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Blogger Ranch Wife said...

I've been wanting to switch to a homemade laundry detergent, but I've been skeptical.We have really hard well water plus we ranch so clothes get extra dirty. Still,I guess its worth trying. Thank you for sharing your recipe!

Jul 21, 2015, 2:56:00 PM

Anonymous Arul said...

Thumbs up!!

Jul 21, 2015, 4:53:00 PM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Can I use this in my front-loading HE washer? I would love to try it, but afraid I am only suppose to use liquid? Thanks!

Jul 21, 2015, 7:52:00 PM

Blogger Tina Butler said...

@anonymous I have included a link toward the end of the post for information on HE Washers.

Jul 21, 2015, 9:35:00 PM

Blogger Mary said...

So the 1/8th cup of detergent is what you would use in a standard, top loader? Does that apply to large loads?

Jul 22, 2015, 1:16:00 AM

Blogger Colleen said...

Love, love, love making my own.
I have been making and using homemade laundry soap for years now and won't go back to buying the other. I keep my old grater right inside the tub that I mix everything in so that way I don't have to go hunting for it when it comes time to make my next batch.
I use roughly right around 3 T. per load but it's just myself and my hubby so don't really have large loads cause I do laundry more than once a week.
Thanks Tina and hope you have a wonderful day

Jul 22, 2015, 2:02:00 AM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

What do you recommend for homemade detergent in lieu of a commercial sensitive skin formula? I would love to try this recipe but am hesitant as I have extremely sensitive skin and am prone to irritation from the Borax. I currently use Tide Free and wonder if there are any fragrance free formulas! Thanks ~

Jul 22, 2015, 3:15:00 AM

Blogger Unknown said...

Very low suds. I've been using this recipe in my HE for a couple years now. Love it.

Jul 22, 2015, 7:31:00 AM

Blogger The Better Baker said...

What a great idea! I have used your recipe for liquid fabric softener for years.

Jul 22, 2015, 7:41:00 AM

Blogger Unknown said...

I have extremely hard water and do not have a whole house water softener. I am on the hunt for something I can make or use. I'd hate to go spend a bunch of money for something I might be able to put together myself.
Thank you in advance for any/all comments.

Jul 23, 2015, 2:07:00 PM

Blogger Dawn said...

I have hard water and this is the only thing I use for laundry. A few weeks ago I was my husband's work clothes in regular store bought detergent. I ended up rewashing it in my homemade detergent. The store bought detergent left it smelling not so nice and definitely not as clean!

Jul 23, 2015, 6:22:00 PM

Blogger Unknown said...

Interesting, I guess I'll try to make it. Many thx!

Aug 6, 2015, 2:52:00 AM

Anonymous Nicole Murray said...

I like your blog page! This recipe seems very easy, cheap and eco friendly - that's why I think I have to try it! As a mother of a baby girl, chemical-free products are most appropriate for my family members. Greets!

Sep 10, 2015, 4:34:00 AM

Blogger Pamela S said...

My daughter makes her own laundry detergent so I will pass this on to her. Thank you

Aug 20, 2017, 9:32:00 PM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

For several years I have been using half and half Borax and Washing Soda (a small scoop that had come in Oxy Clean), a splash of white vinegar to each load and my clothes come out clean and fresh, even took blood out a towel without pre-treating (that was an accident but it worked out well).

Aug 22, 2017, 6:20:00 PM

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