Homemade Laundry Soap Recipe
1 4 lb box of Arm And Hammer Baking Soda
1 3 lb 7 oz box of Arm and Hammer Super Washing Soda
1 3 lb container Oxy Clean
4 bars Fels Naptha Soap, grated
2 13.2 oz containers Downy Unstoppables (or 1 55 oz Purex Complete Crystals)
Mix all the ingredients in a large heavy duty garbage bag. Just close the bag securely and juggle back and forth until completely mixed. Scoop out into containers.
Use 2 Tbs for a small load, 3 Tbs for regular/big. If you have a HE front loader just put the soap directly in the wash.
12/29/12 ~ Update with price breakdown
Still loving this detergent! Am making a new batch with Purex Complete Crystals in place of the Untoppables.
Price Breakdown:
Washing
Soda $3.24
Baking
Soda $2.34
Borax
$3.38
3lb Oxy Clean
$7.52
Fels Naptha $7.16
Purex Crystals 55 oz $8.96
Total
$32.60
* Everything is purchased from Walmart except for the Fels Naptha. I purchased that in bulk from Ace hardware, 24 bars for $42.96 (free shipping to store).
* Total Cost increases to $37.58 if you are using Unstoppables: $6.97 for one (13.2oz)
$13.94 for two (equals 26.4oz)
$13.94 for two (equals 26.4oz)