Homemade Laundry Soap (Powder) $$$$$ Saver!!!

   




 On a thrifty note, I wanted to share my laundry soap recipe. My mom introduced me to homemade laundry soap years ago and I never got into it. In 2010 we moved to Wyoming and I found out I was pregnant with my youngest, Lilly. We all have sensitive skin and had been using those expensive "Free & Clear" detergents. Once Lilly was born, St. Paddy's day 2011, I didn't want to use any detergents that were harsh, and I really didn't want to spend crazy money on some brand name baby detergent. So I went about doing a bit of research, terrifying if you read about all the chemicals in about EVERY kind of laundry detergent out there and how flammable their ingredients are!
We originally started out only washing Lilly's clothes with this, over time we all switched and wouldn't consider going back! I am in love with this soap! Over time I have changed some things a bit, but it works great! 

I can't remember where I got the original version of my recipe, you can google it though and tons of sites will come up with mostly the same ingredients. 
Mine is a powder, if you head over to Jill's website (http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/homemade-solutions) she has a few recipes for liquid laundry soap that are pretty similar to mine just made in liquid form. She has TONS of other recipes on there and I love her site! If you are looking for a healthier homemade alternative to something definitely browse all of her stuff!

My laundry soap 2 ways:

1C Borax
1C Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda
1-1/2bars Ivory Soap

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1C Borax
1C Super Washing Soda
1C Baking Soda
1-1/2bars Ivory Soap


Get out your trusty food processor and be ready to amaze yourself with how fast and easy this is! 
Either recipe works great, I like the second one when I'm running low on ingredients and want to draw it out a bit. I also make 4 batches which will almost fill a gallon container and last about 6 months! First chop up the soap a little (this makes it easier on your food processor). Add a cup of one of the ingredients to the food processor, then the Ivory, then the last of your ingredients. Put the lid on and press start. When it is COMPLETELY blended, maybe a minute or two and all coarse powdery, then you are done! 
Keep it in an airtight container (moisture will make it clump) and use 1T per load, up to 2T for large, really dirty load. And you're done!
Yes it is that simple! 

Enjoy!!