Patric Richardson, aka The Laundry Evangelist, has said there's no such thing as a detergent for HE washers.. ..it's just a matter of using less. He says most of us use way too much ... that causes residue. I've seen the opinion that homemade isn't safe for HE washers. I have a top-loading HE washer. I have made my own dry laundry powder for years. You only need 1 tablespoon of the powder for a full load. ..or 1/8 cup of liquid...yes, even the commercial detergents. Thank you, Laura. You supply wonderful information in an interesting way. I enjoy your channel! I subscribed a long time ago.
@@Ron-Ayres ...everyone else understood what I meant. English is my second language. You don`t have to be offended by people from another countries, speaking multiple languages, lol
I love this detergent so much! My husband always insisted I wash his stuff in Tide because other natural detergents I've tried don't do anything for arm pit odor. Well this works even better than Tide! I add an additional 1/4 cup each of baking soda and borax straight to the drum as well as vinegar in the fabric softener compartment. I'm hesitant to switch to this for my cloth diapers still, but I really want to because it's just so much better than Tide for my baby's skin
I’ve heard from washing machine dealers to not use shredded Zote, Naphtha, and other bars because they clog up your machine after awhile. Better to stick to detergent cleaners. I use washing soda, baking soda, eprom salt , and sea salt. I like the idea of essential oil sachets in drawers for fragrance.
I hope by now you have found it to be easier to put the bar soap in your blender. Add some of the washing soda powder along with it while blending so it doesn't stick. Thanks for the video!
I use a food processor to blend it all together gets soap graded better too after grading it or u can put the blender bottom on top of jar screw it on and use a blender
So glad I found this video ! I never thought about making my own soap until I watched someone else do it using similar products like you did. Only she made a years worth of powdered laundry soap. I’m like noooo 😭 Lol I don’t even know if my family is allergic to any of these products I need smaller amounts. And then your video popped up and I’m grateful 😁 Can’t wait to try this for our family.
Thank you Laura! I make a similar recipe but use my magimix to wizz up the soap bar as I don’t like doing it by hand! Then you can add the other ingredients and wizz them in too!
Today at Dollartree I found a bar of soap called Shugar Soapworks it says it’s a natural plant derived vegan gluten free bar if soap. For a dollar. I wondered if this could be used in the laundry soap and if you have ever used that brand before????
Total waste of oils in laundry soap really. Its nice pouring into the washer but seems we have to use way too much to scent laundered items. Just think how much chemical scents go into off the shelf laundry products. Not at all healthy.
@@deniseanderson9260 I make perfume sachets to go into cupboards and linen drawers which perfumes my laundry AFTER it's been washed. What is the point of flushing essential oils in so much water?
Great info! So excited to swap my store-bought stuff for your recipe! What was your process for washing cloth diapers? Like how many wash cycles and amounts if this detergent you'd recommend. We have an HE front loader. Thanks so much for your info and supporting other families with living a nontoxic life and keeping our littles safe! ❤️
1:13 Is washing soda the same as soda ash or is it different? 1:36 Is a high efficiency washing machine different from a regular washing machine? Will this recipe cause any problem to your regular washing machine?
Thank you for sharing this recipe! I'm excited to try it! But I am a little confused on how much to use. Is the rule of thumb 2 tablespoons for a medium size load?
Very helpful!! I actually made the same soap and lasted almost a year but in a much larger jar. How you didn’t mention how long that lasts. Looks quite small lol. Thank you!
I have an older top load washer. I add my laundry detergent after filled with water. I let it agitate a little to mix the detergent, stop and add my clothes, then begin the cycle. Couldn't I just add some essential oil drops into the water, separate from the soap mixture? Just seams unreasonable to think that one can mix powder and oil together and have the oil disbursed equally in the mix.
how do you recommend adding the powder detergent. I have a top loading HE washer, with no agitator. I tried putting it in the compartment, but I prefer to use cold water and it hardened some of it in that compartment during wash. Can I apply by sprinkling it directly on the clothes? What do you suggest? TIA!
@@ouroilyhouse do I add washing powder as well? Or do I just use this recipe to wash the clothes and using a front loader do it put it in the washing powder dispenser? Thank you
Hey I saw other recipes that called for washing soda only and I was wondering if there was an specific reason you add the baking soda? My kids and I have sensitive dry skin so I’m looking for the best option for us while still staying frugal, non-toxic and low waste...I made this recipe already just to be safe, thank you.
How many g has to have the soap bar for this recipe? I made my own soap, which is why I ask. In order to dont be too bubble into washing machine. And how much g has the cup its the 250 g or 500g cup in video I can't tell because has to be a ratio with the soap bar in grams!??? Thank you
Hi, i have a question: is it safe ( for plants insects and microbes in the soil) to water a garden with the water from washing machine if wash is treated with this washing powder? I am renovating my summerhouse and i have opportunity to redirect most of house water to the garden. Thanks !
Caustic soda is a very strong base and is also called sodium hydroxide with chemical formula NaOH. Washing soda is a weak base and is also called sodium bicarbonate with chemical formula NaHCO3.
Is there a way to combine this powdered laundry soap with the laundry scent boost because I live in a tiny home and I don't have a whole lot of space I'm just curious if I can't I'll just make smaller versions of each
Hi , lovely channel. I have a question - CAN WE USE THIS IN SPACE FOR REGULAR DETERGENT, AND THEN PUT YOUR LAUNDRY SOFTENER DIRECTLY INTO MACHINE OER CLOTHES? Can we mix both?
I have read lots of different opinions on this too. I am not a plumber but I will say that I have been using homemade laundry soap for 8 years and never had any issues.
Wagner Wondering I recently saw a YT video titled "STOP using HOMEMADE Laundry Soap?!?!" by Living Traditions Homestead. Great discussion in the comments but 1 comment really helped me and it was by " Nearly Organic Noshing", lengthy but thorough. Now I'm just searching for the right recipe, hence the reason I'm on this page.
Supermodelle, yes! I love them. That is definitely one source that I trust that I’ve heard say no! I want it to work so bad! It would be so nice to make my own, save the money and get away from the toxins in the store bought!
The essential oils I use can be used topically, internally, and aromatically. Depends on the brand but the ones on this recipe are ones to use aromatically and on the body too!
Morn laura i have made lots of your things and most ok just couple questions the shower melts are not fizzing there staying quite hard the laundry soap i am going to make another batch but using grated soap as soap flakes not melting enough.There is a big difference in the colour of your castle soap to mine so ordered yours.does the washing up liquid froth up as finding not cleaning very oily but could be the soap as same with my hair leaving it greasy sorry to be nuisance it's just trial and error be great if you could make non greasy moisturiser also with the sunscreen can I use anything other than avocado oil love your channel
Thank you so much! You can move the shower melts closer to the water and see if that helps! I found if I put them in the direct line of water it fizzes to fast so I keep them to the side but I have a small shower. The body wash seems to lather a lot for me! You can add more castile soap and less water. You can use olive oil instead of avocado oil in the sunscreen.
I would like to chime in that it is pointless to use both baking soda and washing soda. Just use more washing soda! The baking soda will not do anything the washing soda can’t do.
I used to make my own.. but then a lot of talk about it not really getting clothes clean and even ruining the washer was discussed. I’ve been scared to go back to it. What do you think?
Frank Gutowski no, that’s the truth not a conspiracy😂 companies get caught lying to their consumers all of the time, just because they say something doesn’t make it true. I’m just an individual capable of doing my own research rather than listening to someone who profits off of me believing them.......
You can use funnels and place a paper under your jar and once it's messy you can fold the paper and get the jumpers back into the jar!💕
Great tip, thanks!
@@ouroilyhouse any time dear💕💕💕
Canning funnel works great! Speaking from experience...still using my 93yo mom’s and it came from her mom. ❤️
Patric Richardson, aka The Laundry Evangelist, has said there's no such thing as a detergent for HE washers.. ..it's just a matter of using less. He says most of us use way too much ... that causes residue.
I've seen the opinion that homemade isn't safe for HE washers. I have a top-loading HE washer. I have made my own dry laundry powder for years. You only need 1 tablespoon of the powder for a full load. ..or 1/8 cup of liquid...yes, even the commercial detergents.
Thank you, Laura. You supply wonderful information in an interesting way. I enjoy your channel! I subscribed a long time ago.
2 caps of washing soda
2 caps of baking soda
1 natural soap
Essential oils
Just made this exact recipe. Kind of winged it but I guess there is a recipe for it. Haha
_Cups,_ not caps!
A cup is 250ml for the Europeans and other sensible people who don't still use cups!
@@Ron-Ayres ...everyone else understood what I meant. English is my second language. You don`t have to be offended by people from another countries, speaking multiple languages, lol
I love this detergent so much! My husband always insisted I wash his stuff in Tide because other natural detergents I've tried don't do anything for arm pit odor.
Well this works even better than Tide!
I add an additional 1/4 cup each of baking soda and borax straight to the drum as well as vinegar in the fabric softener compartment.
I'm hesitant to switch to this for my cloth diapers still, but I really want to because it's just so much better than Tide for my baby's skin
Suggestion, use large bowl to combine everything. Then put it in a jar
2 cups washing Soda
2 cups baking soda
Grate 1 natural soap bar into jar with other ingredients (fine grading)
Essential oils optional
I’ve heard from washing machine dealers to not use shredded Zote, Naphtha, and other bars because they clog up your machine after awhile. Better to stick to detergent cleaners. I use washing soda, baking soda, eprom salt , and sea salt. I like the idea of essential oil sachets in drawers for fragrance.
How much epsom salt and sea salt do you add to the washing and baking sodas?
I would suggest using a canning funnel for the purpose of reducing product spill over the countertop, this however was a great recipe.
Thanks for the tip!
I hope by now you have found it to be easier to put the bar soap in your blender. Add some of the washing soda powder along with it while blending so it doesn't stick. Thanks for the video!
Oh wow, nope! I have never tired that!
I use a food processor to blend it all together gets soap graded better too after grading it or u can put the blender bottom on top of jar screw it on and use a blender
I dun know why feel so relaxed whenever watching detergent powder making..🌚
So glad I found this video ! I never thought about making my own soap until I watched someone else do it using similar products like you did. Only she made a years worth of powdered laundry soap. I’m like noooo 😭 Lol I don’t even know if my family is allergic to any of these products I need smaller amounts. And then your video popped up and I’m grateful 😁 Can’t wait to try this for our family.
Thank you so much 😊
Thank you Laura! I make a similar recipe but use my magimix to wizz up the soap bar as I don’t like doing it by hand! Then you can add the other ingredients and wizz them in too!
Wow I need one of those! Thank you for sharing!
I think I just found my new favorite channel 💖 thank you for sharing your recipes.
Awww thank you so much!
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Put the jar on a large piece of paper. When the ingredients spill, use the paper to just pour them back in the jar.
Today at Dollartree I found a bar of soap called Shugar Soapworks it says it’s a natural plant derived vegan gluten free bar if soap. For a dollar. I wondered if this could be used in the laundry soap and if you have ever used that brand before????
Is this a good substitute ??
I have never had any luck with essential oils in my laundry soap. It smells great going in but it makes no difference at all in the end.
Are you using quality oils
Denise Anderson I am!
Total waste of oils in laundry soap really. Its nice pouring into the washer but seems we have to use way too much to scent laundered items. Just think how much chemical scents go into off the shelf laundry products. Not at all healthy.
@@deniseanderson9260 I make perfume sachets to go into cupboards and linen drawers which perfumes my laundry AFTER it's been washed. What is the point of flushing essential oils in so much water?
You can put essential oils on wool dryer balls. Then add them in the dryer with wet clothes.
Great info! So excited to swap my store-bought stuff for your recipe! What was your process for washing cloth diapers? Like how many wash cycles and amounts if this detergent you'd recommend. We have an HE front loader. Thanks so much for your info and supporting other families with living a nontoxic life and keeping our littles safe! ❤️
1:13 Is washing soda the same as soda ash or is it different?
1:36 Is a high efficiency washing machine different from a regular washing machine? Will this recipe cause any problem to your regular washing machine?
Thank you for sharing this recipe! I'm excited to try it! But I am a little confused on how much to use. Is the rule of thumb 2 tablespoons for a medium size load?
Do you put this in where liquid detergent would go in the machine or do you just put it right in with the clothes?
I sprinkle it right on the clothes.
sorry sis, the laundry gel detergent capsules, please tell me how to make it 🙏🙏
Thank you so much for your video
Great video, can't wait to try it. Do you have a reciepe for a whitener and fabric softener?
That is coming soon in my book I am writing!
What are the measurements of a cup are please. I made some but there isn't a lot of it but it does smell divine.
Have you a receipe for stain remover in a spray form
I use my liquid soap.I rub it into the spot, let it sit, and then wash like normal.
Will ivory soap work for this I love the smell of ivory bar soap
I add Borax and Oxyclean.
Thank you Laura from South India
Thank you for following along!
Thank you so much for this video! Do you also use this for your newborns?
I do!
How many drops should I use for my laundry detergent. It has 6 cups of baking soda and cleaning soda
Thank you I must make this my self. Do you suggest grinding all natural herbs into the powdered detergent
I use essential oils, not herbs.
Thank you Laura
Very helpful!! I actually made the same soap and lasted almost a year but in a much larger jar. How you didn’t mention how long that lasts. Looks quite small lol. Thank you!
It last a long time as you only need a small amount per load.
I have an older top load washer. I add my laundry detergent after filled with water. I let it agitate a little to mix the detergent, stop and add my clothes, then begin the cycle. Couldn't I just add some essential oil drops into the water, separate from the soap mixture? Just seams unreasonable to think that one can mix powder and oil together and have the oil disbursed equally in the mix.
how do you recommend adding the powder detergent. I have a top loading HE washer, with no agitator. I tried putting it in the compartment, but I prefer to use cold water and it hardened some of it in that compartment during wash.
Can I apply by sprinkling it directly on the clothes?
What do you suggest? TIA!
I just sprinkle over the clothes!
Hi loved the video and recipe but I would like to know if you have ever broken down how many laundry loads and cost for this recipe?
Hi! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe! I was wondering... do you put it straight to the clothes in the drum?
Yes I sprinkle it right over the clothes.
@@ouroilyhouse do I add washing powder as well? Or do I just use this recipe to wash the clothes and using a front loader do it put it in the washing powder dispenser? Thank you
way easier to cut the soap dry it out then put chunks in blender to make a fine power.
Great tip, thanks for sharing!
Like this idea
Could you use a scented Castile soap bar if the unscented one unavailable ?
Yes
THANK YOU ❤️
Yes
I haven't tried it but I assume it be the same as using shredded soap.
For uk people washing soda is SODA CRYSTALS
Hey I saw other recipes that called for washing soda only and I was wondering if there was an specific reason you add the baking soda? My kids and I have sensitive dry skin so I’m looking for the best option for us while still staying frugal, non-toxic and low waste...I made this recipe already just to be safe, thank you.
Love the recipe. Can I add a vinegar powder or vinegar to this soap.
can i use it in automatic washing machine?
Is that 2 tablespoons for HE machines? I have a non HE machine. Would I still use the same amount or more?
That is for an HE machine. You can use more needed.
Non HE machines use more.
How many g has to have the soap bar for this recipe? I made my own soap, which is why I ask. In order to dont be too bubble into washing machine. And how much g has the cup its the 250 g or 500g cup in video I can't tell because has to be a ratio with the soap bar in grams!??? Thank you
can I use borax instead of baking soda?
Where are your wooden measuring spoons from?
I got them from Ross!
is it safe for dark clothes?
I use it for everything!
Is washing soda the same as borax?
What do use for stain remover or do you put any stain removers in your laundry powder?
I rub my liquid soap into the stain, let it sit, and then wash.
What size soap bar please? X
Hi, i have a question: is it safe ( for plants insects and microbes in the soil) to water a garden with the water from washing machine if wash is treated with this washing powder?
I am renovating my summerhouse and i have opportunity to redirect most of house water to the garden.
Thanks !
I know powdered baking soda is a natural weed/grass killer. I don't know if it watered down would be safe.
Would this only work in a hot water load? Not in a warm or cold load?
Works in all temps!
@@ouroilyhouse Thank you!!
I included citric acid, but mine hardened. Can you tell me why?
Thank you for this!
Hi Laura is washing soda the same as caustic soda?
Caustic soda is a very strong base and is also called sodium hydroxide with chemical formula NaOH. Washing soda is a weak base and is also called sodium bicarbonate with chemical formula NaHCO3.
Is there a way to combine this powdered laundry soap with the laundry scent boost because I live in a tiny home and I don't have a whole lot of space I'm just curious if I can't I'll just make smaller versions of each
Hi , lovely channel. I have a question - CAN WE USE THIS IN SPACE FOR REGULAR DETERGENT, AND THEN PUT YOUR LAUNDRY SOFTENER DIRECTLY INTO MACHINE OER CLOTHES? Can we mix both?
Yes you can!
Could you use soap flakes
Instead of shedding the soap bar?
Hi Laura, thanks for sharing ❤ May I know 2 cups of Washing Soda if it's converted in Grams?
2 cups would be 256 grams...there is 128 g in a cup
Thank you!
I so want to start making my own but hear so many conflicting things about DIY laundry detergent. Do you have any input on that? Thanks for sharing!!
I have read lots of different opinions on this too. I am not a plumber but I will say that I have been using homemade laundry soap for 8 years and never had any issues.
Wagner Wondering I recently saw a YT video titled "STOP using HOMEMADE Laundry Soap?!?!" by Living Traditions Homestead. Great discussion in the comments but 1 comment really helped me and it was by " Nearly Organic Noshing", lengthy but thorough. Now I'm just searching for the right recipe, hence the reason I'm on this page.
Supermodelle, yes! I love them. That is definitely one source that I trust that I’ve heard say no! I want it to work so bad! It would be so nice to make my own, save the money and get away from the toxins in the store bought!
Frank Gutowski herebyou are again , stalking these channels like something very unpleasant and spreading misinformation. Go away. Troll.
Frank Gutowski Ha! YOU are the one stalking these channels making ALWAYS negative comments. I’m just calling out your BS.
Hello, the essential oils you use in your laundry soap are they essential oils for the body or could you use ones from your diffuser?
The essential oils I use can be used topically, internally, and aromatically. Depends on the brand but the ones on this recipe are ones to use aromatically and on the body too!
The powder is safe to be use for kid' clothes??
I use it on my kids clothes!
Hi Laura, great recipe, thanks! How can I test it before putting any in the machine, and what would I look for?
Put a little in the sink with water to soak something in.
What do you use for a stain remover?
I put my liquid laundry soap on bad stains and let it soak before throwing it into the wash.
Our Oily House thank you!
Hi, i have a HE washing machine front load. I noticed while watching my clothes it does not sud like my liquid store bought. Is this normal?
Yes that is normal!
Can I add borax to this mixture?
Does this work well for cloth diapers?
I have used it on my cloth diapers.
Can we add borax for removing stains? And how much we should add?
I have a liquid soap with borax and I use 1/2 a cup.
Is there anything you could add to this to help remove stains
I use my liquid soap and just rub it into the stain, let it sit, and then wash like normal.
Silly question-I bought Soda Bicarbonate instead of Baking Soda, is that workable in this recipe?
Sodium bicarbonate = baking soda! :)
Sorry dear what you add when you dropped oil
Is borax natural/safe? I see a lot of recipes that use borax. Is the washing soda you used here the same as borax?
The borax and washing soda are two different ingredients. I have heard mixed reviews on borax but after a lot of research I find it to be safe.
@@ouroilyhouse thanks!
What do u mean by natural soap
I will have to try that!!
washing soda mean or chemical name
soap grated what is this name
Morn laura i have made lots of your things and most ok just couple questions the shower melts are not fizzing there staying quite hard the laundry soap i am going to make another batch but using grated soap as soap flakes not melting enough.There is a big difference in the colour of your castle soap to mine so ordered yours.does the washing up liquid froth up as finding not cleaning very oily but could be the soap as same with my hair leaving it greasy sorry to be nuisance it's just trial and error be great if you could make non greasy moisturiser also with the sunscreen can I use anything other than avocado oil love your channel
Thank you so much! You can move the shower melts closer to the water and see if that helps! I found if I put them in the direct line of water it fizzes to fast so I keep them to the side but I have a small shower.
The body wash seems to lather a lot for me! You can add more castile soap and less water.
You can use olive oil instead of avocado oil in the sunscreen.
Where do you get your jars
Usually Walmart or amazon.
Medm is this detergent can use by hand wash or not?
Any suggestions for UK bar soap alternative?
You can buy castile soap bars in the UK
Great not alot of bulky bottle s
Did you say baking soda? Would washing soda work?
I use baking soda and washing soda.
I would like to chime in that it is pointless to use both baking soda and washing soda. Just use more washing soda! The baking soda will not do anything the washing soda can’t do.
any replacemen for castile soap
I use soap flakes
Can I use 100% Coconut Oil soap?
I think will be too bubble in the machine or ad less
How much do you use at a time
Use 2 tablespoons per load.
The only thing I’m not liking is the grater, is not my fiend. Other option to do grating of soap.?
I like essential oils😀…
For stains hydrogen peroxide works wonders
Bur if you leave it for too long it can bleach the clothes.
Is zote soap natural?
No it’s made of animal fat
Have you seen peoples videos on how liquid all natural actually builds up in the clothes and the machine.
Is it soda powder . Cloths is not good
Does this recipe work as well as the liquid detergent recipe?
Yes I think they are both very similar!
Our Oily House thanks!
I used to make my own.. but then a lot of talk about it not really getting clothes clean and even ruining the washer was discussed. I’ve been scared to go back to it. What do you think?
Sounds to me like that is probably made up by laundry soap manufacturers.
I have used homemade for 8 years and never had any issues with my washer and think it works great.
Smear campaigns, don’t trust them they spread lies because they want your money and they don’t care about giving you and your family cancers
Frank Gutowski no, that’s the truth not a conspiracy😂 companies get caught lying to their consumers all of the time, just because they say something doesn’t make it true. I’m just an individual capable of doing my own research rather than listening to someone who profits off of me believing them.......
Chicken Gal Hogwash! I’ve been making my own laundry soap for years and it’s amazing.
Laundry booster has baking soda and oils and Epson salt. Couldn't you just add some Epson salt to this and have one mix instead of 2?
Nicee
2 cups of washing soda with god know size and dont forget to drop around the jar because some one does not use brain properly
Can't seem to find your liquid detergent for stains
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