I made my first batch of laundry detergent yesterday and did my first load of laundry with it this morning. I am very pleased with myself, LOL, and with how well the detergent turned out.
I used 1/2 cup of Borax 20 Mule Tean, 1/2 cup Arm & Hammer Washing Soda,(found at Ramey's in West Plains), and a bar of Ivory soap (probably could have used less soap but I wanted strong detergent), 2 gallons of water. I boiled 1/2 a gallon of water with the grated bar of soap till dissolved then added the Borax and Washing Soda, stirring till dissloved then added the additional water. I then poured it into a 5 gal bucket and made a second batch to add since there was plenty of room. I let it set over night and the next day it had gelled, I just stirred really well before using.I used about 1/2 cup in my washer.
Tomorrow I'm making dish detergent.
1/2 cup Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda
1/2 cup 20 Mule Team Borax
4 packets lemonade flavor Kool-Aid powder (unsweetened – I buy the off-brand)
1/4 cup salt (Kosher salt recommended)
Directions:
Pour it all into a resealable container and shake it up. Use 1 tablespoon per cycle.
Need a rinse aid? Use vinegar.
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