{"id":12416,"date":"2024-06-24T10:12:08","date_gmt":"2024-06-24T15:12:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/?p=12416"},"modified":"2024-07-01T16:27:58","modified_gmt":"2024-07-01T21:27:58","slug":"make-homemade-laundry-detergent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/make-homemade-laundry-detergent\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Homemade Laundry Detergent"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/laundry-detergent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Laundry detergent<\/a> is a staple in every household, but commercial brands can be expensive and often contain harsh chemicals. That&#8217;s why making your own DIY laundry detergent at home will not only help you save money but also ensures you know exactly what ingredients you&#8217;re using. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With just a few simple steps and ingredients, you can create an effective detergent that meets your specific needs and will last for loads to come. Whether you&#8217;re looking to save money, avoid allergens, or reduce your environmental footprint, this homemade laundry detergent recipe is a reliable solution. Learn how to create a batch of your own with this guide from Blain&#8217;s Farm &amp; Fleet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-tiktok wp-block-embed-tiktok\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@farmandfleet\/video\/7386779200541281579?is_from_webapp=1&#038;sender_device=pc&#038;web_id=7337718062214678046\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<div role=\"navigation\" aria-label=\"Table of Contents\" class=\"simpletoc wp-block-simpletoc-toc\"><h2 class=\"simpletoc-title\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"simpletoc-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#why-make-your-own-laundry-detergent\">Why Make Your Own Laundry Detergent?<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#what-youll-need\">What You&#8217;ll Need<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#stepbystep-instructions\">Step-by-Step Instructions<\/a>\n\n\n<\/li>\n\n<\/li>\n\n<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#tips-for-best-results\">Tips for Best Results<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#troubleshooting-common-issues\">Troubleshooting Common Issues<\/a>\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-make-your-own-laundry-detergent\"><strong>Why Make Your Own Laundry Detergent?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Making your own laundry detergent has several benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cost Savings: <\/strong>Homemade detergent is much cheaper than commercial brands. One container can last you an entire year, depending on how many loads of laundry you do each week. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Better Ingredients: <\/strong>You control what goes into your detergent, avoiding allergens. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eco-Friendly: <\/strong>Reduce plastic waste by reusing containers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Laundry-Detergent-5-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38524\" style=\"width:651px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-youll-need\"><strong>What You&#8217;ll Need<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>To make a large batch of homemade laundry soap, you&#8217;ll need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3 Bars of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/products\/747090-fels-naptha-5-oz-laundry-stain-remover-bar.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fels Naptha Soap<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 Box of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/products\/747091-20-mule-team-borax-detergent-booster.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20 Mule Team Borax<\/a> (about 4 lbs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 Box of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/products\/805054-arm-and-hammer-55-oz-super-washing-soda-detergent-booster-and-household-cleaner.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arm &amp; Hammer Super Washing Soda<\/a> (about 3.7 lbs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 Container of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/products\/416219-oxi-clean-5-lb-versatile-stain-remover-powder.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OxiClean Versatile Stain Remover<\/a> (about 5 lbs)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"bb-carousel bb-product-carousel\" data-cy=\"bb-product-carousel\">\n\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"section-title\">Shop Ingredients<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-controls\">\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"carousel-button carousel-prev\" data-cy=\"carousel-prev\" disabled aria-label=\"Previous\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-arrow-back\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"carousel-button carousel-next\" data-cy=\"carousel-next\" aria-label=\"Next\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-arrow-forward\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-container bb-product-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bb-product-list carousel-track\" role=\"list\" ><div class=\"carousel-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/products\/747090-fels-naptha-laundry-bar-and-stain-remover-5-oz.html\" class=\"product-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/products.blains.com\/300\/74\/747090.jpg\" alt=\"Fels Naptha Laundry Bar and Stain Remover, 5 oz\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-title-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/products\/747090-fels-naptha-laundry-bar-and-stain-remover-5-oz.html\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"product-title line-clamp\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFels Naptha Laundry Bar and Stain Remover, 5 oz\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-price on-sale\"> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-price-current\">\n\t\t<span class=\"visually-hidden\">Price: $1.79<\/span>\n\t\t<div aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"dollar-prefix\">$<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"product-price-dollars\">1<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"product-price-decimals\">79<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"was-price\">\n\t\t\tWas <span class=\"strike-through\">$1.99<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/products\/747090-fels-naptha-laundry-bar-and-stain-remover-5-oz.html\" class=\"product-callout\">Shop Now<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"carousel-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/products\/747091-20-mule-team-borax-detergent-booster.html\" class=\"product-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/products.blains.com\/300\/74\/747091.jpg\" alt=\"20 Mule Team Borax Detergent Booster\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-title-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/products\/747091-20-mule-team-borax-detergent-booster.html\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"product-title line-clamp\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t20 Mule Team Borax Detergent Booster\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-price on-sale\"> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-price-current\">\n\t\t<span class=\"visually-hidden\">Price: $5.39<\/span>\n\t\t<div aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"dollar-prefix\">$<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"product-price-dollars\">5<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"product-price-decimals\">39<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"was-price\">\n\t\t\tWas <span class=\"strike-through\">$5.99<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/products\/747091-20-mule-team-borax-detergent-booster.html\" class=\"product-callout\">Shop Now<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"carousel-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/products\/805054-arm-and-hammer-55-oz-super-washing-soda-detergent-booster-and-household-cleaner.html\" class=\"product-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/products.blains.com\/300\/80\/805054.jpg\" alt=\"Arm &#038; Hammer 55 oz Super Washing Soda Detergent Booster &#038; Household Cleaner\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-title-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/products\/805054-arm-and-hammer-55-oz-super-washing-soda-detergent-booster-and-household-cleaner.html\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"product-title line-clamp\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tArm &#038; Hammer 55 oz Super Washing Soda Detergent Booster &#038; Household Cleaner\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-price on-sale\"> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-price-current\">\n\t\t<span class=\"visually-hidden\">Price: $4.94<\/span>\n\t\t<div aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"dollar-prefix\">$<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"product-price-dollars\">4<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"product-price-decimals\">94<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"was-price\">\n\t\t\tWas <span class=\"strike-through\">$5.49<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/products\/805054-arm-and-hammer-55-oz-super-washing-soda-detergent-booster-and-household-cleaner.html\" class=\"product-callout\">Shop Now<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"carousel-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/products\/416219-oxi-clean-5-lb-versatile-stain-remover-powder.html\" class=\"product-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/products.blains.com\/300\/41\/416219.jpg\" alt=\"OXI CLEAN 5 lb Versatile Stain Remover Powder\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-title-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/products\/416219-oxi-clean-5-lb-versatile-stain-remover-powder.html\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"product-title line-clamp\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOXI CLEAN 5 lb Versatile Stain Remover Powder\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-price on-sale\"> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-price-current\">\n\t\t<span class=\"visually-hidden\">Price: $10.79<\/span>\n\t\t<div aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"dollar-prefix\">$<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"product-price-dollars\">10<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"product-price-decimals\">79<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"was-price\">\n\t\t\tWas <span class=\"strike-through\">$11.99<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/products\/416219-oxi-clean-5-lb-versatile-stain-remover-powder.html\" class=\"product-callout\">Shop Now<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Tools<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/graters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cheese Grater<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/food-processors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Food Processor<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Large Container for Mixing (mixing bowl, bucket, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/storage-boxes-and-totes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tote<\/a>, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/kitchen-utensils\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wooden Spoon<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/spatulas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spatula<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/food-storage-containers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Airtight Container<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"bb-carousel bb-category-carousel\" data-cy=\"bb-category-carousel\">\n\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"section-title\">Shop Tools<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-controls\">\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"carousel-button carousel-prev\" data-cy=\"carousel-prev\" disabled aria-label=\"Previous\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-arrow-back\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"carousel-button carousel-next\" data-cy=\"carousel-next\" aria-label=\"Next\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-arrow-forward\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-container 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Your grandmother&#8217;s grandmother was probably using this soap when she was doing her own laundry by hand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grate the three bars of Fels Naptha soap using a cheese grater or food processor. The finer the soap particles, the easier they will dissolve in water. If you&#8217;re having trouble grating the soap, try microwaving it for 10-15 seconds to soften it up a little. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"865\" src=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Laundry-Detergent-2-1024x865.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38519\" style=\"width:580px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-2-combine-dry-ingredients\"><strong>Step 2: Combine Dry Ingredients<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>In a large container (we used a plastic tote), add the grated soap, the entire box of Borax, the entire box of Arm &amp; Hammer Super Washing Soda, and the entire container of OxiClean Versatile Stain Remover. Mix thoroughly with a wooden spoon or spatula until all ingredients are well blended.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"925\" src=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Laundry-Detergent-3-1024x925.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38520\" style=\"width:539px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-3-transfer-and-store\"><strong>Step 3: Transfer and Store<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Transfer the mixture into an airtight container, such as a glass jar. We used a mason jar to scoop the mixture over. Be sure to label it clearly and store it in a cool, dry place out of reach of children and pets.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"846\" src=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Laundry-Detergent-7-1024x846.png\" alt=\"adding detergent to washer\" class=\"wp-image-38542\" style=\"width:520px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-4-using-your-homemade-detergent\"><strong>Step 4: Using Your Homemade Detergent<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>For a standard load of laundry, use about two tablespoons of the homemade detergent in your washing machine. You can also use the scoop that comes with the OxiClean Versatile Stain Remover Powder, just be sure to only fill it up about 1\/3 of the way. For heavily soiled clothes, you can increase the amount slightly. <\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tips-for-best-results\"><strong>Tips for Best Results<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Water Temperature: <\/strong>Use warm or hot water to help the detergent dissolve better, especially if you have hard water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pre-Treating Stains: <\/strong>For tough stains, rub a small amount of grated Fels Naptha soap directly onto the stain before washing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>High-Efficiency (HE) Machines: <\/strong>This detergent is safe for high-efficiency washing machines. Just use half the amount (one tablespoon) per load.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"troubleshooting-common-issues\"><strong>Troubleshooting Common Issues<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Detergent Residue on Clothes: <\/strong>If you notice residue on your clothes, try increasing the water temperature or reducing the amount of detergent used per load. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hard Water Solutions: <\/strong>Hard water can affect the detergent&#8217;s performance. Add 1\/2 cup of white vinegar to the rinse cycle. This acts as a natural fabric softener and helps remove any remaining soap residue. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Making your own laundry detergent is a simple and rewarding process that can save you money and reduce your exposure to harsh chemicals. By following this guide, you&#8217;ll create an effective detergent that is gentle on your clothes and skin while being tough on dirt and stains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-blue-background-color has-background\">For more how-to guides like this one, check out our other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/tag\/cleaning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Cleaning articles<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Save money and know exactly what&#8217;s going into your cleaning products by making your own laundry detergent at home with this easy guide.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27,"featured_media":38541,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1508],"tags":[1470,1476],"content_type":[1371,1372,1373],"class_list":["post-12416","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home-family","tag-crafts-projects","tag-cleaning","content_type-how-to","content_type-video","content_type-article"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to Make Homemade Laundry Detergent | Blain&#039;s Farm &amp; 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