Homemade Laundry Soap
Making your own laundry soap is simple and effective. Plus, it's gentle on both clothes and skin. This soap pairs beautifully with a line-drying routine—no artificial fragrances, just clean clothes and fresh air.
Ingredients
- 1 bar Castile soap (or homemade tallow soap, grated)
- 1 cup Washing soda sodium carbonate
- 1 cup Borax (optional – leave out for a more sensitive formula)
- 15-20 drops Essential Oil (optional: lavender, lemon, tea tree, etc.)
Instructions
How to Make
- Grate the soap finely using a cheese grater or food processor
- In a large mixing bowl or container, combine grated soap, washing soda, and borax (if using)
- Add essential oil drops and stir well to combine.
- Store in an airtight container. A mason jar, large crock, or lidded bucket all work well. I like using this jar with a spout.
How to Use
- Add 2–3 tablespoons per load for a top loader.
- Use 1–2 tablespoons for an HE (high-efficiency) machine.
- For extra boost on heavy soil loads, I add ½ cup of white vinegar to the rinse cycle.