Laundry Detergent - Powder

By smaier

I used one bottle of lavender purex crystals fabric softener and pink zote soap. Smells amazing! Safe for HE machines because it doesn't create suds.

***This recipe was written by guest author Jen, from Blissful 55. Check out her fabulous blog for more inspiration and DIY tips.***

Ingredients

• Actual recipe located at:
• 1 (4 lb 12 oz) Box of Borax– Found in the detergent aisle
• 1 (3 lb 7 oz) Box of Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda– Found in the detergent aisle
• 1 (3 lb) Container of OxyClean– Found in the detergent aisle.
• 2 (14.1 oz) Bars of Zote Soap– Found in the detergent aisle (we chose to do pink for the scent but the white would be just fine. You can also use Fels Naptha)
• 1 (4 lb) Box of Arm & Hammer Baking Soda– Found in the cooking aisle (You could also get two 2 lb box, we couldn’t find the larger 4lb box when we went)
• 1-2 (55 oz) Bottle of Purex Crystals Fabric Softener– Found in the detergent aisle
• http://www.howdoesshe.com/cheaper-and-better-diy-laundry-detergent/

Details

Adapted from howdoesshe.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Grate zote soap with cheese grater or food processor.

2. Mix all ingredients together in a large bucket.

3. Use 2 -4 Tablespoons per laundry load.