Thread: laundry detergent

i have been reading for years how people make their own laundry detergent, i finally got up enough nerve to make it. so i tried the super economical laundry soap and then i let it sit for a few days before i got up the nerve to actually use it. i washed the wash clothes, and towels. OMG! the white clothes actually became white. they were 'clean' when i washed them in my new soap and the water actually was dirty. they came out flufflier just like when they were new. and the towels dry me off better after my shower.

my son had a stinky accident and i washed his clothes in the new soap. normally i would have to wash the clothes twice before the smell came out. the new soap took one washing. my daughters socks ended up in the wash with the stinky load and her socks became whiter and the pink on them became brighter. she thought i bleached them.

i think i have a new laundry detergent.

Originally Posted by bethaliz6894

i did the math and it figured out to be 7.00 for 2 1/2 gallons. and i am only using 1/4 cup per load. i cant break it down better than that but hubby said it is much cheaper than by buy 1 get 2 dynamo from meijer.

16 cups in a gallon, 2.5 gallons = 40 cups. 4 loads per cup = 160 loads. $7.00/160 = .04375 or a little less than 4.5 cents per load!! Nice!!