Are you looking for a cost-effective laundry powder?

Here, I will share my go-to laundry powder, which works great at cleaning your clothes, smelling, and removing unwanted stains.

This DIY laundry powder is great because you only need 1-2 tablespoons per load.

It is very cost-effective and gets the job done.

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Follow these washing machine cleaning tips to keep your machine running properly.

I love making homemade cleaning products I can use around the home.

You can also snag my printable cleaning chart, which helps keep you on track when keeping up with your home.

Reasons To Make Your Laundry Powder

Cost-effective: Making your soap can reduce your laundry expenses. It is a great way to cut costs while still getting the job done.

Customize: The best part of this recipe is that you control the ingredients. If you don’t like something, change it. You can customize the recipe to fit your preferences.

Easy to Make: It takes little effort or time to make your laundry soap.

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Ingredients Needed For Laundry Soap

Essential Oil Ideas for DIY Laundry Soap

Here are a few of our favorite essential oils to add to laundry soap. You can do one scent, or have fun and create a few of your favorite oils together to create even more fragrance. Play around and create a scent that fits precisely what you might want.

Lavender
Lemon
Tea Tree
Eucalyptus
Orange
Peppermint
Spearmint
Lemongrass
Grapefruit
Rosemary

How to Make Laundry Soap

Follow just three simple steps below to make your homemade laundry soap for just a fraction of the cost of store-bought.

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Step 1: Add your baking soda, borax, and washing soda in a container.

Mix to combine.

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Step 2: Grate your castile soap and mix it in.

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Step 3: Add essential oils of choice to create a scent for your soap.

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Tips For Making Laundry Soap

A glass container will preserve the laundry soap even better and help it stay fresher.
Make sure to grate the bar soap finely; otherwise, it can leave marks on your clothes if it doesn’t break down as it gets washed.
Use hot water when washing your clothes to ensure all the ingredients melt into the water and can work into the clothes.
If you have a stain you are working on, use a pre-treat stain remover to help break down the stain.

Storing Soap

You should store all your soap in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.

Keep away from moisture, as it can begin to clump. The soap will last for about six months.

FAQs

Is homemade laundry detergent safe for washers?

Yes, this laundry detergent is safe to make and use in washers.

This safe recipe uses proper ingredients to clean your clothes without creating excess soap buildup in your machine.

Can I use this on a HE washer?

Do you have a high-efficiency washer? If so, this DIY soap is safe.

It is a low-sudden soap, so it will not cause any issues with your HE washer.

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