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Powdered Laundry Detergent

Make homemade powdered laundry detergent with grated bar soap, borax and washing soda. Use 1 to 2 tablespoons per load. A frugal swap for store-bought.

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Sara Noel
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Powdered laundry detergent

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Grated bar soap, borax and washing soda. Use 1 to 2 tablespoons per load.
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Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
CourseDIY
Ingredients Equipment Directions Notes

What You’ll Need
  

  • 2/3 bar Fels Naptha Soap
  • 1/2 cup Borax
  • 1/2 cup Washing Soda

Equipment

  • food processor
  • airtight jar

Directions
 

  1. Shred the Fels Naptha soap with a grater.
  2. Stir in the borax and washing soda.
  3. Mix well and keep in an airtight container.

Notes

1 to 2 tablespoons per load. Low sudsing; it can be used in HE washers.
Safety: wear gloves and avoid breathing the dust when mixing; borax and washing soda are irritants and harmful if swallowed — keep away from kids and pets and label the jar. Fels Naptha can irritate sensitive skin.
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