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How to make Homemade Powdered Laundry Detergent

By Amanda Brackney |

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Homemade Powdered Laundry DetergentNot only does making your own laundry detergent save money, it also allows you to customize your product. You can opt for completely hypo-allergenic, experiment with different fragrances, add in extra-cleaning power and make it in small or large batches.

There are lots of different recipes out there and many of them work really well. It’s really just a matter of trial and error to find the one you decide to stick with.

Personally, I prefer this powdered recipe with the extra oxi cleaning power. It’s quick, inexpensive, easier than making liquid and cleans well.

You can find the ingredients at Homeland, Crest Foods and Walmart:

  • Bar Soap – Fels-naptha, Kirk’s Castile or other brand $0.99 ($0.49 per cup)
  • Borax $3.99 per box ($0.41 per cup)
  • Washing Soda $2.78 per box ($0.51 per cup)
  • Oxi – small $3.86  ($1.02 per cup) – optional

You’ll spend about $8 out of pocket to get you started, but a batch of detergent costs just $2.83 which works out to 36 loads of laundry at just $0.08 per load.

If you use Oxi, your total out of pocket will be $11.62 and your batch will cost $4.87 which works out to 48 loads at $0.10 per load.

You can still decrease your cost per load by decreasing the cost of your products. For instance, I used Clorox brand Oxi-Clean in this post, but you can find generic oxi cleaner at most Dollar Trees. Also, keep an eye out for on-line deals that enable you to buy your bar soap for a lesser amount.

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  1. Brenda says

    March 11, 2013 at 3:38 pm

    I have been making the detergent for a while now, but my daughter and son in law, and myself prefer the use of PUREX crystals added, then you do not have to add softer to rinse or use dryer sheets!! Just a suggestion.

    thanks for all your help Amanda,
    this blog is such a blessing!!!

    • Amanda says

      March 11, 2013 at 10:56 pm

      Thanks for your encouraging words Brenda! And for faithfully reading SSS. I add Purex Crystals to mine too! 🙂

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