Thank you! I have a very simple solution to the fragrance. I use TRUE LEMON powder packets. TRUE LEMON is just the dehydrated powdered form of real lemons. They also make this product in orange scent if you prefer that. When I make my homemade detergent (minus any bar soap), I add a couple packets of true lemon for the fragrance and this works out well for me. It doesn't add a lot of scent but it makes my laundry smell CLEAN... which is my purpose. I NEVER use shredded bar soap in any of my laundry detergents because it will result in dingy clothes after some time and can harm your washing machine because it builds up on the clothes and the machine over time.

@sustainableslowliving

4 ай бұрын

I'm going to have to look into true lemon powder. That's a very interesting solution. Thank you!

Ive worked in housekeeping for a few years and recently had some bloodwork done for a health issue.. certain chemicals were found in my blood and so one of my big projects now is finding simple non-toxic products THAT WORK! Things our ancestors probably used etc etc. I really like your recipe; and the peripheral info about mixing & use. I also liked your recipe & explanation for dish soap. Taking some notes and going to be giving them it a try. Thank you. 👍🏼

@sustainableslowliving

Жыл бұрын

I hope they work out for you 😉 Thank you!

Thanks for posting this! The channel I originally got a similar recipe from is no longer around and I'm glad this information is out there.

@sustainableslowliving

Жыл бұрын

So glad it was helpful!

So glad to have found your channel. Can't wait to go thru all the videos. Thank you for sharing this on laundry powder. Years ago I tried all the old ideas, even using liquid Dr Bronner's and all our clothes had a film on them. So I was back to spending more money on the few organic laundry detergents I could find. I don't know why I never thought to omit the soap. Thank you for the honest info.

@sustainableslowliving

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Hope it works out for you 😉

I have been using this recipe for a few months now! It works great and I love having the peace of mind of using a clean, safe product. I will never go back to toxic, expensive detergent. Love your channel!

@sustainableslowliving

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! It's great to hear that you love the channel. And I'm so happy that this recipe is working for you. It's a good feeling when you can eliminate a toxin from your home.

If you add white vinegar there is no soap residue.

@sustainableslowliving

4 ай бұрын

Good to know!

Try this, a small cloth bag filled it with rock salt and tie it up and place it in the jar , the salt will Absorb the moisture.

@sustainableslowliving

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

@moyajones1968

4 ай бұрын

You're welcome 😊

Hi there! I decided to research alternatives to starting an Earth Breeze subscription and came across your channel. This recipe is even better because I already use baking soda for creating other natural cleaning products. Thanks for sharing another solution for sustainable living.

@sustainableslowliving

6 ай бұрын

You are so very welcome! Glad you found what you were looking for.

I make my own powdered laundry soap. I've checked out lots of channels where they make laundry soap/detergent. Some say you don't need baking soda if you use washing soda because washing soda is baking soda. But I use both. I super finely grate a 5 oz. bar of plant-based soap.....it's very , very hard soap. I can't stand the smell of Fels Naptha or Zote....so I never use those. My home made laundry soap works great for us. Has never harmed our washing machine. Some people claim home made soaps will hurt the machine. My machine is nearly 10 years old. One thing I'd like to recommend.....leave your washing machine door or lid OPEN after you've finished doing laundry. It's damp in there & needs to dry out thoroughly. I strongly suspect that people who complain about their laundry not smelling good is because they might have mold inside their machine from always closing the lid/door. Also, a lot of people use WAY too much detergent. That causes all sorts of problems. A couple tablespoons is plenty for a large load, believe it or not.

@sustainableslowliving

3 ай бұрын

I believe the issue with handmade laundry powder hurting machines relates to new machines. Not sure what the details are. I've never had trouble either. And, yes, I leave my lid open too. The machine needs to air out. Thanks for sharing!

@patwagner9308

3 ай бұрын

@@sustainableslowliving I apologize. I should have made it clearer. I'm saying I've used home made laundry soap a large part of the nearly 10 years I've had this machine. That tells me it hasn't hurt it. 😊It has stood the test of time. 😁👕👖🧦🩲🩴👚🧦🧤

@sustainableslowliving

3 ай бұрын

@@patwagner9308 Thank you for clarifying. I did understand though. Maybe I was unclear. I hear people have problems with their machines. I often wonder why that is the buzz. I don't have any personal experience with it because I prefer old machines. So I've always had one. I appreciate hearing your experience. I suspect there are many who have had the same. And if they all spoke up it would drown out the negative reports. It could be that the negative reports are more closely related to the decline in production quality over the years. I think it is more likely to have trouble with machines in general. And it gets blamed on the homemade detergent.

@patwagner9308

3 ай бұрын

@@sustainableslowliving nodding as I read your reply. Yes, I think you're onto something here. Such a thoughtful reply...I appreciate that. So nice of you. Have you ever watched Patric Richardson, the Laundry Evangelist? He's quite the guy. Seems to really know laundry. I have done laundry for the 54 yrs I've been married...but Patric taught me some things that have made a difference. He wrote a book, too.. Laundry Love. 📘

Thank you

Thank you very much 🙏🙏

@sustainableslowliving

4 ай бұрын

So very welcome!

Thanks

@sustainableslowliving

Жыл бұрын

So very welcome 😉

Really Nice video, keep it up

@sustainableslowliving

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Hi, thank you for your recipe. Can this powder be poured into the same tray as the liquid deter or do you need to put it in the washer first? Thank you

@sustainableslowliving

10 күн бұрын

I never put powder into the liquid detergent tray. I don't know if it can be done or not. I have always just placed it directly in the wash water.

@msdella4253

10 күн бұрын

@@sustainableslowliving thank you 😊

Ah ha! This is the recipe for laundry detergent that was I recently started using. I absolutely prefer unscented over scented. I can't stand the stench of lavender at all so when you mentioned that I scrunched up my nose. Fragrance free all the way. I'm new to your channel. KZread suggested your homemade dish washing liquid to me earlier today.

@sustainableslowliving

Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the channel 😉

hello,how much salt are you using please? also you talk about clumping,what about pouring boiling water over it before you put in washing machine? thanks so much Andrea

@sustainableslowliving

3 ай бұрын

You could pour boiling water over it before you use it to dissolve any lumps. For me, that would be a hassle. But if it doesn't bother you to do it, it's a good solution. I'm pretty sure the measurements are in the video. I made it so long ago that I don't remember. But the recipe is in the blog post on my website. Here's the link: sustainableslowliving.com/simple-diy-laundry-powder/

Can this be used in the dish washer as well or do you have a video for that as well? Thanks

@sustainableslowliving

4 ай бұрын

This cannot be used in the dishwasher. And, unfortunately, I don't have a video for a dishwasher detergent.

What is washing soda? I use baking soda already for washing.

@sustainableslowliving

Жыл бұрын

Washing soda is sodium carbonate, otherwise known as soda ash. It is a natural cleaner and a water softener 😉

Can I change the regular salt to epsom salt?

@sustainableslowliving

Ай бұрын

There are recipes out there that use epsom salt. They claim many benefits are added to the detergent with this ingredient. I have no reason to dispute those claims. I have never tried it. So I can't validate them either. I don't see any reason not to give it a shot if you want too!

Is this detergent also suitable for dark clothes? Because I heard that baking soda might lighten dark colors. Anyways, thanks for sharing!

@sustainableslowliving

Жыл бұрын

I've not heard that before. I could see how that would make sense. I don't feel like I have an issue with it though.

@nicolinamaria

Жыл бұрын

@@sustainableslowliving lovely to hear, thanks for your prompt response! I'll try it with my next load :)

After a year, how is this recipe working for you?

@sustainableslowliving

8 ай бұрын

I still like the recipe. I've used it for most of the year. I have moved several times and stayed with other people. In two of those situations they did not want me to use this detergent in their machines. But other than that it's been my go to.

@honeytoone8610

8 ай бұрын

@@sustainableslowliving Ty so much for the reply. I was going to try the homemade detergent recipe until I saw your post. I will try this recipe instead. Have a blessed day.