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diy | Laundry Soap

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July 16, 2012February 16, 2017
I can’t believe the 15 day challenge is already over! 
It was so much fun to read other people’s entries and be introduced to new bloggers from all around. 
So much fun! 
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Now before i start into this post i have to give credit where credit is due. 
I followed the instructions from Kim & Scott over at Yellow Brick Home for this home-made laundry soap. Their blog, style, and home is absolutely incredible! So take a peek at their blog and you’ll fall in love, i promise. 
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Has anyone else noticed how INSANE prices are for laundry soap? I mean a small container of the incredibly yummy smelling gain liquid laundry soap is at least $12. Maybe i’m a stickler, or a penny pincher, or i’m just flat out cheap but that is a lot of money to throw down the drain, especially when you don’t get the listed amount of loads because you always use more than you should; am i alone here? 
I’m trying to get better at so many things that concern money; my spending on clothes, food, house-hold products, etc. I’m also realizing that my grandmother and mother had it right –use less and save more. I grew up putting clothes out on the line to dry, eating 99% of the time at home, going to the movies on special occasions, and not spending a ridiculous amount of money on a pair of jeans. I was raised to respect the privilege of having money. 
If i’m to be honest…somewhere in the last few years i’ve lost my respect for the privilege that it is to have money. I don’t always think twice about pulling through a drive through, or spending that extra money on nice smelling laundry soap, and if it has a clearance sticker DON’T EVEN get me started! 
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So this brings me to my latest endeavor of making my own laundry soap. 
Can i just say how easy this was?! The hardest part was locating all of the items needed. I got three separate items at three separate places because i chose to not go to wal-mart first, go figure. 
Here is what you will need: 
Borax | Washing Soda | Fels-Naptha Soap | Container to keep it all in. 
The pictures really tell the story of how you make it so i’ll get right to it. 
And for those of you who love the pictures but still prefer the written directions: 
1. Grate the entire bar of the Fels-Naptha soap (watch your fingers in the end, i almost cut myself a number of times…graceful i know) 
2. Use a cup of each: Borax & Washing Soda.
3. Mix it all together. 
4. Pour into your container! 
5. DONE. 
To Use: 
According to Kim & Scott one regular load of laundry only requires ONE TABLESPOON of this stuff. WHAT? How awesome’sauce crazy is that? I can buy a whole load of the bars of soap and just keep on keepin’ on with making this awesome smelling stuff. 
Side Note: 
I’ve read that you can use dove soap as well, so i’m going to give that a try on the next go’around. 🙂 
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So there you have it, DIY laundry soap that won’t make your wallet cry with frustration. 
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And yes, i’ve used it since i’ve made it and i love it.
AND my brother just called me “how much of that stuff do i use in the washer?”
I’m going to make him a few batches to take back to school so he won’t have to spend his money on laundry detergent, HOLLAAAAAA. 

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7 comments on “diy | Laundry Soap”

  1. Stacy Kinard says:
    July 16, 2012 at 2:20 pm

    What does it smell like? I like the idea- but love my apple mango tango!! Wonder if we could add a little oil to give it a nice scent!!

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  2. Laura says:
    July 16, 2012 at 2:32 pm

    I've made a powder detergent before. It was slightly different and I didn't like it because the soap flakes didn't really dissolve. Possibly the kind I used??

    Anyways… My friend makes liquid detergents and if I get this house I want I'll start making my own. It takes a five gallon bucket and makes a ton. I don't have a place here to store that BUT if I get this house I have an entire basement where the laundry is. Perfect!

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  3. raisingahappyfamily-momof8 says:
    July 16, 2012 at 6:06 pm

    yes!! this works wonderfully…with 8 kids my washing machine is constantly going….and cutting back on anything yields savings…thank you for these easy instructions..
    i am your newest follower..pls follow back if you can

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  4. Megan says:
    July 17, 2012 at 3:12 am

    Sounds amazing! Do have any idea how it does with sensitive skin AND baby skin? Might be something I will have to look into once she's out of the watch-what contacts-my-skin phase…
    btw – I'm a new follower. Found you via 15DC

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  5. Beverly says:
    July 17, 2012 at 7:04 pm

    I've seen tons of different recipes for DIY laundry soap on Pinterest, but you just made it look super easy!! I think the big photos helped, so thanks!

    And only 1 tbsp?!?! LOVE!!!

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  6. Kerri Blue says:
    July 18, 2012 at 8:36 am

    That's awesome! Such a cost effective way of making laundry soap…bound to cut the costs when shopping. Good work 🙂 Great Idea.

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  7. ashlyn williams says:
    July 23, 2012 at 6:01 pm

    WILL def have to try this one! what a cheaper way to make laundry soap.

    Great Job Amy!

    xxA

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