This homemade liquid laundry detergent is a cost-effective, non-toxic alternative to store-bought detergents. Made with simple ingredients like borax, washing soda, and grated castile soap, it’s gentle on clothes and tough on stains. Perfect for families looking to avoid harsh chemicals in thei...
For each load add one scoop (2T) of detergent into the drum of your washer. This will allow you to do 271 loads of clean laundry. Here is what I am storing my detergent in that is readily accessible. The rest of the batch is still in the 5 gallon container. ...
Essential oils are a nice touch (freshly laundered clothes really don’t have any nice or noticeable scent with homemade detergent). How much you add depends on how strong the fragrance is that you’ve chosen and what recipe you are using. Experiment for yourself to see what you like best...
He also has eczema. The other question I have is can i use aloe vera gel straight filleted from the leaf for this recipe? We have a plant at home that I can use. Thanks in advance. Betsy Jabs April 15, 2013 at 2:57 pm You could definitely use some shea butter in place of ...
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The Pros of Homemade Laundry Detergent The most obvious benefit of making your own laundry detergent is that you control exactly what’s in it. For people with sensitive skin or specific skin conditions, such as eczema, this is a game-changer. Many laundry detergents contain bleach, surfactants...
My teenager has had trouble with eczema and the change in laundry soap and a change in body soap (to a tree tea soap from Sprouts) has cleared it up and she is no longer using the medication from the dermatologist! Thanks for sharing RuthAnn. Your posts are always inspiring! Heather :...
I really want something with some oils in it as it is for a biracial baby and I don’t want his hair to dry out, plus eczema runs strong in the family. Nina Nelson on August 18, 2014 at 7:37 am Since there are so little essential oils compared to the rest of the ingredients,...
For your fan with eczema on her small hands: Get the small size gloves used in doctors’ offices. They don’t go very high on the wrist, but if the dishwater is shallow, they should work. My three children had their own unique allergies. You experiment, and like you with this recipe...
They have traditionally been used as an expectorant, and in Ayurvedic medicine as a treatment for eczema and psoriasis. Soap nuts contain saponin, a natural detergent. The soap nut shell absorbs water and releases the saponins which circulate as a natural surfactant in the wash water, freeing ...