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Powdered laundry detergent

Course DIY
Keyword borax, frugal laundry, laundry detergent, washing soda
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Grated bar soap, borax and washing soda. Use 1 to 2 tablespoons per load.

What You’ll Need

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

Directions

  • Shred the Fels Naptha soap with a grater.
  • Stir in the borax and washing soda.
  • 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.