![]() I love the fact my clothes are lovely and clean for really pennies. ![]() ![]() If my laundry was heavily soiled, I would use more but I rarely see the need. I hope someone looking for a “free & clear” and Borax-free detergent that is easy to mix finds my fomula helpful.īeverly, I have been using this for almost a year and I love it more than I can tell you! It is fast to dispense and mixes in without trouble, and I usually use 1/2 of what you even recommend with good results. Minimal sudsing, due to baking soda in formula.ĩ)Use white vinegar as your rinse aid, and wool dryer balls with essential oil or hang on clothesline. Use less for smaller loads (I always do full loads). Product does not separate.Ĩ)To use in HE machine, use 1 large capful from laundry detergent (12 oz) for a full load, or use a little more for heavily soiled loads. That’s it!ħ)Shake slightly before use, but I find it’s really not necessary. Put on lid, and gently shake in a rolling motion (will suds up if you shake too vigourously) for a few seconds. I simply refill my A & H empty container. May be slightly bubbly.Ħ)Pour slowly into an old detergent container. Mixture may be cloudy.ĥ)If desired, add 15-20 drops of essential oil of choice. It will dissolve fairly quickly, even in hard water.ģ)Next, using a tablespoon measuring spoon, add 15 tablespoons of Seventh Generation liquid dish (detergent). Warm water is not needed.Ģ)Next, add 3/4 cup of baking soda. I always have baking soda on hand though, so I don’t bother with this step of making (or buying) washing soda, as the baking soda and detegent alone work great!ġ)In a pitcher at my utility sink in basement, I add 18 cups of cold water from the sink. *washing soda has tougher cleaning properties, and you can make your own by converting baking soda to washing soda in a 400 degree oven on a cookie sheet for 1 hour. Results are incredible, and I’m saving so much money since I can usually buy the dishsoap on sale for $2 with coupons at our local grocery.ġ5 T (tablespoons) Seventh Generation Free & Clear liquid dishsoap (a detergent, not a soap)ġ8 cups of cold water (I fill the 12-oz cup from my Arm & Hammer Free & Clear detergent cup 12 times)ģ/4 cup baking soda (you could use washing soda*, which has a higher strength, but I don’t bother)Įssential oil, such as lemon (optional, NOT fragrance oil) I add 1/4-1/2 c baking soda to loads that are particularly dirty and use white vinegar in my fabric softener dispenser, plus wool dryer balls or hang on the clothesline year-round if dewpoint is low enough. I can’t use perfumed items like Dawn and it’s so harsh, and this detergent (a true detergent, not soap) works well in our very hard water. I thought I’d add my two cents which uses aįree and clear (fragrance free, no colorants or harsh chemicals) formula that is Borax-free and mixes up quickly using COLD water right in the sink. I see this thread from OP is 7 years old but still getting comments. You may want to put the top back on your container so you can swish things around without spilling anything.įree & Clear, Borax-Free Liquid Detergent Made with Baking Soda and Cold Water Formula: Then add your washing soda and borax to the hot water in the container and gently shake and swirl the contents around to help dissolve the washing soda and borax. To begin, fill your gallon container about a quarter of the way (this is about one quart or 4 cups) with the hottest water you can get from your faucet. Step 1: Dissolve the Washing Soda and Borax ![]() I’ve been using this Rubbermaid Gallon Pitcher that works perfectly for this recipe and the pour spout on it is super helpful too. Perhaps a recycled orange juice jug or a vinegar jug could work if it is of a gallon size. Note: I found that recycled milk gallon containers weren’t really sturdy enough for this recipe that uses very hot water to get started. Homemade Laundry Soap made with Dawn Dish Soapġ/3 Cup Washing Soda 1/4 Cup Borax 2 Tablespoons Dawn Dish Soap 1 Gallon of Water A Sturdy Gallon Container If you would like to make your own Dawn laundry detergent too, you will need the following ingredients: Related: Using Dawn Soap for Stains That Already Went Through the Dryer How Do You Make Liquid Laundry Soap with Dawn? ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |