I have been making my own laundry detergent for a while now. I just started to make my own softener. I really like making my own, one it is fun and two I like it better than the stuff you can get at the store and three it is cheaper. Also a couple of my children have real sensitive skin, this detergent does not bother them at all.
Making detergent is so simple and most of the stuff you can get at Wal-Mart. I use to have to order the supplies from Lehman's however our Wal-Mart started carrying the supplies and it is a little cheaper.
Laundry Detergent
2 bars of FelsNaptha
1 cup Borax
1 cup of Baking Washing Soda (you can use regular baking soda if you can't find the washing soda, the washing soda does work better though)
Shred the FelsNaptha (it works better if you shred it real fine)
Mix FelsNaptha, borax and baking soda together.
There you have just made your detergent. I put a little of 1/3 c in hot water on small setting. I let that swish around a bit and get real soapy, then I swithc my water to warm or cold depending on what I am washing and I switch my setting to large. Then add clothes.
Softener
8 cups of white distilled vinegar
1 1/4 cup of warm water
1 cup of baking soda
1 tsp of essential oil (your choice)
Mix water and vinegar together in a deep pan or bucket, add baking soda while stirring continuously (it will really fizz alot, that is why you need a deep pan or bucket). Pour into a container, I use a gallon jug. Add oil. To use shake well, then add 1/2 cup or 1 cup during rinse cycle.
I got this recipe from a magazine, I had been looking for a softener recipe but couldn't find one I liked. Well I love this one, so I won't be buying softener at the store again.
Have a blessed day : )
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