DIY Laundry Detergent pt1 | Easy & Budget Friendly | Last Up To A Year Or Longer!!
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- Опубліковано 8 лют 2025
- Hey y'all
In today's video I'm making laundry detergent for my family of 4. This is a budget friendly recipe & will last at least a year, possibly longer depending on how much you use per load!
You can definitely cut this in 1/2 for 1 or 2 people or you can increase it if you have more people in your family!
I hope sharing this recipe (ingredients & prices) that I use to make my diy homemade detergent for my wonderful family helps you save money.
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FOR THOSE WHO ARE ASKING THE AMOUNTS I USED... HERE YA GO:
2 pink Zote bars
3 Fels Naptha bars
2 scent boosters
2 boxes of borax
2 boxes of washing soda
1 value size box of baking soda
1 tub of OxiClean
2 Ariel Downy detergent
1 Foca detergent
Thank you
@@sybilkennedy4241 welcome
Thank you 😊
Appreciate you! 🥰
Thank you
My husbands grandma just passed & her clothes had such a Latino distinctive smell and I cannot wrap my head around what she used but he said she would just mix random stuff around and a lot of these products are definitely used by Hispanics so I bought all of this and I’m so excited to try it out today it’s close to her because I never asked her before she passed she used and let me tell you her clothes always smelled from a mile away. You smell it you knew that was her. Thank you for this recipe.
I'm sorry to hear about grandma. The elders always know how to make things great! This recipe will probably get you close to what she used. Also, add Suavitel fabric softener to your load & that will probably be grandma's scent. Thanks for watching & let us know how it turns out! ❤️ 🙏🏽
Ariel powder fresh...
I’ve been doing this for years and it saves so much money!! And smells so good!! It’s 3 of us and I make a smaller amount but I think everyone should wash like this!!
Awesome & I totally agree!
Hello ❤ could you please share your measurements for your size family and how long it typically lasts you
Girl I make the exact same laundry powder been making it for at least 7 years before all these videos came out with HE washers!! and I never had a problem with machine or my clothes but I also add a big bag of Roma it really just adds that extra cleaning power and those nice suds Roma is a brighter so it’s a must wether it be colors or whites Roma just adds that extra something we need btw the pink zote has the same brighter as the white bar check up on it and you’ll see girl but I still add all 3 in my mix 3 pink 3 white and 6 naptha bars and if you didn’t know zote has Citronella so when you use it to wash your clothes it also helps to repel mosquitoes and bugs at the same time it’s a win-win!!! You can’t go wrong with this mix I use half cup on large or medium loads just to add a lasting smell keeps my clothes fresher longer and for towels you may not believe me but try it just once and I’ll bet you’ll never go back use your regular powder and add in the main wash 3/4 cup Pine-Sol it makes your towels smell unbelievably fresh and it brings back that fluffiness its a crazy good hack if you use bleach you can still add that aswell with the pinsole I couldn’t believe how it brought back some of my older towels to life and smelling amazing fyi doesn’t leave the pinsole smell behind what’s so ever but you will see the difference when you open your dryer to huge fluffy towels that just smell amazingly fresh I really hope you try it and also add that Roma found with the Foca at Walmart ❤️ edit I forgot to mention I do use purez color safe bleach in my batch also with Downy bliss and the romantic scent beads my clothes smell like perfume I also use the Downy bliss dryer sheets ❤️
Yes this is awesome Angela!! So I actually use Roma in another batch I make for our whites bcuz it's a brightener & I love it. The pinesol is a new one but I'll definitely give it a try in our next towels load. Also I knew the zotes were basically the same formula & contained citronella. The pink just has dye, while the white has no dye giving it a bit more brightening power. Also they smell different to me but both still very refreshing. But let me just say giiiirl... you make that bliss & romantic scent beads combo sound amazing!! I'll look for those on my next shopping trip to give them a try too! Thanks for the tips & sharing what you like to use ❤️😊
Could you send me the recipe?
Try a electric power drill and a paint stirrer works fast and great
Zote keeps mosquitoes at bay, so all those extra scents may be counteracted.
I've seen many of these laundry tutorials and was glad to find one with a dry mix.
Didn't know that about Zote! That's good info.... thanks! The zote fragrance is nice & and refreshing, but the scent is too light to smell after the washing process, which is why we add the scent boosters.
I’m so glad I found you young lady. You are a gem. I am putting all of these products on my shopping list this week. Thank you so much❤️
You're very welcome! Hope it works well for you ❤️
Same here.
Yes finally a diy detergent that actually cleans and works not just ultra diluted liquid detergent
Thank you! It's a great recipe. I hope it works for you 😊
Use a food processor to grate the ZOTE cut & the use grate stick feature. It saves soooo much time.
I made half of this recipe. There are 2 of us. It works great! I’m visiting my granddaughter and plan to make a full batch for her.
Awesome! Glad to know it works for you 😊 we are still using it so it'll last a very long time!
Fels Naptha and the Zote are used for laundry and work to add power on stains plus brighten the wash without stripping color. I use 1 Zote bar, 1 small box of Gain (not the single use tiny just smallest powder box), large Foca Bag detergent like the one here,2 boxes of dollar tree SUN all color powder bleach, 1 box Borax, 1- 2 lb box of baking soda. I grate the zote and mix all together and use 1- 2 tbsp for sm and med load and 3-4 table spoons for large load. I like to wash in warm water and hot for whites and rinse in cold so never have any issues using in my old school washer or any residue on clothing. Lasts at least 6 months and clothing is very clean.. ( I suggest spot treating stains ahead of washing by using a small amount of the mix with water leave on for 5 minutes then wash) Thanks for your video good job.
Yayq
Thanks 😊
Very Relaxing Video. I made mines to. Very concentrated.
Omgosh, you're adorbs! 😊 Thank you for sharing and I'm so makin' this laundry soap! 😍👃🏻💜💜💜
Thank you 🥰💖
We are still using it over a year later. If you don't have to wash often, or for many ppl, you can cut the ingredients in 1/2 & it'll be plenty.
I saw many videos how to make such detergent, but yours is amazing!!! Thank You so much for your recipe ❤❤❤
Thank you so much and you're very welcome!! It works well for us & I hope it works for you too 😊❤️
@@ballardsbydesign I’m going to Walmart tomorrow, can’t wait to make it, your recipe is really amazing, that’s what I was looking for many months. Thanks again ❤️🥰
You're welcome! It is so worth it & will last you a very long time. We aren't 1/2 through ours & I made it over 8 months ago!
Thank you so much for this video!! I just made ours!! I LOVE the smell and have started washing. Looking forward to great results.
Awesome & you're very welcome!! Glad you gave it a try!
Here is one suggestion that i do.....i take my fels naphtha and i chop it up and put in food processor. Then i blend it to a fi e powder! I love the idea of focca (i use the oxi clean they make! I havent made laundry soap i. Over 2 years! 😊😊😊😊
Great idea....
We still have plenty left after a year. This stuff lasts forever!
Focca makes an OxiClean powder?!
The mix is incredible the scoop got me insane 😍 imagine putting 1 full scoop of that wen doing laundry
I watched this when you first made this and I review it often 🎉
Thank you Parys!
What a precious family! ❤❤❤
Thank you so much ❤️
I make almost the same detergent - I use Biokleen laundry detergent then add other soaps and washing soda - baking soda - oxy clean - borax - color safe bleach & then I do a scent booster… been making this soap for years now and I won’t use any other detergent. My clothes are super soft too.
Yes!! That sounds fantastic. I love making this detergent. It is wonderful & it does clean your clothes & keeps them soft. I haven't seen or heard of biokleen but I'll look into it. Thank you for sharing what you use a well. I'll try switching it up from time to time.
Could you use regular dial bar soap in the mix?
@@ballardsbydesign could you use regular Dial bar soap and type bacterial I have a few of those lying around? I don't have any of the laundry bar soaps at the moment
Nice
@@moonglow7303 sorry for late response...just seeing your comment. I'm sure dial soap or any bar soap could possibly work, I've never used it though!
I do the same thing. Only I mix some 2 cups with hot water in the jar, then pour it on the laundry.
@@kukumaku6975 sounds like a great idea!
True statement. It really do work. I only needed a tablespoon.
Yes! It doesn't take much & lasts a very long time.
Trying it tonight girl!!! ❤ thanks for posting
Awesome!
I also really love foca on its own
Never tried it like that, but I'm sure it works well 😉
Great video ❤ different from what I use, will definitely be trying! Thanks 😊
Thanks... and if you try it, let us know what you think! 🤗
I use a lawn bin with the bags to mix mine that works great with the bag if you have help you can toss it to make sure it’s all mixed and it acts as a liner for the bin whenever it’s time to mix the next batch. I hope this helps!
Ok... thanks for the suggestion! We will try that out next time.
Children are doing such a great job .
Thank you!
Gas in San Diego California is 6.00 Dollar a Gallon. Making this helped thank you.
Wow $6/ gallon!! That's crazy but sadly I think that's going to be most places soon. Everybody needs to be conserving & penny pinching!
I liked your video better than anyone's I've seen so far
Thank you so much 😊
Thanks! Im a family of 4, I have a hubs and 2 adult sons… Im trying this today! I’ve watched many videos, im staying pretty true to yours! w do a lot of laundry! My youngest son is 25 Autistic and non-verbal, I lots of laundry, linens etc, the price of detergent is crazy! How long did/is this lasting you? At 1/3Cup im curious for the $61, LMK please…
Hi Nancy! I think I posted this video a month or 2 ago. But I actually did the making of this video maybe even a month prior to that. So in the last 2-3 months of making up this batch of detergent, I've done laundry every week 3 sometimes 4 loads per week & it doesn't look like I've used it at all. The tote it's in still looks like I just made up the batch. It definitely lasts a long time & I know it'll last us a year or more. I've done it before & it took 4ever to use all of it. So with your family of 4 & doing several loads of laundry per week this recipe should last at least year. I use 1/3 for larger loads & 1/4 cup for towels & small-medium loads.
Put bar soaps in microwave for 1 minute. Bar will soften and make grating much easier
Awesome...
Thanks for that tip! 😊
I made this detergent for a long time but then started seeing people say the soap ruined their washer. I never had a problem and I am considering going back to it because it is such a cost savings. I got a food processor from goodwill to grind the soap though.
I've heard that too but we've been using it for years & haven't had any problem with our washer. I think proper washer care will prevent any problems. We use those affresh tablets every so often & it keeps our washer in good working condition.
@@ballardsbydesign That's what I think too. I clean my washer regularly with baking soda a vinegar. I think that helps get rid of build up
@stephaniep7566 absolutely!
This recipe sounds absolutely wonderful! Can I please get the exact amounts for the ingredients used in this recipe?
Thanks Amanda! Here are the amounts of each ingredient I used in this recipe:
2 pink Zote bars
3 Fels Naptha bars
2 scent boosters
2 boxes of borax
2 boxes of washing soda
1 value size box of baking soda
1 tub of OxiClean
2 Ariel Downy detergent
1 Foca detergent
@@ballardsbydesign Thank you so much!
Do the shredded bar pieces break down well in the washer? Or should I add the mixture to hot water to break down first before starting my load?
The shredded soap doesn't have to be melted down. It dissolves during the wash cycle.
@@ballardsbydesign Fantastic Thank you!
How much of the mixture do you use per load? When adding it to a top loader, should I put it in first then add my clothes and then start the cycle?
Hey Amanda I use 1/4 -1/2 cup depending on the load size. I just throw our clothes in & pour it on top. It's really up to you when you add the detergent. I don't think it would matter.
It nice to be knowgdle about things there nothing wrong about share knowledge at least a person can know how to make there own this would be fun to teach and learn
What size did you use for the oxi clean and arm & Hamer scent booster?
That seems like it would be too strongly scented for my taste. My skin would be itching from all that. I don't see the point of this concoction. All these ingredients are already laundry detergents on their own. I don't see the point if mixing all of these different ingredients together. You are not really making detergent, they are already premade to be used as laundry detergents/ soaps.
@danieljalomojr5856 The scent is not that strong. It's actually quite pleasant!
I explained in the video why I used the products in this recipe. I understand it's not for everyone, but it works well for us & many others. Thanks for watching. Blessings!
@ballardsbydesign could you let me know how much you use for an he front load washer and do you put it in the machine or in the drawer?
I've been using 3-4 Tbsps in our machine. I removed the little insert in the drawer & put the powder there & it dispenses just like the liquid detergent. I actually just made a batch of liquid detergent that we love. It's less ingredients & works wonderfully. I'll be putting that video out soon.
Thanks this was a great video and I love you have helpers!
Thank you ❤️
The fels and zote and foca and baking soda is all you need if not able to afford all the rest. I make mine with 1 zote bar, 1 sm box of baking soda, one 2.20 lb bag of roma and it makes 128loads
Q
Prices are sky high for those items now.
Best option is the Dollar 💵 Tree 🌳 stores.
$1.25 for the 32 loads. So roughly $5 for the equivalent loads and without all that work.
Q ❤️
Thanks for the tip. I may get a cheap garbage can and pour everything in outside then put top on and shake it . If its to heavy I may get a wooden cane or wooden broom stick what ever cheaper. I share the link with caregivers who do laundry 7 days a weeks for 5 and 6 people.
You're welcome & I'm happy you found it helpful. Thanks for sharing the info. Blessings ❤️
I have a problem, I do not have a water softener. That is what my concern is that my clothes will become dingy. I don’t recall you mention if you have hard or soft water.
We have hard water & no water softener. We've been using this for years with no issues. Our clothes aren't dingy or dirty looking. They come out clean & fresh every wash!
Do you use fabric softener while using this mixture?
No we don't
Do you use fabric softener as well? Not in the recipe but in the washer? I love love love the arm & hammer scent booster.
@lindagonzales4559 We only use fabric softener in our towel loads & yes, those scent boosters smell delightful 😊
Just found you! Great video! You really make a huge batch. I cut the soap into smaller pieces and run it through my salad shooter! Damn all that grating! :) Question: Is it safe to use this on colored clothes w the Oxy in there? I'm concerned it would fade the colors. I leave out the Oxi for that very reason. PS: Zote is $1.62 now at Walmart! What is all that about????
We use oxy on colors with no fading issues. Prices are increasing on everything! It's crazy!
Would you add this to the detergent slot? Or just throw it in the drum?
We put it in the detergent dispenser. With our washer, we can remove the liquid tray insert & use the powder in its place.
Love it
Love this recipe.
Thanks!!
How long u been using it this way and is it better then gain
For a couple of years now & yes it is great!!
This is a great recipe for DIY laundry detergent. Is it possible to get the amounts of the ingredients you used?
Thank you! Here are the amounts I used...
2 pink Zote bars
3 Fels Naptha bars
2 scent boosters
2 boxes of borax
2 boxes of washing soda
1 value size box of baking soda
1 tub of OxiClean
2 Ariel Downy detergent
1 Foca detergent
@@ballardsbydesign God bless you!
And I pray He continues to bless you as well. ❤️ you much!
The deodorant stains on my shirts are gone! Great hack!
Hi is this healthier than the store bought? I'm trying to live healthier since my family, relatives died of cancer so much
Hi, thank you so much for this great vlogggg and sharing your DYI laundry detergent. I'm a family of 7, what measurements should I do? I have a portable washer and would this DYI detergent mess up my machine ?
Hi there! So we've found that 2 Tbsps for a normal load & 1/4 cup for a heavy load works best for us. Sometimes, we add 1 cup of vinegar or bleach depending on what's being washed. I'm not sure how it'd work in a portable.
Foca, Ariel, Borax and Persil is the best laundry detergent to use 🫧🧺🧦🧤👚👖🧣👙🩲🧥👕clothes be smelling to freshly 🫧🫧🫧
Is there any way you can list how many of what kind of things you are using. More or less breaking it down so i can just go buy it all at once.?
I was about to ask the same question 😊
Here are the amounts I used...
2 pink Zote bars
3 Fels Naptha bars
2 scent boosters
2 boxes of borax
2 boxes of washing soda
1 value size box of baking soda
1 tub of OxiClean
2 Ariel Downy detergent
1 Foca detergent
It works too
Just made my first batch. I met my boyfriend after losing my late husband and his lost his wife too. And bmthey had 4 kids so we’re a fam of 6. I always buy the laundry stuff and it’s pricey so I’m giving this a shot. Does 1-2 tbsp really work? Seems like it’s too little..
Hi Dayana I'm sorry to hear of the losses you both suffered & Happy you found each other & have another chance at love. I think that is beautiful. Ok as far as how much to use in your laundry, 2 tbsps work for small loads. I have found that for us 1/4 cup or 1/2 cup (for extra large loads) works best. Our clothes are clean & smell fresh. Let me know how it works out for you! 😊
I'm going to make this. Thank u
You're very welcome 😊
Hi isn't that too much Borax i know for the wet detergent the ine video said to use a half of cut im not sure but thanks for sharing
For this size batch, it's not too much. I'm not sure about the wet batch you're speaking of, but you can tweak these types of recipes to suit your needs 😉
@@ballardsbydesign ok thanks because I want to start doing it
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I really want to start my own but I've seen a few saying neg bout using this in an upright he washing machine. If you using Ariel or foca why would you use anything else. Then you using two boosters I'm really just understand why all that combined.
Hi Anna! I mentioned the debate on if it's good to make & use diy laundry detergent in this video. For my family this has not been an issue. We have an HE washer & homemade detergent works for us. I've researched the products I use & suggest others to do the same. Yes, I use 2 laundry boosters. Borax neutralizes odors & helps remove stains, the super washing soda improves performance of detergent and softens water which keeps your clothes in good condition. I use detergents because they are great cleansing agents & help reduce soap scum from building in my washer. They also breakdown & lift, dirt & oils from your clothes. The ones I choose to use are very cost effective, biodegradable & phosphate free. The soaps of course are for stain fighting, cleaning & smell. Baking soda not only breaks down soap scum but is great for HE washers bcuz it gently cleanses them as well. Sent boosters are strictly for extra smell & are my preference. OXIclean is another level of dirt fighting stain remover. The combination of what I use make for a great detergent. It works just as well, if not better than name brands, our clothes come out wonderfully clean, smelling fresh, it costs a fraction to make & last way longer than the name brands. I know that was long but hopefully it helps you understand! Thank you for watching 😊
@@ballardsbydesign May I continue to ask you to explain to me. 1.can I use any powder detergent I want instead of using foca or Ariel? 2. I've seen a few reviews on how foca leave a blue dye on clothes. Also can I leave out borax and just use washing soda, detergent oxi clean and do I have to use soap flakes? I'm not through paying for my washing machine and can't afford to get another one or certainly don't want it to get clogged up
@@ballardsbydesign okay hi I know I just left you are comment but I seen another person that left a comment on here saying they use like a color safe bleach something like Clorox safe bleach now that's that's my question is that throughout all the recipes that I've seen normally issues and either foca or Ariel I am borax and washing soda and soap flakes OxiClean and crystal beads but is there a variation of another recipe that I can use using like say powdered laundry detergent or armor Hammer powder laundry detergent or gain cuz right now we're using Tide pods and we use in the liquid I have no issues with that we've been using liquid for ages for like probably 15 17 years now but my daughter came brought this to my attention and she was like Mama you can this is a recipe it will last a year it will save us some money on laundry detergent but I guess I'm saying like if I want to use my own powders if I want to use can I mix high detergent powder as long as it's any powder detergent can I use tide powder arm and Hammer powder game powder along with color safe bleach and The Borax or is it just specifically the one recipe that I have to use I'm sorry for all the concerns and questions I'm just trying to get a grasp on if it's just this recipe that I'm only allowed to use or can I use other variations of what I want and which powders can I mix together you know like can I use the focal with the tide can I use the aerial with the arm and Hammer powder detergent I am so sorry this is long and I'm sorry if I'm getting on your nerves I'm just trying to get a grass but understanding is it just this one recipe or can I use very detergents and leave out certain things or you know stuff like that so thank you for your time
@@annacribbs4142 Hey Anna you can use a variation of whatever you like. It doesn't have to be what I used. At the end of this video you can click on another video where I show a recipe that I like to use for my whites clothes. It doesn't contain Foca. Also Foca has never left a blue tint or stain on any of our clothes. Everyone's experience is different. That's why you should only use what you're comfortable with. I have a Maytag extra large capacity HE washer. It cost us a pretty penny for the set. Trust me we don't want to buy another washer any time soon. Again WE haven't had any issues. If you don't want to use soap you can eliminate it. If you don't want to use borax you can eliminate that too. If you want to use tide instead of a value brand detergent, you can do that. The combination can be endless. It's all about what you find to be best for you & your family! Hope this helps your concerns.
@@ballardsbydesign yes, and Thank you for your patience and understanding. When I start I'll try to remember to let you know how it goes
If you have a food processor, the shredding feature would take minutes to shred up the bars 😉
How much do you use per wash 1 cup or 1/2 cup?
@@RobbieJohnson-l6q only about 1/4 cup for a large load.
If you're using the Foca & Ariel, you don't need the bars. Extra work grating but they also work against each other.
Never had a problem this way. Clothes always smell clean & fresh so we gone stick with it! Thanks for the suggestion & for watching 😊
I bought my mom liquid foca and told her to mix with her laundry soap
@@ballardsbydesign when I said they work against each other, I meant detergents and soaps are formulated differently and don't work the same way. The bars are better for hand washing or some other type of scrubbing/abrasive washing action. I know, everybody uses the bars in their homemade soap...
I make the same formula and the foca Ariel does not work against anything. They all work together to make one super cleansing powder. And clothes feel look and smell so much better. Skin isn't itchy anymore.
@stariefishies exactly but ya know everyone has an opinion, so I just let em talk lol 😉
I had never heard of any of these brands except for the Arm & Hammer, Borax and OXY Clean. I believe you when you say this does a great job of cleaning your clothes.
Hey Cecile that's the same as my mom. She'd never paid attention to them in stores. I actually had been seeing them for years at Walmart but I was so stuck on the big box brands, I'd pass them right up. I saw another person say they were good & decided to try putting 2gether a recipe that I liked & thought would make a great blend. Its been working!! Clean & fresh laundry every load 😊
@@ballardsbydesign 👍😿
June will be my year and the next time I mix it,I will be outside.😆
YES!! It seems like doing outside would be much better 😅
Do you find that adding bleach to your whites is essentially unnecessary, with this collection of proven ingredients, or is bleach occasionally necessary for heavily soiled towels and whites? I'm so stoked and ready to place my order at Walmart tomorrow. I already mix Foca, Washing soda, and baking soda in a crawfish pot and transfer the mix to several old detergent boxes and use dryer sheets to soften. Thanks so much for posting this valuable information! When I did my search, your excellent video was at the top!
Hey there Keith! I'm glad this video helped you. To answer your question... yes I definitely still use bleach for our all of our white loads (clothes & towels). Also a tip I received from another viewer said to add pinesol to greasy or heavily soiled towels. GAME CHANGER!! Our towels (especially the kitchen towels) are like new again! I'm sure it would work in a regular load of clothes too but I haven't tried that yet! Hope this helps even further. Let me know how it turns out for you and thanks for watching 😃
@@ballardsbydesign you have a new subscriber, ma’am. I’ll binge-watch some of your content tomorrow. I have some workout clothes that look great and nice n clean and smell nice fresh out of the dryer, but as soon as I put them on and heat them up, that smell gradually comes back. Would be great if this recipe will do away with this condition, once and for all. The clothes I’m talking about we’re allowed to stay rolled up overnight in a wet towel. Here in Louisiana, the humidity never goes away, and that smell is really hard to get rid of, and sometimes I’ve never been able to get rid of it. Y’all have a blessed night!
@@plumkey197 ok i know what you mean. Clothes left wet smell the worst. I accidentally left some clothes in the washer for about 3 days from being busy with life & stuff & it just slipped my mind. Well when I realized they hadn't been put in the dryer I opened the washer & let me tell u the smell was horrific. I re-washed them with this mix & added some additional scent beads for good measure, through them in the dryer with some dryer sheets & they came out smelling terrific. We live in Texas so I can relate to the humidity & heat. Even with that we haven't had any lasting odors in any of the clothes after wearing them. So hopefully this will work in your case as well. Also try adding that cup of pinesol to your load & see if that helps as well. I really hope this works for you so keep me updated. Thank you so much for subscribing. I hope you find our content helpful as well as entertaining. Good night ~blessings
@@ballardsbydesign I’m going to mix up a batch of the laundry concoction later today. I think those scent beads and the Pine-Sol might be the game changer. Makes me curious about using Fabuloso, since it comes in so many different flavors;-)!!
@@plumkey197 Now see I didn't think about fabuloso & I keep a bottle around!! That stuff smells so good. I bet that would work Keith! I think you should try it but just use a little to test it. I think I may add a cap or 2 to my next load just to see what happens! I love this idea.
Great
Thanks 😊
Does this work well on sensitive skin???
Hey Queen! Yes you can. I still suggest researching the ingredients used to make sure there's nothing that your skin will react to. My son has sensitive skin and eczema. We've haven't had any issues with him.
Yass been making this exact powder but I do add Roma laundry powder to mine plus a biz for stain fighting and my daughter has very sensitive skin and it works perfect for her I’ve been making this batch for at least seven years now I will not use anything else it cleans like no other detergent you can buy in the store and cost way less and last way longer hope you’ll give it a try fyi if biz is unavailable sold out I use Purex color safe bleach it can be found beside the oxy clean that I still use aswell and it’s only 1.98 a box and works just as good as biz so I’ve been using that lately!! ❤️ I do get alittle fancy with my scent boosters and I add Downy bliss and Downy romantic scent beads and omg my laundry be smelling the house up while it’s drying I also use Downy bliss dryer sheets my clothes stay fresh In the closet for over several months if not worn and if worn I’m always asked what perfume do I have on bcuz I smell wonderful I just laugh and say thank you it’s just my laundry detergent and oh man does everybody wants to know what I’m using be pulling out pen and paper aha it’s really great 😊
How much do you use for each load?
2-4 tablespoons depending on the load size & how soiled the clothes are.
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Is it doable without the bar soap?
Absolutely Krissi this recipe is very customizable to your preference!
@@ballardsbydesign thanks!!
Whenever I make my laundry detergent I always did it outside, I tried doing it inside and choked me pretty bad and I had a sneezing 🤧 fit.
Yes it does get to be a bit much indoors. I can totally see how that would happen to you, Kathy! Unfortunately it's so hot here, making it outside would be very uncomfortable so the mask rectified the issue.
@@ballardsbydesign yep, I completely understand about it being too hot 🥵 outside, I live Dallas Texas and we’ve been having a lot of triple digits and high temperature days, and I’m looking forward too autumn 🍂. There’s only two seasons I will make my detergent autumn 🍂 or the beginning of spring.
I understand what you mean. We live in a small town right outside of Dallas so we've been experiencing the same weather! It's been a scorcher & the fall temps will be welcomed.
My blend does not include zote, fels nappa, foca,, Ariel or scent beads.....
To the rest of the ingredients I add
4 boxes dollar tree laundry detergent
2 boxes dollar tree non chlorine bleach
4 small bottles Dollar tree oxy, they used to have the big bottle
Occasionally I'll add a small box of gain detergent, but only during gardening and landscaping season. You could add your favorite detergent but a small box. I think the scent is more than enough for a large batch.
Thanks for sharing your method!
Very interesting 👌 👍🏽 ❤
Thanks 😊
How long did it last you ?
We are still using it & haven't gone through 1/2 of it yet! It lasts a really long time & I wash a lot. It'll last over a year!
A fan blowing might help. A fan held when you cut onions
Good tip 👌🏽
I’m interested in making laundry detergent that last to save money. Why do you need all the different products?
These are the ingredients that I found work best together for breaking down dirt & cleaning our clothes. They also work well in our washer. You can pretty much tweak the recipe to suit your needs & budget!
@@ballardsbydesign Ok. Thank you. I’ll try it out.
@@slrcouture Awesome! Let us know how it turns out.
@@ballardsbydesign I sure will 😉
Laundry bar washing soda and borax if you have hard water is all you need. Use distilled white water vinegar in your rinse cycle. It will not smell like vinegar.
How much for one basic load?
just found your channel and you use way more bars than other videos i seen. since this is a year or so old, have you changed this at all?
No I haven't & we are actually still using this batch. Maybe we used more bars bcuz we made a larger batch... not sure but it has been working for us.
Thank you for sharing
You're very welcome 😃
Thank you
Welcome 😊
If u blend it in a blender it will last even longer and you will use less
Thanks for the tip!
Good idea 👍🏾
If you cant afford all that i use 2 cuos borax..2 cups waahingsoda and a bar of zote soap.use half a cup.clean clothes
This was not expensive to make! But if you can't afford it, this isn't the recipe for you. Thanks for your opinion & sharing what you use. Someone may find it helpful.
Love the video girl! I use a bigger tote to mix then once its all mixed I put it in one about this size. Seems easier to mix.
Thanks Kristina!! And YES you're right, it would've been so much easier. I just didn't have a larger one on hand!
So is it 1 bag or 2 bags of foca?
I only used 1 bag
I’m short a few ingredients. But I’m still in the learning process.
That's ok! You can work with what you have. This recipe is versatile. You can pretty much make it to your liking adding or removing ingredients & of course trying different scents!
Big lots
Where do you load your detergent? Directly into the laundry or in the laundry dispenser?
We remove the insert in the dispenser for the liquid & add it there. That's what our machine instructions said to do for powdered detergent. Follow the instructions on your machine, or you can add it in right on top of your laundry. Hope that helps 🙂
How to make laundry detergent for 10 years. 😊
That's a lot. But I think it's a nice recipe.
Lol not 10 years, but it does last a really long time!
It might just be me but if the mix is half premade laundry detergent already why not just use the premade detergent for your clothes. The rest seems unnecessary and just repeat ingredients. Can be made much cheaper.
I've explained this in several other comments & in the video I explained why I use certain ingredients. If you don't think it's necessary then you don't have to do it. Again I'm just showing what I do for my family & this works for us & is the most cost efficient way to have detergent for a long time! Thanks for your comment & for watching.
I see that you pour things from too high. I’m so glad you wear masks! Please keep making videos! I appreciate it! Detergent is so expensive these days!
You're probably right. Pouring closer may cut down on the powder flying in the air....thanks for the tip & for watching! Hope you give this recipe a try & it makes a little easier on your budget 😉
How much is the total cost of all ingredients?
I just spent about $70 on all the ingredients today, all from Walmart.
The price of the ingredients has gone up, but it's still a great savings, so it's worth it in the long run. Inflation is affecting everything.
Can you please send me the recipe exactly how much pounds you use of each thank you
Hi Tina, I pinned the recipe, so it should now be at the top of the comments 😊
Fels naphtha isn't being made any more..... have you found a replacement yet??? I can't and im devestaed
It's still available to purchase here at our local Walmart. Maybe try Amazon.
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I found some at Walmart last week.
So yes, they're making it.
It's May 2023
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I already did all that in my food processor I would have done that by hand
I'm sure using a food processor is easier but I don't want to put the soap in mine. So I have graters just for the soap that I don't use for food.
@@ballardsbydesignI bought a cheap food processor just for soap making.
Why are you using different soaps when they all perform the same
I explained this in the video
Can i make this into a liquid laundry detergent by adding hot water?
I would exclude any oxy powder if you make it into a liquid. Bc the active ingredient is active for only 5 to 6 hours before it degrades.
I wouldn't add hot water to this recipe. There are liquid recipes out there that I'm sure work great as well. We just haven't tried that yet+
I do this.. if you look at the ingredients in the baking soda and the washing soda.. they both are sodium bicarbonate.. so save your money and just buy baking soda only ❤❤❤❤
Hi there! They are similar but are actually slightly different. One is sodium bicarbonate & the other sodium carbonate. Using them together raises the pH of your water & the total alkalinity, which helps your clothes not look dingy & your washer maintain a better performance.
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Yeah I researched the accusations of home soap and it is propoganda when you go to thier profile the are advertising soap for you to buy. Ignore them besides home made uses only 1tablespoon to 1/2 cup depending on the consentration and is way more gentle than corperate name brand soaps by far.