Homemade Laundry Detergent Powder

Homemade Laundry Detergent powder 

So many people ask me you really made your own. yep its easy and cheaper and fun to give as gifts..

Heck you get 150 -200 loads from it. The hard part is not using so much we are conditioned to consume things in masses so we can buy more. That's how it works folks. Well guess what 1-2 maybe 3 tablespoons is all it take with this.

Ingredients

• 4 cups Borax*
• 4 cups Washing soda
• 2 cups Baking soda
• 4 cups grated bar soap (2-4 bars) (Choose a non-toxic, real bar soap—not a “beauty bar” like Dove or a clear glycerine soap. There is a soap I use a lot it is in the isle with the washing powder,,i cant remember the name . I'll look next time and up date it. Or for you clever folks that can figure things out on your own,,Im sure you'll see it when your there.. We use both Kirk’s Castile and Grandma’s Lye soaps for laundry. Omit for cloth diapers.)
• Essential oil (Optional for scent. Tea Tree oil is especially nice if you use this detergent for washing cloth diapers.)

Directions

Cut the bar soap into large chunks with a knife.

1. I like to use a cheese grater..Grate the soap chunks with a fine cheese grater or throw the chunks into the food processor and blend into as fine of a powder as you can make. (Put on your dust mask and let dust settle before opening processor, so as not to inhale it.) Some times i just use the finely grated soap i skip the be
2. lender.
3. Put on your gloves and dust mask or bandana.
4. In a large plastic tub or bucket, mix the Borax, washing soda, and baking soda together. (Washing soda and borax are skin irritants, so wear gloves. Wear a dusk mask or bandana to avoid breathing in the dry ingredients while you mix. You will need to let the dust settle a few times before continuing to stir. If you can seal the container, you can shake it vigorously to mix with no dust.)
5. Stir in the grated/powdered bar soap.
6. Stir in 10-20 drops of essential oil. Any smell at all ,,I like jasmine,  lemon, gardenia, rose otto oh and thing pick your favorite..  Tea tree oil is great for diapers as it has antiseptic qualities.Store in a covered and air tight container.
7. Use 1-2 Tablespoons per load.