DIY Laundry Detergent

DIY Laundry Detergent

1 - 4lb 12oz Box of Borax
1 - 3lb 7oz Box of Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda
1 - 3lb - Container of OxyClean
2 - 14.1oz - Bars of Zote (pink)
1 - 4lb - Box of Arm & Hammer Baking Soda (or two 2lb boxes)
1 or 2 - 55oz - Bottle of Purex Crystals Fabric Softners (I used two)


1.  Grate Zote soap with a metal cheese grater (Worst part if you ask me!)

2.  Mix all ingredients in a large bucket (I used a 5gallon bucket)

3. Use 2-4 tbsp per laundry load (I use 2tbsp for a normal load and 4tbsp for my husband's dirty work clothes)


I got my recipe from here.  Thanks ladies!