DIY: Laundry Soap
I found out about homemade laundry soap, aimed to last an entire YEAR for only $30, from YouTuber, LoveMeg. I love her channel and when I watched her video on homemade laundry soap I had to give it a try. I am all about pinching a penny so I put this $30 nonsense to the test! Turns out it wasn't nonsense at all! I ordered all my products online at Walmart. I try to only buy grocery items when I am shopping in town because Milo doesn't like to be out and about for to long. He is such a home body. This actually saved me in more than just trips out to the car. Not only has online shopping become the way I manage my home on the day to day, but it has also been saving me money with Walmart's new features. Free 2 day shipping and pick up/online discounts! You can't beat it. I have the full recipe and prices (that I paid at the time) listed below.
5 lb. OxiClean Versatile Stain Remover - $9.47
48 oz. Purex Complete Crystals (Lavender Blossom) - $7.8717.6 oz. Zote Laundry Soap Flakes (2 boxes) - $2.28 x2
4 lb. Arm & Hammer Pure Baking Soda - $2.24
4 lb. Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda Detergent - $3.97
4 lb. 20 Mule Team Borax All Natural Laundry Booster $3.97
(you will need a storage container for mixing & storing)
Combine in stages and mix well
Use only 1 Tablespoon per load! That's IT!
With tax my total came out to $31.92. My recipe slightly differs from LoveMeg's but that's ok. I added in a little more oxy clean because if there is one thing babies and their clothes are not, it is stain resistant. I have been washing everything in my house for the past few days! I love the way this soap smells and even gets out old stains that were previously washed in. The real test was when Michael (Milo's dad) brought over a hamper full of his work clothes. Filthy, dirty, smelly, dusty, work clothes. Typically they still have an odor to them after using the All Free & Clear and even Tide Free & Clear. With this new homemade laundry soap the odors are gone and even his clothes came out cleaner! This is a magic powder and whether this soap lasts a year or not, I am not complaining. I have crossed over to the DIY darkside and don't think I'll be going back to pricey store bought brands anytime soon.