All Natural Homemade Laundry Detergent:
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Abby Lawson says
I’ve thought of making my own detergent before but haven’t gone for it for the reason you mentioned– my son has eczema and I am always afraid his skin will break out. But I’m guessing your little one hasn’t had problems with it since you’re still using it? I may have to give it a try! Thanks for the great tips, Jessi!
~Abby =)
Jessi says
So far Conner has had no reaction to it at all. I even love the way it smells! Oh and Walmart actually sells everything all together on the same shelf in the laundry aisle. 🙂
Michelle Nahom says
I started making my own detergent earlier this year and while I am not tracking how much I have saved, I know I have saved plenty. We do a ton of laundry here because of kids sports. I have gone through a few batches of homemade liquid and 1.5 jars of dry. I have eczema and so far have seen no change in what my skin is doing. I’m definitely going to continue making my own!
Jessica says
Where did you get the label and jar for your homemade soap? I’m a new reader of yours as of yesterday, and I’m officially hooked!!!! So happy I stumbled upon your blog, it’s exactly what my family and I needed to get us back on track financially!!! Thank you!
Jessica
Jessi says
Thank you Jessica! 🙂 I got the jar at Walmart over in the kitchen/pantry section and the label I made. I just used a clear shipping label and used the fill in background option in word to make it black and changed the font color from black to white.
Shannon Yontz says
Where can you purchase the super washing soda? I can’t find it at any local stores. Thank you
Jessi says
I buy mine at Wal-Mart. Our Wal-Mart has everything you need all together on the same shelf. You can also get it on Amazon – its made by Arm & Hammer.
2justByou says
Pinned it! I’m definitely trying this out, and SOON. I’m a new follower via bloglovin. Happy SITS Day to you!
Jessi says
Thank you! I love this detergent. We actually went from May until the middle of November with this batch of detergent. It has saved us soooo much money! Thank you so much for following! 🙂
Home Jobs by MOM says
Great idea!! Is this kind good for HE washers?
Jessi says
I don’t have a HE washer so I can’t say that I’ve personally tired it with one. However, others that I know have and say it works great! You will have to remove the detergent tray (see your owner’s manual for help). I hope this helps! 🙂
Elizabeth Ferree says
Going to try this on payday. I’ve been using the dollar store laundry detergent so depending on the price and how long it lasts for me. I love the fact you can now do most stuff from home and not the store.
Jessi says
Yes! This was an initial investment since I had to purchase a container to store it in but it is literally pennies on the dollar for our family. 🙂
Jessica G says
What size is the glass jar? I have found 1 gallon, 1.5 gallon and a 2 gallon but not sure what size I will need for this laundry recipe.
Jessi says
This one is a 2 gallon but I think you’ll be fine with the 1.5 gallon. This recipe doesn’t fill up the jar all the way.
Brandi says
Does this laundry detergent get stains out well? What do you use for a stain remover? Are you able to mix it in the jar you are storing it in, or do you have to mix it in another container?
Jessi says
Hi Brandi! I mix it in the container that it is in but I haven’t used it as stain remover only because I don’t have a faucet near my laundry room (it’s in the basement of my house). I use OxiClean’s spray remover for really set-in stains, but the detergent is GREAT at getting out stains without having to go the additional stain remover route. I’ve only had trouble with getting blood out which is why I use the OxiClean whenever I have serious stains like that. 🙂
Erica says
How do you shred the soap?
Jessi says
I use a cheese grater but if you have a food processor, you can use that too. 🙂