Homemade Laundry Detergent Powder

Making your own laundry detergent powder allows you to control the amount of chemicals that enter your home. Homemade laundry products are fast and easy to make -- it takes about 10 minutes to make a batch that will wash a hundred loads of laundry.

Reasons to Use

• Choose homemade laundry detergent if you want to save money on your cleaning budget, if you want to reduce your exposure to chemicals, or if you want to customize your soap to match your needs.

Ingredients

• Homemade laundry detergent has only a few simple ingredients, and all can be found in grocery and big box stores. To make your own detergent, you'll need equal amounts of Borax, washing soda and grated soap. To customize your detergent, you can add any skin-safe fragrance you like.

How to Use

• Prepare homemade laundry detergent powder, then add 1 tablespoon to each load of laundry. Homemade laundry soap is more concentrated than commercially manufactured detergents, so a little goes a long way. Wash clothing and dry as usual.