Small Batch LAUNDRY Detergent

Stir together very well:

• 2 c. Washing Soda (some people use a natural supplier, others use Arm & Hammer brand)
• 3 c. Borax
• 2 c. baking soda
• 1 bar Fels-Naptha soap, grated
• 1 c. Oxi-Clean Stain Remover powder (Or the like if you choose a different brand)

To use, add 1 T. to a regular load of laundry. If laundry is very dirty, it might be best to run a batch through complete cycles with the 1 T. of laundry detergent instead of increasing the detergent amount. However, if it’s just a little bit dirtier than a normal load, go ahead and add another 1/2 T. to the load. If you are running super size loads, you can try using 1 1/2 T. on a regular basis. You will have to “play” around with it according to your washer capacity and water type. The temperature of water can sometimes play into the amount of detergent needed. Did you know that cold water cuts soap and that is why the rinse cycle on washing machines is typically cold!?

I like the thought of making a small batch of detergent instead of doing the huge batch in a 5-gallon bucket and storing it for a whole year!!!!

Here is the BIG BATCH recipe if you want to make it:

• 55 oz box washing soda
• 65 oz box Borax
• 4 lb. box baking soda
• 3 bars Fels-Naptha soap, grated
• 1.7 oz tub Oxi-Clean stain remover powder