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The Best Homemade Laundry Soap

Affordable, powerful, gentle on the skin, septic and HE safe.
Keyword: homemade laundry soap
Servings: 3 cups

Equipment

  • hand grater or food processor
  • airtight container

Ingredients

  • 1 bar Fels-Naptha, Zote, or Castile Soap finely grated
  • 1 cup Washing Soda look for Arm & Hammer Washing Soda
  • 1 cup Borax optional
  • 1 cup Baking Soda
  • 10 - 20 drops Essential Oils I like lavender, lemon, or tea tree
  • 1/4 cup OxiClean Powder optional for extra stain-fighting power

Instructions

  • Grate the soap bar using a hand grater or my favorite quick method- the food processor until finely crumbled.
  • Mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl
  • Stir well so it’s evenly combined
  • Store in an airtight container like a large mason jar or lidded tub. Add a label and scoop!