laundry soap {recipes on the cheap}

Yes, that's right.  I made our own laundry soap!  Fully tested and family approved!!  I've found several on Pinterest and other blogs and figured I'd test one.  I loved this one I found and will have to find her site and give some kudos!!

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1. (1) 4 lb 12 oz Box of Borax
2. (1) 3 lb 7 oz Box of Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda (totally different from baking soda and make sure the box says "washing soda")
3. (1) 3 lb Container of OxyClean
4. (1) 17.1 oz box of Zote Soap (if you can't find the box of soap already grated, you can use 2 bars of soap and grate them with a cheese grater.  someone even used Ivory Soap)
5. (1) 4 lb box of Arm & Hammer Baking Soda
6. (2) 55 oz Downy or Purex Fabric Softner Crystals
7. (1) Large bucket with a lid
8. large spoon for stirring

I found all the above at Walmart.  The cute bucket has lime green handles. :)

The easiest thing to do is add a little of each ingredient and mix well.  I did half and mixed it up and then added the other half.  I suggest doing it outdoors because of the dustiness but if you don't mind that, you're good.  Walmart was out of the Downy Crystals but I think I'll go to my HEB and pick up a container and add it to my mixture.  Store air tight and on a flat surface.  I wouldn't put it on the dryer or the washer because it will all settle and you'd have to stir it up again.  It took a good 10 minutes of stirring but totally worth it.

finished product: (forgive the horrible photos but my laundry room has yuck for lighting.)  I used the little scoop from the OxyClean.

See my green handles and look how much we have!!  One scoop per load.  Also uses less water to rinse your clothes. 

Facts:

1.  Yes, you can use this in HE washing machines

2.  Yes, you can add additional fabric softner to your wash

3.  Yes, ONE scoop is all you need.  It's about 2 heaping tablespoons

4.  Yes, it smells great!