#DIY Laundry Detergent

[untamedabyss]

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[northbirdblog]

Homemade Laundry Soap

Try making some of this Homemade Laundry Soap! It's easy to make, using natural ingredients, and gentle on sensitive skin!

[everydayhalfling]

Reasons to make your own laundry detergent:

Save money!

Decrease your plastic consumption!

Control what is going into your detergent!

Recipe and the financial break down are under the cut:

HOMEMADE LAUNDRY DETERGENT 1 bar Fels Naptha (or similar) soap 1C Washing Soda (165g) 1C Borax (165g) 5Ga Water (19L)

Grate the soap bar. Heat one gallon (3.8L) of water on medium-low. Add the grated soap bar and stir. Allow the soap to completely melt. Add the washing soda and the borax, stir. Allow mixture to simmer until ingredients are dissolved. Pour the soap mixture into a five gallon container. Add the remaining water. Use only hot water for this, to prevent soap from congealing. Stir the detergent well and you're done!

THE FINANCIAL BREAKDOWN* Initial costs: $1.25 Fels Naptha $15.00 Washing soda, 1 box (55oz) $9.00 Borax, 1 box (65oz) $25.25 TOTAL

5 Gallons of Detergent: $1.25 Fels Naptha $2.18 Washing Soda $1.11 Borax $4.54 TOTAL

*At the time of posting, 2022/12/12; American Dollars

[lovelyplot]

Dug out my crochet crap after not touchin it in fuckin forever

[hongchicken]

How to make a homemade laundry detergent for a sustainable home

DIY: How to Make a Homemade Laundry Detergent for a Sustainable Home

Laundry detergent is an essential item in any home, but there are many questions about the best type of detergent to use and whether it’s possible to make a sustainable choice.

In this article, we’ll explain the basics of laundry detergent and why it’s important for a sustainable home. We’ll also provide step-by-step instructions for making a homemade laundry detergent that is both effective and eco-friendly.

What is Laundry Detergent?

Laundry detergent is a cleaning agent that is used to wash fabrics and other items. It usually contains surfactants, enzymes, and other chemicals that help to break down dirt and stains. Different types of detergent are used for different types of fabrics, so it’s important to choose the right one for your needs.

Why is it Important for a Sustainable Home?

When it comes to sustainability, laundry detergent is an important factor. Many store-bought detergents contain harsh chemicals that can be harmful to the environment. These chemicals can end up in our water supply, which can have a negative impact on wildlife and human health.

Using a natural, eco-friendly detergent is one of the best ways to reduce your carbon footprint and make your home more sustainable. Plus, it’s much better for your skin and clothing!

Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Homemade Laundry Detergent

Making your own detergent is easy and cost-effective. Here’s how to do it:

Ingredients

2 cups of baking soda

2 cups of washing soda

1/2 cup of citric acid

1/2 cup of salt

Essential oils (optional)

Instructions

In a large bowl, mix together the baking soda, washing soda, citric acid, and salt.

If desired, add a few drops of essential oils for a pleasant scent.

Transfer the mixture to an airtight container and store it in a cool, dry place.

To use, add one tablespoon of detergent to a full load of laundry.

Tips for Using Your Homemade Detergent

For best results, use warm or hot water.

To boost cleaning power, add a half-cup of white vinegar to the rinse cycle.

For extra-tough stains, let the garment soak in a solution of equal parts water and laundry detergent for 30 minutes before washing.

For a fabric softener, add one cup of white vinegar to the rinse cycle.

Final Thoughts

Making your own laundry detergent is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint and make your home more sustainable. Plus, it’s cost-effective and easy to do.

By following the steps above, you can make a homemade laundry detergent that is both effective and eco-friendly. So, why not give it a try today?

[nubelalifestyle]

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[improvemyhome24]

Eco-friendly and Cost-effective: How to Make DIY Laundry Detergent

Are you tired of spending money on expensive laundry detergents packed with harmful chemicals? We have the answer! In this blog post, we will show you how to make your own DIY laundry detergent that saves you money and contains natural ingredients you can feel good about. With just four simple ingredients and our step-by-step instructions, you can create a powerful and all-natural detergent that…

[against-all-0dds]

WASH YOUR DIY CLOTHES 

PLEASE PEOPLE! THEY GET NASTY! 

I washed some shorts that I diy’ed today, here’s how I did it.

Put them with some laundry detergent and cold water. You don’t need a buncha detergent, just a lil, and the water can be warm if you want, but cold or cool is best. I don’t have a bathtub so I used a storage bin. Swish them around with ur hands for a little while.

2. Then u gotta rinse them out, use as little water as possible cuz saving the planet, but also don’t leave soap in them.

3. Usually gotta rinse them twice

Usually gotta rinse them twice

Let ‘em air dry. Sometimes I put hang them up and blow a fan on them.

And there ya go, clean diy punk clothes!

[dandelionsresilience]

DIY Laundry Detergent

No Soap or Borax

2c baking soda + 2c washing soda + ½c citric acid + ½c salt | use 1Tbsp per load

Horse chestnuts + water (optional)

Horse chestnuts (conkers) + water

Soap, but No Borax

3.5Tbsp grated laundry bar + 3L water + ¼c baking soda | use ½c per load

5oz bar soap + 1c washing soda + 1c baking soda + 1c salt | use 1-2Tbsp per load

1c grated bar soap + 2c washing soda + 1c baking soda | use ¼c per large load

Soap and Borax

1 bar soap + 1c washing soda + 1c borax + 5Gal water | use 2Tbsp per load

2-5oz bar soap + 3c washing soda + 2c borax | use 1/8c per load

3 grated soap bars + 4lb borax + 3lb washing soda + 3.5lb baking soda | use 1-2Tbsp per load

Add white vinegar to soften & fight stains

Make washing soda by baking baking soda! (read link for details)

Baking soda can substitute for borax

Some recipes call for you to boil ingredients together, be sure to check the directions

For dry detergents, make it as fine a powder as possible to make sure it dissolves, and add the powder directly to the washing drum (where the clothes are), not the separate little drawer you put liquid soap in

Other recipes

Other recipes, including baby-safe and laundry pods/bombs

Other recipes, with a few more unique ones near the bottom

[dashofmonsters]

hewwo ! how do you make your soaps & things ?

I followed a few recipes I found online. I can't remember the sites but I did write down the recipes

Laundry detergent powder :

2 cups baking soda

1 cup washing soda

1/2 Borax

1 bar of castile soap finally grated

Fragrance or Essential Oils (optional) I use P&J Trading for my oils

Mix well and shake in jar

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Dish Soap:

2 cups of castile soap

6-8 oz of distilled water

3-5 tablespoons of washing soda

heat up water and castile soap and slowly add in the washing soda, stirring as you add so it doesn't clump.

Once the ingredients have been well mixed, add in an essential oil of your choice before pouring contents into soap pump.

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Scouring powder:

2 cups baking soda

1 cup washing soda

1 cup non-iodized salt

essential oil (optional)

pour contents into jar and shake well

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For the Liquid Castile soap I used Whole Naturals

For the Washing Soda I used Pure Originals

For the Borax I used 20 Mule Team

For the Baking Soda I used the local store brand

For the Bar Castile Soap I used Kirk's Coconut oil Castile Soap

Oils I used for Laundry Detergent were from P&J Trading

Oil I used for Dish soap & Scouring Powder is from Viva Doria

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If anyone is interested in the oil blend I used for the Laundry Detergent I can update this later in y'all use P&J Trading oils or want to.

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UPDATE:

The dish soap recipe needs less washing soda. I had to alter the recipe because the one I used from a DIY site was no good. The washing soda to castile soap ratio made the dish soap thick and gel like. I'm going to probably have to reheat it, add more water & soap and save some for later.

[petersbaby]

Dating 001 headcanons

Wholesome edition

- He always smells like fresh linen and laundry detergent.

- He hates when you play with his hair because it messes up his curls and makes them messy but he ends up just letting you do it most of the time.

- He probably doesn’t call you any endearing pet names, he doesn’t even know any. He tries to use them when you tell him about the ones you like.

- When YOU call him a pet name his cheeks get red and flushed, and he stutters for a minute. So embarrassed when you call him “pretty boy” or “sweet baby” but on the inside it makes him really happy and it makes him feel warm and safe.

- Would absolutely berate you if you got a stain on anything, makes you put a napkin in your lap when eating. Also tries his best to keep your clothes smelling super fresh like he does with his. He knows a lot of random DIY stain removal methods like a mom.

- He has nightmares somewhat frequently, but they start to leave his mind once he subconsciously feels your touch. Simply even just your hand on his shoulder changes everything.

- On the topic of sleep, he’s SO good at reading stories to you in the perfect voice and tone, helping you drift off to sleep extremely fast. Alternatively, he likes when you read to him too. It’s another thing that helps his nightmares, and because of this you’d oftentimes continue reading even after he’s already snoozing.

- Probably gives you really random small items and trinkets as gestures of affection and love. I.e. a marble, a button, a pebble. “It reminded me of you.” That never really made sense but it’s the thought that counts, and you always make sure to make a big show about how much you love it just to see him smile.

- His favorite things to call you are “pretty” and “so sweet”. He only ever gives the most innocent and heartfelt compliments, never about your body, never calling you “hot” or “sexy”. Of course he thought that at times, but he would never even come close to speaking to you disrespectfully.

[sarcoptid]

Having to google "DIY laundry detergent" sucks but at least I finally know what castille soap is. living and learning 👍

[rezcowgirl]

For fellow thrifty/DIY bitches: Learning to repair/tailor clothes was a game changer, but I recently came across another really helpful thing:

I bought this cute top at a thrift store and after I washed it and wore it for a few minutes, I was devastated to discover it REEKED of someone else's BO. It made me gag it was so bad.

To try and save it, I tried:

washing in very hot water with ample detergent

oxyclean

a vinegar soak + washing with a cup of vinegar in the machine

leaving it in the sun to get blasted

I was pretty sure it was over and that it would never recover, but laundry stripping actually worked!

One of the challenges was finding powder detergent that wasn't Family Fun Size as our machine uses HE liquid detergent and I don't want to store a 10kg bucket of the powder in perpetuity for the few times I might need it.

Eventually, I found this detergent from London Drugs for $10 and it is a tiny box.

Gonna strip my gitch next. I am so excited. This is great.

[get-punked]

heyo, im a young punk and was wondering a few things:

is it really looked down on to ever wash battle jackets? i wear mine to school and kinda worry about stinking up enclosed spaces.

if i were to wash my patch vest, all of my patches so far are hand made(can’t go to shows or buy stuff online) with acrylic mixed with fabric medium on denim, should i just soak it in a tub or should i avoid any kinds of soap? the vest is also denim.

if someone else could help me better can you please direct me to them? thanks for your time!(sorry if this reads like an email)

no one in the scene irl is going to care whether or not you wash your jacket, it's totally up to you if that's something you want to do.

my main vest is about 4 years old, only washed it once when I first got it, and today it doesn't have much of a smell at all. certainly doesn't stink, and no ones ever complained. vest stink isn't really something to worry about if youre always wearing it over something else 😁

if you do need to wash your vest for whatever reason, it's best to handwash it. normal laundry detergent is perfectly fine.

i DIY the majority of my patches too, with the same method of using an acrylic medium. I've found these patches hold up very well to being washed!

start by giving the vest a soak in lukewarm water with some detergent for 30 minutes, then do that a second time. After the second soak, gently agitate the vest in the water, like you would when handwashing any other delicate garment. then rinse your vest, wring it out gently, and hang it somewhere to dry.

this is how I wash my patched tee shirts and hoodies, and I've never had any problems with patches fading or falling apart :)

[tranquil-slaughterhouse]

If nothing else happens 2 hours after that gif I'll just retire from the computer and continue making my diy laundry detergent.

[brickmione]

Just in time.

That slime ghost thing came too much in my comfort zone

The slime is #diy. Glue, contactlens solution and shaving foam wasn't a succes, but glue and laundry detergent was! The kids loved it and when they went to bed, I could use it to decorate my LEGO ghost 👻⠀