Homemade Laundry Detergent for Cold Water

You can make laundry detergent at home to clean your clothing without harsh chemicals or synthetic fragrances. Laundry detergent can be made in a powder or a gel, but gel is better for cold water because it disperses more quickly.

Ingredients

• Homemade laundry detergent is composed of grated soap, washing soda and borax. Distilled water can be added to form the gel type of laundry detergent, suitable for use in hot or cold water. Fragrances can be added, if desired, but are not necessary ingredients.

Uses

• Use homemade laundry detergent with cold water to reduce your utility and cleaning supply bills if you are on a strict household budget. Homemade laundry detergent is also handy for traveling or camping in a location where only cold water is available. Use 1 tbsp. of homemade detergent per load of laundry for best results.

Benefits

• Homemade laundry detergent is considered a greener option because it has no added chemicals. Homemade detergent for cold water is also useful for washing baby clothing or items for those with sensitive skin.