Liquid Laundry Detergent
home made liquid laundry detergent from natural ingredients
Ingredients
- ½ cup baking soda
- ½ cup washing soda
- ½ cup liquid castile soap note 1
- 5-6 drops each lemongrass lavender, tea tree oil (note 2)
- enough water to equal 12 cups/96 oz/ ¾ gallons
Instructions
- 1. Heat about 2 cups water in a glass measuring cup or bowl that has a capacity of at least 3 cups. I microwave about 2-3 minutes.
- 2. Add baking soda and washing soda to hot water and stir until completely dissolved. You can put the whole mixture back in the microwave to heat if the baking and washing sodas do not fully dissolve.
- 3. Pour the water-soda mixture, castile soap, and enough water to equal about 96 ounces (3/4 of one gallon) into a large container. Stir gently. Add essential oils and gently stir again.
- 4. Pour your laundry detergent into whatever well-sealing container you have chosen to store it. I used old glass bottles because they seal well, pour well, and I had them laying around.
Notes
1. I used some of my liquid soap made from bar Kirk's Castile soap, but recommend using a liquid castile soap like Dr. Bronner's or my potassium hydroxide liquid soap for better cleaning power
2. Provides VERY mild scent and antiseptic properties.
2. Provides VERY mild scent and antiseptic properties.