I haven't purchased laundry detergent in more than two years, to the best of my recollections. My mom did bring me a container of liquid store detergent a few months ago, after I sprained my ankle and wasn't up to making my own (I was trying to lie down as much as possible, in case the ankle was broken).
So, Thursday, when I descended to the basement to start laundry, I was unpleasantly surprised to see that I had used all but one load's worth of detergent.
Gathering the ingredients: I have a hand grater (used only for soap). For one batch of soap, I need a bar of Fels Naptha or Ivory soap (just plain jane soap... no additives, no fragrances), 6 oz. borax and 6 oz. WASHING soda. A container to hold the soap.
Grate the soap on the smallest size possible. In the summer, the soap has a tendency to warm up in my hand and get a bit gummy. It can always go in the freezer for a little bit to harden up again.
Mix the soap with the borax and washing soap. Put a lid on the mixture and shake it up. The borax and soda can kick up some fine powder, so it's easiest to mix it by shaking.
2 Tb. is enough of a big load of laundry.
And now I'm set for the next month.
So, Thursday, when I descended to the basement to start laundry, I was unpleasantly surprised to see that I had used all but one load's worth of detergent.
Gathering the ingredients: I have a hand grater (used only for soap). For one batch of soap, I need a bar of Fels Naptha or Ivory soap (just plain jane soap... no additives, no fragrances), 6 oz. borax and 6 oz. WASHING soda. A container to hold the soap.
Grate the soap on the smallest size possible. In the summer, the soap has a tendency to warm up in my hand and get a bit gummy. It can always go in the freezer for a little bit to harden up again.
Mix the soap with the borax and washing soap. Put a lid on the mixture and shake it up. The borax and soda can kick up some fine powder, so it's easiest to mix it by shaking.
2 Tb. is enough of a big load of laundry.
And now I'm set for the next month.
Cool :)
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