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DIY Liquid Laundry Detergent

Last updated on October 22, 2018 By The Kreative Life 16 Comments

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DIY Liquid Laundry Detergent

Since elementary (I won’t mention how long ago that was) I have always heard “Save Our Planet”, “Be Sure to Recycle”, or “An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away”.

Admittedly, I went on without thinking twice about what these phrases really were trying to tell me.

They were telling me to do my part in taking care of our planet and my health.

Now that I’m older I’m heeding these warnings as something more than just a saying on a poster taped to a dingy wall.

I’ve started recycling, using products labeled “green” or “eco-friendly”, and I eat fresh veggies as much as possible.

Recently, I’ve started saving (my husband may say that I’m collecting) almost every single plastic container I can because I know it can be reused.

I have quite a few liquid laundry detergent bottles, baby water bottles, and the plastic containers for baby formula.

I’m not at the point of hoarding (yet), but I knew I had to start using them for something.

I decided to make my own liquid laundry detergent to refill the bottles and to save loads of money on loads of laundry.

Everything cost less than $10 and I have enough diy liquid laundry detergent to last a couple of months. Enjoy!

DIY Liquid Laundry Detergent

What You Need: 2 Bars of Soap (Scented or Unscented), Shaved w/ a Grater,  2 Cups Washing Soda, 1 Cup Borax, Liquid Laundry Detergent Bottle (Empty and Clean), Funnel

DIY Liquid Laundry Detergent - The Kreative Life

Directions 

In a large pot, over low to medium heat, warm 12 cups of water and slowly pour in soap shavings, while stirring.

Continue stirring until soap has completely melted.

DIY Liquid Laundry Detergent - The Kreative Life
DIY Liquid Laundry Detergent - The Kreative Life

In a medium bowl, mix washing soda and borax.

Slowly pour powder mixture with soap and water mixture while stirring.

DIY Liquid Laundry Detergent - The Kreative Life

Remove pot from heat and let cool. Once cooled, if the mixture is too thick, add water until it gets to the consistency you like. (After adding additional water, I ended up with almost 4 gallons.)

Using funnel, pour mixture into detergent bottles.

*Use ½ cup detergent for small loads and 1 cup for full loads.*

DIY Liquid Laundry Detergent - The Kreative Life

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Filed Under: Crafts & DIY Tagged With: Borax, House Cleaning, Laundry, Soap, Super Washing Soda

About The Kreative Life

Hi, I’m Kendra! I’m a Miami Blogger, a mom, a wife, and an amateur food photographer (at least I like to think so). I like to write about crafts, family, diy projects, food, blogging, and marketing tips, and a swell gal to get to know. I love to travel to any place that has warm weather, a beach, and great food!

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Comments

  1. Dawn ~ Spatulas On Parade

    March 21, 2013 at 3:24 PM

    Thanks for sharing with us at “In and Out of the Kitchen”
    I make my own detergent as well.

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    • Kreative Creationz

      March 22, 2013 at 2:59 PM

      Thank you so much for hosting, Dawn!

      Reply
  2. Karli

    August 18, 2013 at 4:45 PM

    What kind of soap did you use? Was it a hand washing bar of soap?

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    • Kreative Creationz

      August 19, 2013 at 8:21 AM

      It was bar soap that I shaved down with a grater.

      Reply
  3. Dena May

    April 26, 2014 at 5:18 PM

    I just tried this today. I did everything the recipe directed. I’ve been letting the soap cool, but noticed that it has all hardened and has no consistency of liquid laundry detergent. Suggestions?

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    • Kreative Creationz

      April 26, 2014 at 6:13 PM

      Hi, Dena! Add water until the detergent gets to the consistency that you like. I ended up with about 4 gallons that worked great! Let me know if that works.

      Reply
  4. Donna

    December 23, 2014 at 11:02 AM

    Hi!
    Love this idea! Quick question – will this laundry detergent work in HE washers?
    Thank you in advance!
    Donna

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    • Kreative Creationz

      December 23, 2014 at 12:44 PM

      Hi, Donna! Thank you so much! I’m not sure if this will work in a HE washer because I use a Whirlpool Supreme and it’s not HE.

      Reply
      • Donna

        December 23, 2014 at 2:01 PM

        Good to know, Kendra! Thank you for the prompt response- looks like I need to Google HE requirements!
        Happy Holidays!!!

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        • Kreative Creationz

          December 23, 2014 at 9:28 PM

          You’re very welcome, Donna!

          Reply
  5. Donna

    December 27, 2014 at 11:46 AM

    I have this cooling right now. Went to check on it and it is gelled only on top. I stirred again. Am I doing something wrong?

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    • Kreative Creationz

      December 27, 2014 at 12:31 PM

      Hi, Donna! Let it completely cool. It may take a while. The top usually cools faster than the rest.

      Reply
  6. janakiraman

    December 28, 2014 at 7:22 AM

    iam from india.senior citizen .can i use same or change any

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    • Kreative Creationz

      January 8, 2015 at 11:51 PM

      Hi, Janakiraman! I’m not too sure if you’re able to use the same ingredients. I apologize.

      Reply
  7. Joyce @ Live Laugh Love Post

    July 2, 2015 at 4:35 PM

    Good to learn how to make DIY liquid laundry detergent! I am glad that I found your post from “Grow Your Blog” via Facebook group. I already tweeted to share your post with my followers. Have a wonderful weekend + happy 4th of July!

    Joyce @ Live Laugh Love Post 🙂
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