Homemade Laundry Detergent
How to make homemade laundry detergent from bar soapor soap scraps.
And how to use the laundry detergent in a washingmachine.
Super easy to make.Environmentally friendly laundry detergent .
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 What You Will Need |
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| Powdered Soap 1 ounce/30g  How to make powdered soapwithout a food processor or a grater. Washing soda /sodium carbonate(alkaline builder)3 ounces/85 g Borax (water softener)3 ounces /85 g Container/jar with a tightly fitting lid.TIPS :Don't use aluminum jars,containers,lids,spoons scoops etc. Because alkaline soap cause corrosion in aluminum parts. :If you have very hard water, you can slightly increase the amount of borax. And If you have soft water you can decrease the amount of borax. If you have very soft water, you don't need borax. How to check your water hardness(optional) Rubber glovesWashing soda is an alkaline substance,so it can irritate the skin. Ｗear rubber gloves as needed. How to make Mix the ingredients(powdered soap,washing soda and borax) well in the container. I tightly close the lid,then shake the container to mix the ingredients. |
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How Much Powdered Detergent To Use
| Size Of Load | Washer type | |
| Top load | Front load /HE | |
| Small Load (6-11 lbs/3-5kg) |
3 Tbs | 1-2 Tbs |
| Medium Load (12-15 lbs/5.5-7kg) |
4 - 5 Tbs (1/4 -1/3 cup) |
2-3 Tbs |
| Large Load (16 lbs/7kg+) |
6 Tbs | 4 Tbs |
Use less or more detergent depending on whether clothesare heavily or lightly soiled and water type in your area
whether it is soft or hard.
For hard water or heavily soiled clothes,add the detergent
only 50 percent more per load.
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How to use the laundry detergentin Front load or HE Washers
without remaining detergent residue
I recommend dissolving the powdered detergentin warm water before adding it to the washer.
Or add the detergent directly to the drum before loadingclothes.
Don't use an automatic detergent dispenser.Don't overload your washer with clothes.Load clothes in the drum loosely.
Use washer cleaner tablets monthly to remove anyremaining soap residue in your washing machine.
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How to use the laundry detergentin "Top Load Washers"
without remaining detergent residue
1.Put the detergent into a small mesh laundry bag.
Be careful that the detergent will spilled out.
Don't use an automatic detergent dispenser.If you don't use a mesh laundry bag, dissolve thedetergent in warm water before adding it to the washing
machine.
2. Pour water in the washing machine according to
the load of laundry,and put the mesh laundry bag with
the detergent into the water.
Then run your machine for about 5 minutes before you
put the clothes in the tub.
3. (After about 5 minutes) the detergent will produce
many suds shown in the picture.
Then load your laundry.
TIPS
If the suds disappear entirely when you put your clothesin the water,put the detergnet into another mesh laundry
bag and add it to the water.
Don't overload your washing machine with clothes.I recommend that you take the mesh laundry bag outof the tub during the rinse cycle.
To prevent the detergent residue on clothes,rinse in coldwater twice.
Or adding 1/2 cup of vinegar to the rinse cycle can remove
the detergent residue left behind on clothes.
The laundry detergent will not dissolve easily in very coldwater. Use warm water as needed.
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How to check your water hardnessPlease refer to the website about water hardness.
(US) Hard water Map
(CANADA) Map of water Hardness
(UK) Check the water where you live
(Australia)Water Hardness
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