DIY Powder Laundry Detergent

DIY Powder Laundry Detergent

By:  Angelia Duenas
October 12, 2021

This is Option 2 of 4 natural DIY laundry detergent options that we will be presenting for you.  This recipe is my favorite powder laundry detergent recipe.  

It uses the same ingredients as the liquid laundry soap, but it does not have water in it.  You don't have to melt soap, so it easier and less messy to make.

Ingredients You Need To Make Detergent

DIY Powder Laundry Detergent Recipe

• 1 Bar Fels Naptha or 1/2 bar of Zote (found in laundry aisle of your local grocery or department store)
• 2 cups Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda
• 2 cups Borax
• Essential Oil of Choice for Scent (this is optional) - I prefer a Citrus blend, but lots prefer Four Thieves because it is also known for cleaning purposes.  (This is the version of this oil blend that I buy at a great price.) for their disinfectant, antibacterial, antifungal, antimicrobial and antifungal properties.

Instructions:  Grate a bar of Fels Naptha or 1/2 a bar of Zote.  My preference is Fels Naptha.  It's known for it's stain removing abilities.  If you use Zote, and you are sensitive to artificial fragrances, use the unscented version, which is white.  Since Zote is twice the size (14.1 oz) of Fels Naptha, you can grate half of the bar for your recipe which saves money.

Mix the grated soap with the other two ingredients in a mixing bowl, add essential oils if desired, then use a whisk to mix thoroughly, and store in airtight container.  

Usage Instructions:  Use 1 Tbsp of this laundry detergent per load or 2 Tbsp for especially dirty loads of laundry.  It works great!!  I was pleased with it.

It is a very powerfully cleansing detergent, considering the small amount of the detergent needed for washing one load.  But it DOES WORK, and it works very well.

It will also smell whichever way you like if you scent it with your favorite blend of essential oils.  Citrus blend is my personal favorite.  The citrus essential oils are all have antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal and antimicrobial properties.  So they are very help with getting laundry clean, not to mention the scent is amazing, and it has uplifting and energizing aromatherapy properties as well.

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