Several years ago {like 8} I became more aware of what foods, chemicals, environment and other unavoidable toxins can do to your body. Since then I’ve tried to become more aware of the foods I eat and to avoid toxins whenever I can feasibly do it. {Like I never microwave something in a plastic dish}
One of the items I decided to change in our family was our laundry detergent. I bought a name brand and it seemed to work just fine, but then I started reading ingredients that I couldn’t even say and started hearing more about what these ingredients can and are doing to our bodies.
I decided that I wanted to start making our laundry detergent. Now, it is more dense than the laundry detergent you buy at the store, but it was worth it to me in the long run. No, our clothes don’t have that nice smell anymore, but I know they are clean.
I use Borax, Baking Soda and Zote’ or Fels Naptha. On occasion I will add Biz.
RECIPE (you can use your own judgement too)
4 Cups Borax
2 Cups Baking Soda
1 Cup Biz
1/2 Bar Zote’ or Fels Naptha (grated as finely as you can get it)
Mix together with a whisk or wooden spoon in a large bowl. Once completely mixed together put inside of a jar or container that you have chosen to store you homemade laundry detergent in. I rescued a small scoop from another detergent and that is what I use to put the soap in my washing machine. We have an HE washer and dryer so we don't use as much detergent as we used to. Plus you don't need as much to wash your clothes with this homemade laundry detergent.
Knowing that it is healthier for my family makes the difference for me.
M & S
Uptown Grange
