I know there are so many homemade laundry detergent recipes floating around in blog-land I almost hesitate to post this one; I know most people probably have one they like. Really, I guess it can’t even be considered “homemade” when one of the ingredients is actually a laundry detergent.
To be honest, the combination of Tide and Oxi Clean is the reason I like this recipe so much. I’m a huge fan of suds in the wash. Call me silly, but it just makes me feel like my clothes are getting cleaner. I made a batch of detergent a while ago (I can’t remember all the ingredients, but I know it had Fels, borax, and Washing Soda). To be honest, it sat on my shelf for over a year because 1) It didn’t smell very good and 2) There were no suds whatsoever.
A friend of mine recently talked about a detergent recipe using powdered Tide. She tried to search for the source, but couldn’t find it. Instead, she texted me the basic recipe. I switched it up a bit and made this. It suds a little bit and it smells great! I’ve also been happy with the way my laundry has come out. Not to mention the fact that it barely fit in a 12 quart container and you only need to use a couple tablespoons per load. The batch is enormous and is going to last me forever.
I have not come up with a price per load, but I will attempt to do that at some point when I wasn’t up until 3 a.m. crocheting the night before.
Ingredients:
56 oz. container Tide Ultra
5 lb. container Oxi Clean
2 boxes 20 Mule Team Borax
3 boxes Arm & Hammer Washing Soda
3/4 bottle Purex Crystals (I used Fresh Spring Waters)
Directions:
This detergent is so easy to make. There’s no measuring or grating involved. Just pour all the ingredients into a large bucket or container and mix well. Use 2 tablespoons for a large load. I use extra for an extra large load.
Comments
Little Susie Home Makersays
Yes, I have seen many recipes floating around. Yours looks like a good one to me, my fear is allergies. I have some sensitive skin in the family, but usually a double rinse helps with that. Thanks for your advise.<br />Blessings,<br />Susie
Katiesays
I like this one!! I don't really want to grate a bar of soap and slave over a stove and mix detergent. This one is attainable and looks like it would clean well. Thanks!!
Vickiesays
Thanks for this detergent recipe. I'm going to substitute All or Gain for the Tide. I haven't been able to use Tide for years, I seem to be allergic to it or something.
Yes, I have seen many recipes floating around. Yours looks like a good one to me, my fear is allergies. I have some sensitive skin in the family, but usually a double rinse helps with that. Thanks for your advise.<br />Blessings,<br />Susie
I like this one!! I don't really want to grate a bar of soap and slave over a stove and mix detergent. This one is attainable and looks like it would clean well. Thanks!!
Thanks for this detergent recipe. I'm going to substitute All or Gain for the Tide. I haven't been able to use Tide for years, I seem to be allergic to it or something.