DIY Laundry Soap

If you're tired of buying laundry detergent over and over, this is a solid alternative. This DIY laundry soap is simple to make, lasts for months, and uses ingredients that are easy to find: a one-time setup that pays off every time you do laundry.

Why this works: Makes a large batch that lasts, uses simple recognizable ingredients, costs less than store-bought detergent, and is easy to store and use.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups Super Washing Soda
• 3 cups Borax
• 3 cups pure baking soda
• 1 bar Fels Naptha (5.5 oz, grated)
• 1/3 container OxiClean
• 10 to 20 drops each of orange and lavender essential oil

How to make it:

1. Grate the Fels Naptha bar.
2. Add the grated soap to an extra-large bowl or container.
3. Add the washing soda, borax, baking soda, and OxiClean.
4. Mix until well combined.
5. Add the essential oils while mixing.
6. Continue mixing until evenly distributed.

How to store and use: Transfer the finished mixture into a half-gallon Mason jar and seal with a reCAP POUR lid. This makes it easy to shake before use, pour without spilling, and store neatly on a shelf. Use 2 to 3 tablespoons per load: one batch lasts around three months depending on how often you do laundry.

Pro tips: Mix in a large container to avoid spills, break up any clumps before storing, adjust the essential oils to your scent preference, and keep the jar sealed to maintain freshness.