Homemade Laundry Detergent

Our Think! Energy Homemade Laundry Detergent/Potluck event was a huge success! A big thank you to those who came and spent your lunch time with us! We wanted especially to thank Laurie and Elissa from the National Energy Foundation who took time to participate and make some laundry soap with us.

Thank you also for sharing your do-it-yourself recipes for fabric softener/dryer sheets and granite cleaner. All recipes are below.

Carolyn’s Homemade Laundry Detergent Recipe:

2 cups finely grated soap (Fels Naphta, Zote, Ivory, Castile)
1 cup washing soda
1 cup Borax

Use 1-2 tablespoons/load

This recipe is safe to use in HD washing machines. You should be able to find all the ingredients at the laundry detergent aisle. Try Walmart, Target, Winco, Axe Hardware, Big Lots etc.

More homemade laundry detergent (both powder and liquid variations) and some tips: http://www.sunflower-soap.com/LSGuide1.pdf

Easy homemade fabric softener and dryer sheets can be found here:
http://www.diynatural.com/homemade-fabric-softener-dryer-sheets/

Granite Cleaner - Can be used for counter tops, appliances and other non-porous surfaces.

½ C Rubbing Alcohol
1 C hot water
10-15 drips Dawn dishwashing soap
Few drops of essential oils (for smell)

Pour all ingredients into a spray bottle and mix.

Congrats to our door prize winners: Ryan Johnson, Chenille Hutto, Kurtis Hughes, Teresa Reinders, Adele Bancroft, Liz Blaylock, Sheila Johnson, Su Chon, Louise McMillian, Eric Orton, and Mark Long.