Homemade Laundry Detergent

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Most people make their own laundry detergent at home because they want to save money, they have an allergy to a commercial detergent or they’re concerned about the environmental impact of commercial soaps.

To make your own homemade laundry detergent, you’ll need the following things then follow the steps below:

Grate the Ivory Soap and place it in the saucepan. If you prefer not to use a cheese grater, slice the soap into slivers.
Add the first 6 cups of water to the saucepan and place on the stove on low heat. Stir frequently while the soap melts, until it’s completely dissolved. Make sure to keep your eye on it so it doesn’t burn.
Stir in the washing soda and the borax. Stir until both the washing soda and borax are completely dissolved in the soap and water mixture.
Remove the thickening mixture from the heat.
Add the next 4 cups of water to the two-gallon bucket or pail. Add the soap mixture from the saucepan to the bucket and stir well until the entire potion is well mixed. Add the final gallon plus 6 cups of water to the bucket and stir well.
Allow the newly created laundry detergent to sit for 24 hours before using it.