of the Downey Unstoppables, and add that into the above recipe, replacing the EO's. Still cheaper, but you have the scent you want! ;)
Updates!
UPDATED August 24, 2015 ***
It did not last us until Sept 1st, as I'd hoped. I also didn't purchase enough for double.
I went to Frys Grocers Store, and changed the recipe a little, which doesn't really help for comparison! ;) lol But here's the new recipe!
NEW Recipe:
My lovely stars...I mean ingredients!
And the final results!
Over all, it was $2.20 more than the original recipe.
I added the Oxy Booster from All to help it really clean the clothes. By my best calculations, this batch should last us about 141 loads, using 2 tablespoons per load. I'll be taking an accurate count of how many loads this washes.. We also have things like Shout, and Spot Out on hand for those pesky dirty spots that ALWAYS happen with animals and children around. I'll update this again, as life moves along. :)
Have you tried making your own laundry soap? I suggest you try, it's easy, SO easy, and you know what's in it! :)
It seems almost every blogger has a homemade laundry soap recipe. They are really all so similar in nature, it seems silly to add mine into the mix. But I'm telling you, it's a money saver. And we can all use some ideas on how to save money, right?? ;)
I used to get All Free and Clear, usually the smaller bottle...it was expensive.
Let's get to my recipe!
Laundry Soap Recipe
Borax, 4lbs 12oz ($3.97)
Washing Soda, 3lbs 7oz ($3.77)
Ivory Bar Soap 3.1oz each, used two ($.83)
20-30 drops of EO of choice.
Total was: $8.77
Grate the bar soap into a large Tupperware container, add the Borax and Washing Soda, and EO. Mix really well. I use 2-4 Tablespoons per load, more if really dirty clothes, less if not. It works well in cold to hot water. No residues left behind, etc.
I made this June 1, 2015, and I believe it'll run out near the beginning of September. Next time I make it, I'll be buying enough for double.
These are also Walmart prices, which I'll see if somewhere else has them cheaper, because...well I'd like to make it cheaper!
*I know there are some who like to have more of a clean smell, I'd suggest purchasing 1-2 of the Downey Unstoppables, and add that into the above recipe, replacing the EO's. Still cheaper, but you have the scent you want! ;)
Updates!
UPDATED August 24, 2015 ***
It did not last us until Sept 1st, as I'd hoped. I also didn't purchase enough for double.
I went to Frys Grocers Store, and changed the recipe a little, which doesn't really help for comparison! ;) lol But here's the new recipe!
NEW Recipe:
And the final results!
I added the Oxy Booster from All to help it really clean the clothes. By my best calculations, this batch should last us about 141 loads, using 2 tablespoons per load. I'll be taking an accurate count of how many loads this washes.. We also have things like Shout, and Spot Out on hand for those pesky dirty spots that ALWAYS happen with animals and children around. I'll update this again, as life moves along. :)
Have you tried making your own laundry soap? I suggest you try, it's easy, SO easy, and you know what's in it! :)
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