Hot water, baking soda, salt and unscented soap. A liquid booster for families avoiding borax.
What You’ll Need
14cupsof hot water
1cupof baking soda
1/2cupof salt
1cupof unscented liquid Castile soap
30dropsof lavender essential oil
Gallon-sized jug
Directions
Stir 7 cups hot water, 1/2 cup baking soda and 1/4 cup salt until dissolved (it turns cloudy and fizzy, then clear), and pour it into the jug.
Do the same with the other 7 cups water, 1/2 cup baking soda and 1/4 cup salt, and add it to the jug.
Add the castile soap and lavender oil.
Swirl gently, close the jug, add a label, and shake.
Notes
1/2 cup in the soap cup per load. Safety: shake before each use; label the jug and keep from kids (it looks like a drink jug once poured). Lavender oil can bother cats and sensitive skin — leave it out if needed. Don't add vinegar to the same load (it cancels the soap).