- Apr 12, 2023
- 4 min read

How To Make Powdered Laundry Soap-Recipe

Making laundry soap is a great way to save money and have naturally fresh, clean laundry. Learn how to easily scent homemade laundry soap.

This quick and easy homemade laundry soap recipe is made with simple, natural ingredients making it safe for babies and people with sensitive skin. This homemade laundry soap is pure and natural, but don't underestimate its ability to clean, brighten and whiten your laundry. Homemade laundry soap can be a big savings especially if you have a large family.

This homemade laundry soap recipe is safe for babies and those with sensitive skin, there are no harsh chemicals in this recipe. This recipe's baking soda and super washing soda neutralize and eliminate odor instead of masking odor like store-bought laundry soap. Homemade laundry soap is fantastic at removing tough odors including urine. If you have a bed wetter or your baby's diaper leaks, pre-soak the bedding for 30 mins before washing and the odor will be gone. Let's talk about towels, this laundry soap recipe brightens dingy towels and removes stale odor. Working exceptionally well in removing odor from towels that have been left wet or forgotten about in the washing machine. Pre-soak towels with an odor for 30 mins before washing.

All of the ingredients used in this homemade laundry soap recipe can be used for other things around the house. Prepare to be amazed by my homemade scouring scrub using baking soda, Borax, and salt. Click here for homemade scouring scrub. https://www.liarosesimplyhome.com/post/homemade-cleaning-products-that-work-all-natural

It may seem like the initial start-up cost is about the same as purchasing a bottle of store-bought laundry detergent but keep in mind one box of Borax, washing soda, and baking soda will make multiple batches of homemade laundry soap. This recipe makes six cups of laundry soap and calls for three tablespoons per load that's approximately 70 loads of laundry per batch.

Homemade laundry soap has a very light scent. If you like strongly scented soap you can add ½ cup of Purex Crystals to this recipe. This is still saving money because one bottle of Purex will scent about six batches of laundry soap. Keep in mind that Purex Crystals may irritate sensitive skin and you may want to make a separate batch for babies.

What You Will Need

Arm and Hammer Super Washing Soda

Arm and Hammer washing soda is a natural baking soda-based detergent booster that whitens and brightens clothes and eliminates odors.

Fels-Naptha Laundry Soap Bar

Fels Naptha is a natural, powerful stain remover that effectively removes tough stains and dirt from clothing. Fels Naptha is known for its ability to remove tough stains like oil and grease and has been used in households for 100 years.

Castile Soap Bar

Dr. Bronner’s castile soap bar is an organic soap that's good for your body and our planet, made with organic ingredients. Castile soap is gentle enough for babies and pets. There are no synthetic preservatives or chemicals. Castile soap also has natural antibacterial properties.

Borax

Borax has antiseptic and antibacterial properties, softens water, and whitens. Borax is great for cloth diapers because it whitens and neutralizes urine odor.

Baking Soda

Baking soda is a natural odor eliminator and whitener when used in homemade laundry soap.

This homemade laundry soap is safe for front loaders and high-efficiency washing machines.

Use three tablespoons per load. For heavily soiled clothes or an extra large load use four tablespoons. For a small load use two tablespoons. It will be tempting to use more soap, but remember a little bit goes a long way. Add the detergent directly to the drum with water before adding laundry. Do not use it in an automatic dispenser; the flakes may clump.

Useful Tips

Store in an air-tight container

Add the detergent directly to the drum with water before adding laundry. This step allows the soap to dissolve completely.

Do not use it in an automatic dispenser the soap flakes may clump.

Add a label with directions on how to use the laundry soap.

Ingredients

1 bar of finely grated Fels Naptha or Castile soap

2 cups Borax

2 cups baking soda

2 cups Arm and Hammer washing soda

Optional for scent ½ cup Purex Crystals fragrance booster

Instructions

1. Finely grate the Fels Naptha or Castile soap bar with a cheese grater.

2. Add the shredded soap bar, borax, washing soda, and baking soda to a large bowl. Add Purex Crystals if you're using them.

3. Mix until the ingredients are well combined.

4. Store in an airtight container.

How To Use Homemade Powdered Laundry Soap

Use 3 tablespoons per load. I recommend adding powdered laundry soap before adding the clothes. This allows the grated soap to dissolve fully.

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