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Clean Living Laundry 🧺 DIY

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Clean laundry that smells good but not overly scented: create an efficient and fragrance free Laundry Soap + great versatile cleaning products to keep on hand.
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My personal recipe has evolved over the years. Don't be afraid to mix things up & go with what works for you

 
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Borax Laundry Uses & Tips
Laundry
 
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Recipes! Tips & Tricks
Homemade laundry detergent (powder & liquid): what works and what doesn’t
 
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VIDEO instructions
Homemade laundry detergent- Make it make

Ingredients

Laundry room staples that I always keep on hand
 
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Shave one bar for Laundry Soap 🧼
Zote Laundry Soap Bar Pink 3 Bars 7 Oz
 
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Add one full box to Laundry Soap
ARM & HAMMER Super Washing Soda 55 oz
 
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I don’t add this to the Laundry Soap mix, but keep a tub on hand to add to more dirty loads.
OxiClean Versatile Stain Remover Powder, 3 lb
 
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Add 16oz (1lb.) to the Laundry Soap mix
Milliard 5lbs Baking Soda USP Resealable Bag
 
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Add one box to the Laundry Soap Mix
20 Mule Team Borax Detergent Booster 65oz 4ct
 
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Unscented Castile Soap
Unscented - Pure-Castile Magic Bar Soap
 
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One soap for many cleaning uses!
Dr. Bronner's Pure-Castile Baby Unscented 32oz
 
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THE BEST all around household cleaner!
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Storage

I make & store my powder laundry detergent in a large container with enough have space to stir when making. Having a sturdy wooden spoon for stirring & a scoop for use.
 
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You’re going to want a large enough container to mix everything in. I like a clear one to be able to see what I am doing & how much is left. This looks like a great deal w/ scoop & added stacking small container
IRIS USA Dog & Cat Food Storage Combo, 30 & 11 lbs, Airtight, Stackable, Wheels, Black
 
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Simple container to mix & store Laundry Soap in, clear with airtight seal.
IRIS USA 10lb Dog Food Storage Container
 
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Aesthetic 2pack containers to mix & store Laundry Soap 🤎
CIEOVO 2 Pack 10L Dog Food Storage Bin
 
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Perfect dispenser to make your own foaming handsoap
mDesign Glass Foaming Soap Dispenser, 6 Pack
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Plastic spray bottles - great for vinegar
JohnBee 16oz Spray Bottles 2-Pack - Adjustable, Leak-Free

Tools

I have found wooden spoons to be the most sturdy for mixing.

 
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For grating the Zote soap. I thrifted one, as long as you have a designated soap grater & don’t put it back in the kitchen!
Amazon Basics Stainless Steel Cheese Grater
 
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Long and sturdy for mixing
Thunder Group WDSP018 Wooden Spoon 18" OA Length
 
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Easy to use, rechargeable electric lint brush
Magictec Rechargeable Fabric Shaver - Black
 
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Perfect for drying delicates
HOMZ 3 Tier Hanging Dryer, 10Lb Capacity, Grey
 
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Extra Small gloves, actually fit my small hands!!!
Adenna NGL222 Night Angel Nitrile Exam Gloves