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Simple DIY Laundry Detergent

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•  I use lavender or orange essential oils because they're my favorites, but

 

 

   the list is endless.  Just make sure that you use the real essential oil.

 

 

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•  Storage jars in many sizes like the 1 gallon Anchor Hocking one shown above

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    have many uses for your laundry room.

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•  I like to use a pipette (shown in the foreground in the image below) to add

 

 

   the oil to the mix. 

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Click here to print a frameable PDF of the recipe >>>

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About the Ingredients

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•  Baking soda-Most people are familiar with this workhorse.  It's a natural for

 

 

   cleaning and deodorizing.

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•  Washing soda-Gives a great boost to any cleaning product.

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•  Epsom salts-Not only helps soften clothes, but also reduces static cling and

 

 

   helps to remove stains.  It also helps to reduce soap scum in your washer,

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•  Kosher, white or sea salt-Keeps colors bright and from fading.

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•  Essential oil-Each oil has it's attributes-lavender promotes calm, relaxation,

 

 

   and better sleep.

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•  Moisture absorbing packs-I like the food grade packs because they keep

 

 

   the ingredients from clumping and I can use them in so many other things.

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Simple DIY Laundry Detergent

 

 

 

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Ingredients​

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•  1½ cups baking soda (sodium bicarbonate)

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•  1½ cups washing soda (sodium carbonate & water)

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•  ½ cup Epsom salts (magnesium sulfate)

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•  ¼ cup kosher or white sea salt

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•  10 to 20 drops of essential oil (lavender or orange ?)

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•  Moisture absorbing packs (optional but good to use)

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Instructions

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In a large bowl, mix all of the dry ingredients together, then the

 

 

essential oil, stirring constantly as you do. 

 

 

 

Mix again until thoroughly mixed, (I like to use a whisk).  Pour into

 

 

jar of choice and seal, using the moisture absorbing packs if you

 

 

have them.

 

 

 

Use 2 tablespoons for an average load.

 

 

 

 

 

 

*The packs I am suggesting are food grade so they have multiple uses.

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