1 year of laundry for less than 10 dollars: 2 ingredients are enough…
This low-cost homemade laundry detergent offers whitening, disinfecting, and stain-removing properties, thanks to the natural and biodegradable bicarbonate. Additionally, it acts as a fabric softener and deodorant. Sodium percarbonate contributes disinfecting and stain-removing qualities, while Marseille soap is biodegradable and anti-allergic, providing gentle cleaning. Save money, care for the environment, and promote health with this DIY solution.
Ingredients:
| INGREDIENT | QUANTITY | AVERAGE COST |
|---|---|---|
| Marseille Soap Flakes | 60 grams | $0.40 |
| Sodium Percarbonate | 15 grams | $0.15 |
| Bicarbonate | 30 grams | $0.10 |
| Essential Oil | A few drops | $0.05 |
| Hot Water | 1 liter | – |
| Cold Water | 1 liter | – |
Instructions:
- Heat a liter of water and mix in Marseille soap flakes until well incorporated.
- Turn off the heat, then add sodium percarbonate and bicarbonate. Blend the mixture thoroughly.
- Allow the mixture to cool and sit for a full day; it will become compacted, which is normal.
- Mix the compacted detergent with a liter of cold water until the mixture is homogeneous and smooth.
- Transfer the detergent into pots, rinsed and dried liquid detergent bottles, or a glass jar.
- Add a few drops of your preferred essential oil to perfume the linen (e.g., lavender or lemon).
