This laundry soap will last about 1 year and only cost $35.96
Her is a very simple laundry soap. This soap will last me about a year if not longer. I like how it washes really clean and smells light. Here is what you will need.
1, 4lb 12oz box of Borax (76oz) I found this in the detergent isle at Walmart for 3.88
1, 4lb box of Arm & Hammer Baking Soda (1.81kg) found in detergent isle at Walmart for 2.68
1, 3lb 7oz box of Arm & Hammer Washing Soda (55oz) found in detergent isle at Walmart for 3.73
3 bars of Fels-Naptha soap found in the detergent isle at Walmart for 1.12 each to total 3.26
l large container of Oxi-Clean (3lbs) found in the detergent isle at Walmart for 8.64
1 VERY large glass container/jar to put finished detergent in. found in cooking isle at Walmart for 11.17
1 scoop need to be a table spoon. I got a set of tablespoons at Walmart in the cooking isle for 2.50
26 drops of doTERRA Wild Orange (optional)
30 drops of doTERRA Purify (optional)
Your total is 35.96! Now remember that I live in Alaska so sometimes you can find these cheaper in your state.
You will also need a trash bag (most of us have these on hand) and a 5 gallon bucket or a large plastic tote.
First you need to grate the Fels-Naptha. I used a handheld cheese grater but feel free to use a food processor if you have one. Yes it will look like cheese :)
Next line your bucket or tote with your trash bag. This is what you will be making your soap in before you put it in your glass jar. After you have done that just toss everything in. Pull your trash bag out (should have your detergent in it and all. Mix around gently try not to make unwanted dust. When finished pour into your glass jar. I made a hole in the corner of the bag and just let it flow through. I thought that it would be easier than trying to poor it. When using the detergent you should only need 1 tablespoon of detergent! Here is what it will look like.
This is a full jar of detergent. Next to it is a container that has 1 tablespoon... See how this will last you for about a year? Remember that is pending on how much laundry you do.