homemade all-natural castile laundry soap recipe

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I wanted a liquid laundry detergent that used soap that I liked and when I found the recipe for this one it gave me the opportunity to try it. I even made my own washing soda. According to this, I will have enough for 32 loads. Happy washing!

For Powdered Soap

• 1 5-oz. bar Dr. Bronner’s pure castile soap (or other pure castile bar soap, including homemade)
• 1 c. washing soda
• ¼ c. baking soda
• ¼ c. Celtic sea salt, epsom salt, or kosher Real Salt

For Liquid Soap

• 1 gal. (16 c.) water, divided (for liquid soap only)
• ½ c. washing soda
• ¼ c. baking soda
• ¼ c. Celtic sea salt, epsom salt, or kosher Real Salt
• 1 c. liquid Dr. Bronner’s soap (or one 5-ounce bar, grated)
• 1 tbsp. Thieves Household Cleaner (optional)

For Powdered Soap

• In a food processor with a grating attachment, shred the bar of soap (or do it manually if you’d rather, but use the finest grate on your grater). Remove the grating attachment and add the washing soda, baking soda, and salt to the food processor then pulse together until a fine powder results (or if you’re doing it manually, just mix the finely shredded soap and the powders together in a bowl).
• To use, add 1 tablespoon (2 tablespoons for very soiled clothes) to a regular load of wash.

For Liquid Soap

• In a large pot, bring about 4 cups of the water to a boil. Gradually add the washing soda, baking soda, and salt. Stir until dissolved.
• Allow to cool until touchably warm then pour into a bucket or some other container (I used to use an empty, cleaned out plastic kitty litter jug; I marked a 1 gallon line on side so it involved less measuring). Add the remaining water then the liquid Dr. Bronner’s soap and Thieves Household Cleaner a little at a time, stirring after each addition.
• Stir or shake (with a lid on of course) before using.
• To use, add about ½ cup (more for heavily soiled clothes) to a regular load of laundry.

Notes

• About Clumping: Sometimes the powdered version of this recipe will clump, especially in higher humidity. This can be alleviated by pulsing the powder in a blender or food processor. Be sure to store in an airtight container (put plastic wrap over the top of the container if necessary).
• For Cloth Diapers: Do NOT use this on cloth diapers. The soap will cause cloth diapers to repel. Use the Homemade Cloth Diaper Detergent instead.

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