Seventy Cents for Home Made Laundry Detergent

Hey Friends! We have made our own laundry detergent for the past 2 months. It is a liquid detergent, so it is better for your washing machine and septic system. If you want to make it yourself click on the link above or see the side bar. This also makes a great science experiment. The kids and I had fun making it. The three main ingredients

Washing soda, borax and a bar of soap you like (I used dial the first time)

react to make a stiff gelatin substance. This you stir after 24 hours, it is then ready to use. We use 1/2 cup at a time. My husband and I have been pleased with the results. The only down side is no fragrance unless you use a smell good soap. It is possible to add essential oils for fragrance. I think I could boil some rose petals in the water before adding the soap. If I do and it works, or doesn't, I'll let you all know.

All this hassle cost $0.70 to make. It yields 2 gal of finished product. Using 1/2 cup at a time I can wash 128 loads. If you don't want to make it yourself, I'd be happy to let you try some of mine. If you like the results and still don't want to make it, I'd be happy to sell you mine. Again, the kids and I had fun making goop.

Take Care, Rachael