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Homemade laundry powder takes only 3 ingredients - Fels Naptha laundry bar, borax & washing soda. #TexasHomesteader

Homemade Laundry Detergent

It's easy (and inexpensive) to make your own laundry detergent in minutes. And you only use a tablespoon or two with each load. At 2 Tablespoons per load this recipe makes enough for about 37 loads! #TexasHomesteader

Course cleaner
Keyword baking powder, cleaner, Fels-Naptha, Honemade, Laundry
Servings 37 loads
Author www.TexasHomesteader.com

Ingredients

  • 1 5 Ounce Bar Fels Naptha Laundry Soap
  • 2 Cups Washing Soda
  • 2 Cups Borax

Instructions

  1. Powder the entire 5.5-ounce bar of Fels Naptha finely using a food processor (can use a cheese grater on finest grate)

  2. In a container that has a tight-fitting lid, combine the powdered Fels Naptha, 2 cups of washing soda and 2 cups of Borax.

    Shake to mix well.

    Store in a sealed container that is properly labeled. Use 1 to 2 tablespoons per load.

Recipe Notes

NOTE: Since the effectiveness of any detergent depends greatly on the hardness of your water, experiment by using the lesser amount, and then increase as necessary.