Laundry Soap, Fabric Softener, & OxyClean

DIY Laundry soap (over 350 loads!) Oxiclean & Fabric Softener for under $5!!!

LAUNDRY SOAP:

• Borax
• washing soda
• natural bar soap ( I used fels-naptha but couldn't find it at the commissary so I got it on Amazon for $3.28 link below) Update: Heather found at Walmart $1!
• essence oil if desired (I did not use)
• five 1 gallon containers

  

I like EASY directions (no need to elaborate on simple things) Grate the soap bar in a pot, add 4 cups water and cook on low until the soap dissolves. Then add 1 cup borax and 1 cup washing soda, stir until dissolved and then divided equally among five 1 gallon containers. Fill the rest of the way with water and overnight it will thicken. Use 1/4 cup per load like normal laundry detergent.

  

  OXICLEAN:

• 1 part baking soda 
• 1 part hydrogen peroxide
• 2 parts water

Mix it all in a container to spot treat or just add straight to laundry if presoaking. (I've tried it on a couple things and it works AMAZING!) You just have to shake it before you use each time.

YAY! I finally found a use for my huge

stockpile of free conditioners!

            FABRIC SOFTENER:

• 1 part hair conditioner
• 1 part white vinegar
• 2 parts water

Pour it all in your new fabric softener container and stir (don't shake because it will foam a little) and the mixture will thicken. Use like normal.