Laundryeasy

Simple Laundry Detergent

Fragrance-free, effective laundry soap that's gentle on skin.

Time10 min
Cost~£0.03/load
Steps4

Ingredients

  • Washing soda1 cupnot baking soda
  • Borax1 cup
  • Castile soap bar, grated1 bar

Instructions

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1

Grate the soap

Use a cheese grater to finely grate the castile soap bar.

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1

Grate the soap

Use a cheese grater to finely grate the castile soap bar.

2

Mix dry ingredients

Combine washing soda and borax in a container.

3

Add soap

Mix in the grated soap until evenly distributed.

4

Store & use

Store in an airtight container. Use 1-2 tablespoons per load.

Note

Works in both HE and regular machines. For tough stains, add a splash of white vinegar to the rinse cycle.

Savings

Commercial detergent costs £0.15-0.30 per load. This costs about £0.03.

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