[MamaAllNatural]

I want to make my own laundry detergent. Has anyone else done this? I'm thinking I could use baking soda, a little lemon juice, and lavender (or some other pretty smelling essential oil - I like them to smell good

). So, are these the right things to be using? Is there something else I should add? What amount should I use?

Ok, one more question.

Is there any natural way to get the liquid fabric softener effect?

TIA

 

[MyOcean]

There is a recipe at the top of the page that you might like to try

 

[MamaAllNatural]

THanks for your reply!

I guess I'm looking for even more from scratch...to where I don't even need to buy a bar of soap to make it. Are there any recipes totally from scratch that anyone knows of? Hmmm...maybe I'll experiment and then come add my own new recipe to the list.:LOL

 

[MyOcean]

I'd like to see the recipe if you find one. What about washing soda and borax with a vinegar rinse?

 

[MamaAllNatural]

Does the vinegar have a softening effect? That's for hair conditioning too right? That sounds good. I'm going to try. Also, do you think the washing soda (same as baking right?

: ) will bleach the clothing too much over time?

Thanks again for your replies.

 

[MyOcean]

No, washing soda is not the same as baking soda. Washing soda is kept at my regular grocery store in the laundry stuff isle. Washing soda is much stronger.

Vinegar (used like a liquid fabric softner) does seem to soften and remove and soap residue.

Check out this link on washing soda:
http://www.care2.com/channels/solutions/home/440

Or better yet:
http://www.soapsgonebuy.com/index.as...S&Category=203

Kelli

 

[MamaAllNatural]

Thanks!

 

[huggerwocky]

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[mamagranola]

Here are the laundry recipes that I use:

Basic Laundry Detergent
1 cup soap flakes
1/2 cup washing soda
1/2 cup borax

Liquid Laundry Detergent
1 cup of the above mix
2 Tbs. glycerin
2 cups warm water

For the detergent recipes, mix all ingredients and store in a lidded container. To use, measure 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup of the mix and add to the laundry. Launder as usual. Each of these recipes yields approx. 12 oz. Note: You can buy glycerin at many health food and drug stores.

Homemade Pretreating Stain Remover
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup baking soda
2 Tbs. liquid soap
2 qt. water

Mix all ingredients in a spray bottle. Spray the liquid onto the stain and let it sit for a few minutes. Launder as usual.

 

[MamaAllNatural]

Thanks so much Mamas!