Make Your Own Natural, Non-Toxic Laundry Detergent (DIY)

[143summer28]

is this good for all water temps.? (hot, warm, cold?) and the water in my area is hard, is that ok? do i need to double the mixture or something? thanks you are a cool mom =)

[NotaCoolMom]

@143summer28 Sorry for the late reply, I just saw this. I use warm water, and I'm sorry but I don't know a lot about hard water.

[maskie7]

This is awesome! Thank you!

[djmopa]

Dr. Barron’s? I think you meant Dr. Bronner's Pure-Castile Soap.

[NotaCoolMom]

@djmopa Yes that's what I meant - sorry for the confusion!

[djmopa]

@NotaCoolMom

Oh its all good. That is what I thought. Barron’s is the financial investment newspaper. ;)

Is there another way to make this without spending so much? Making enough of this laundry soap for a 40 HE loader is about $35-$40 bucks. Is there a way to make it for about $15-20?

[buttercado]

Glycerin is toxic

[Terryplutz]

@buttercado glycerin is NOT toxic. It's sourced from vegetables and has been used for centuries as a natural emollient.

[vanillagrl1]

Target carries Castile Soap. Its in their "natural" beauty supplies.

[C00k13L0v3]

When you say Castile oil, do you mean the liquid soap?

[kennyt1230]

This laundry detergent is amazing. I've used the whole batch and just made another. It's quick to make and my clothes don't wrinkle as much when they come out of the dryer. Additionally, my hands don't dry out working with it.

[ryter229]

Searching Castile Oil and all I can find are Castile soaps.

[NotaCoolMom]

@ryter229 I use Dr. Bronners and I get it at Whole Foods. I buy the gallon size, if they don't have it they will order it - non-scented. I use it for a lot of other things as well.

[Guitarrachica777]

Hye can you add borax, washing soda, baking soda or fels napta soap to your DIY detergent mix?

[NotaCoolMom]

@Guitarrachica777 I've tried borax, baking soda and washing soda but it clumps up. FYI - More recipes at me website - Elizabeths Kind Cafe

[NotaCoolMom]

@Guitarrachica777 I don't but I know people who do.

[richardheadIII]

can i use this in a HE washing machine ?

[NotaCoolMom]

@richardheadIII Yes!

[MatthewCravatt]

I like that is only takes about a minute to make, that is awesome! My question is where do you buy Castille Oil and how much does it cost? Thanks ....Susan Cravatt

[NotaCoolMom]

@MatthewCravatt Hi - yes, it's really easy and fast but CAstile Oil is a little pricey. You can get it at Whole Foods or Amazon. I like Dr. Bronner's

[NotaCoolMom]

Hi Kate, I do that too for the dryer, but I've had no problems using the oils in the washer as well, but thanks for the tip!

[katebrown16]

I read that you shouldn't use essential oils in the mixture as it breaks down the fibers in your clothes. I keep old wash cloths near the dryer and sprinkle a few drops of lavender essential oil (or whatever oil you choose) on that clean washcloth, and throw it in the dryer with my clothes!

[NotaCoolMom]

You don't need a preservative. You will use it way before bacteria would form. I've been using this at home for over a year and have never had a problem. Check out my new site Elizabeth's Kind Cafe.

[PSTRIDES]

Where is the perservative??? The water in the liquid will start to form bacteria very quickly without it!

[mimatt007]

@PSTRIDES

Glycerin - preservative

vinegar - preservative

lavender - antimicrobial

[NotaCoolMom]

Peppermint Bronners is fine. I just like to use non-scented so it smells like whatever essential oil I choose.

[Swirly559]

would it matter if all you had was Dr Bronner's in peppermint?

[cooksalot1]

Now this one is different. I make my own homemade soap so I use that to make my laundry soap. Then it's only 1 Tablespoon per load. Does the glycerin make the clothes softer? or is it just to hold onto the lavender in the mixture?

[NotaCoolMom]

Sorry, I don't know why, but I always say Castile Oil - I use Castile Soap - Dr. Bronner's non-scented.

[elliotkoo]

ru using castile or castor oil?

[FluffyCandyGirl]

@elliotkoo She said oil.

[NotaCoolMom]

Yes - that's what I have

[MrsYCote]

Could this be used in an HE machine?