A busy mom of five shares her skin-friendly DIY laundry detergent.
This four-ingredient concoction was also cheap.
Some fans were so convinced that they said they would never buy from this store again.
Jenn Darling (@crunchydarlingemplover) shared a video of her laundry hack on Instagram that went viral.
Looking for an alternative to commercial detergents, she found a more natural alternative to her never-ending pile of laundry.
Her ingredients included borax, a white mineral that has been used as a cleaning agent for centuries.
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What is borax?
Another name is sodium tetraborate. According to the experts at Healthline.com, borax has many uses for household chores beyond just laundry.
- Helps remove dirt, mildew, and mildew around the house
- Can kill pests such as ants
- Used in laundry detergents and household cleaners to help whiten and remove stains.
- Neutralizes odors and softens hard water.
She also provided viewers with borax-free alternatives to laundry detergent recipes.
Alternative DIY detergent recipes
Salt detergent mixture:
- 1 cup fine salt
- 1 cup Epsom salt
- 3 cups detergent
- 3 cups baking soda
- 25-30 drops of essential oil
DIY soap mix:
- 6 cups detergent
- 3 bars of 4.5-5 oz bar soap
- 100-150 drops of lemon essential oil
Commenters expressed a lot of interest in more natural detergents.
“I love this laundry detergent. I make a similar recipe without the baking soda and liquid Castile soap and it smells so good. I also add a little salt since my water is hard,” said one person. Told.
DIY laundry detergent
Try this DIY solution as an alternative to commercial laundry detergent.
material:
- 2 cups detergent
- 2 cups baking soda
- 2 cups borax
- 1 bottle of grated Castile soap or other natural soap
- 1/2 cup white vinegar: Laundry detergent has a very alkaline pH and can irritate the skin. Using a vinegar rinse will reset the pH to a skin-friendly level and help dissolve excess detergent and salt from your clothes.
Washing method:
- For additional loads, use 1/4 cup per load
- Use lukewarm or boiling water
- If using chilled, add hot water and mix before use to help dissolve the crystals.
“I've only used baking soda for decades, and I also use it as toothpaste,” said another.
“I use both recipes and will never buy detergent again,” the convert wrote.
“I love borax and have been using it for 45 years,” added another.
“I was thinking of trying homemade detergent. Thank you for the recipe,” a fan thanked.