Homemade Laundry Detergent

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Homemade Laundry Detergent

 

I didn't " invent " these recipes, they were passed along to me. I

have used them with much success, and have saved tons of money, so I

want to share them with you...

 

Included are 3 liquid recipes, a powdered recipe, tips, and

instructions about where to find ingredients.

 

 

 

Liquid Laundry Detergents

 

 

Recipe #1

 

3 Pints Water

1/3 Bar Fels Naptha Soap, Grated

1/2 Cup Washing Soda

1/2 Cup Borax

2 Gallon Bucket

1 Quart Hot Water

Hot Water

 

Mix Fels Naptha soap in a saucepan with 3 pints of water, and heat

on low until dissolved. Stir in Washing Soda and Borax. Stir until

thickened, and remove from heat. Add 1 Quart Hot Water to 2 Gallon

Bucket. Add soap mixture, and mix well. Fill bucket with hot water,

and mix well. Set aside for 24 hours, or until mixture thickens. Use

1/2 cup of mixture per load.

 

 

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Recipe #2

 

1 Cup Grated Fels Naptha Soap

1/2 Cup Washing Soda

1/2 Cup Borax

2 Tablespoons Glycerin

2 Gallons Water (NOTE: This recipe originally called for 2 Cups

Water)

 

Mix all three ingredients together. Add glycerin and water.

Use 1/2 - 3/4 cup per load. Best when used with cold or warm water.

 

 

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Recipe #3

 

Water

1 Bar Fels Naptha Soap, Grated

5 Gallon Bucket

1 Cup Washing Soda

4 1/2 Gallons Water

 

Place grated soap in a small saucepan and cover with water. Heat on

low until dissolved. Fill bucket with hot water, and add soap. Stir

to combine. Add 1 cup washing soda and mix well. As it cools it will

thicken. May be used immediately. Use 1-2 cups per load.

 

 

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Powdered Laundry Detergent

 

 

1 Cup Grated Fels Naptha Soap

1/2 Cup Washing Soda

1/2 Cup Borax

 

For light load, use 1 tablespoon. For heavy or heavily soiled load,

use 2 tablespoons.

 

 

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TIPS

 

• Liquid detergent can also be used as a pretreater for stains.

 

• Ivory Soap, Deodorant Soap, and Beauty Bars can be substituted for

the Fels Naptha Soap.

 

• Essential Oils can be added to soap for fragrance.