Did you know that you can easily make your own laundry detergent? And the best part is that you don’t even need to use that many ingredients! In fact, you need only five things – baking soda, washing soda, castile soap, water, and your favourite essential oil.
- Half a cup of the castile soap
- 1/4 cup of baking soda
- 1/4 cup of washing soda
- 50 drops of essential oil (you can even mix different essential oils to create your own unique scent)
How I Make My Own Laundry Detergent?
I start off by mixing the washing soda and the baking soda in a large bowl then I add about 7 cups of hot water. I mix everything until the powders are dissolved into the water.
Then I pour the mixture into my container. I continue with adding the castile soap and the essential oil. Put the top of the container and shake well before each use.
I add about half a cup to a large load.
Why I No Longer Buy My Laundry Detergent?
Everyone knows that commercial cleaners and laundry detergents are packed with harsh chemicals and way too much fragrance. Laundry detergents specifically were triggering my allergies and I even had a hard time sleeping every night because the smell was so irritating to me.
This, of course, wasn’t the only reason I chose to start making my own laundry detergent. I figured out how cheap it actually is to make – and it’s not hard at all so it was a win-win situation. Now, I have my allergies under control and I do not waste that much money on laundry detergent. The one I showed you how to make lasts me a long time.
I also decided to make most of my cleaners – from my glass cleaner to my all-purpose cleaner. Not only are they effective and get the job done but they help me save a ton of money on a monthly basis since I tend to be a clean freak and I use a lot of product when I clean.









