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I am always trying to find ways to save money wherever I can. So, I decided to make some homemade laundry detergent. While I was visiting my parents in California I went to a Relief Society Birthday Party in there ward and that is where I got the great idea of making laundry detergent. I tried a couple loads from the sample I got and it was great...just like Tide. So, I made a huge batch. And it was super easy too.
It calls for:
1 bar Fels-Naptha bar soap
2 cups 20 Mule Team Borax
2 cups Arm & Hammer washing soda
You just grate the soap, like you would cheese. Mix all ingredients together and store in an airtight container. You only use 2 Tbsp. per load. (tsp. for HE washers) Everything was very inexpensive and much less than I would spend on regular Laundry detergent. I just wanted to share my money saving idea.
XOXO-Erin

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Misty (Hesch) Walker said…
That's awesome Erin, do you find it has the same washing effectiveness? Can you find those ingredients just at the supermarket or walmart?

I wanna make some now!
April 23, 2010 at 8:37 PM
Misty (Hesch) Walker said…
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April 23, 2010 at 8:39 PM
Misty (Hesch) Walker said…
I have to post another comment because I forgot to check the box that said to email me follow up comments and I want to get your answers. haha sorry
April 23, 2010 at 8:40 PM
Adriann said…
I've heard of people doing that it and costs them pennies compared to store bought detergent. So glad you're doing it! Let me know over time if you still like it and maybe I'll switch too.
April 24, 2010 at 10:44 AM
Erin said…
Misty- It works just as good. I just got it at Smiths out here...but you might want to go to a specialty grocery store. Thanks for the comments. How are your two girls?
April 24, 2010 at 6:06 PM
Joi Montrief said…
WOW! It looks awesome too. I wish my hubbie would go for something like that. hehe If it was in liquid form he would definately go for it. Too bad..guess we can't save money there. haha
April 24, 2010 at 11:18 PM
Mandy said…
Erin, will you email me so I can send youn an invite to my blog. kmwaters@gmail.com
May 4, 2010 at 3:20 PM
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