DIY Natural Laundry Detergent

5 from 1 vote

Learn how to make your own DIY Natural Laundry Detergent with just a few ingredients and essential oils. Save money with this non-toxic laundry cleaner.

Prep Time5 mins

Total Time5 mins

Servings: uses

Author: Don't Mess With Mama

Ingredients

1 bar castile soap
1 cup washing soda
1/2 cup borax
10-15 drops essential oils Lavender essential oil is my favorite

Instructions

Grate soap bar with a cheese grater.
Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and mix until it turns into a fine powder.
Process the small pieces of soap, washing soda and Borax together in a food processor or blender until it is well mixed.
Store the laundry detergent in an airtight glass container.
Use 1-2 tbsp of detergent per load.

Notes

How to Use This Natural Laundry Detergent

Use 1-2 tbsp of this DIY laundry detergent per load. You may need to do an extra rinse if you find the granules don't break down (possible if you have a HE washing machine) and/or include white vinegar in the laundry rinse.