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jp4m2 · 05-07-2012, 06:44 AM

I've seen recipes for homemade laundry soap before but they where for liquids and I just wasn't feeling ambitious enough to melt soap and deal with the liquid storage. Then I came across this powder version, I have to say I just love it!

I've been washing clothes over the weekend and so far it's been great. I just love the smell! It smells like a laundromat! I didn't even use fabric softener and I didn't miss it! I'll post the site that I got it off of when I find it in my bookmarks....

Here's mine....This is what it looks like..

soap 001.JPG

This is my container.....

soap 002.JPG

Here's the recipe:
1- 4lb 12 oz box of Borax
1- 4 lb box of Arm And Hammer Baking Soda
1-3 lb 7 oz box of Arm and Hammer Super Washing Soda
1- 3lb container Oxy Clean
4 bars Fels Naptha Soap, grated
2 containers Downy Un Stopables

Mix all the ingredients in a large heavy duty garbage bag. Just close the bag securely and juggle back and forth until completely mixed. Scoop out into containers.

Note: I only used one bottle of the Downy type of product. Two bottles seemed a bit of an overkill, especially at $7 a bottle. I think mine was by Gain. Some people who made this didn't use any of this product. It's basically for scent purposes. If I did the math right ( which is questionable) I figure I will get about 380 loads out of this using the 2 tbsp. measure.

05-07-2012, 06:44 AM	#1
jp4m2 Love my Boys Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: w/ my boys Posts: 5,056	DIY laundry soap.... I've seen recipes for homemade laundry soap before but they where for liquids and I just wasn't feeling ambitious enough to melt soap and deal with the liquid storage. Then I came across this powder version, I have to say I just love it! I've been washing clothes over the weekend and so far it's been great. I just love the smell! It smells like a laundromat! I didn't even use fabric softener and I didn't miss it! I'll post the site that I got it off of when I find it in my bookmarks.... Here's mine....This is what it looks like.. soap 001.JPG This is my container..... soap 002.JPG Here's the recipe: 1- 4lb 12 oz box of Borax 1- 4 lb box of Arm And Hammer Baking Soda 1-3 lb 7 oz box of Arm and Hammer Super Washing Soda 1- 3lb container Oxy Clean 4 bars Fels Naptha Soap, grated 2 containers Downy Un Stopables Mix all the ingredients in a large heavy duty garbage bag. Just close the bag securely and juggle back and forth until completely mixed. Scoop out into containers. Note: I only used one bottle of the Downy type of product. Two bottles seemed a bit of an overkill, especially at $7 a bottle. I think mine was by Gain. Some people who made this didn't use any of this product. It's basically for scent purposes. If I did the math right ( which is questionable) I figure I will get about 380 loads out of this using the 2 tbsp. measure. __________________ B.J.mom to : Jake J.J. Jack & Joey, momma misses you..... The joy found in the companionship of a pet is a blessing not given to everyone. The two most powerful words when we’re in struggle: me too..