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Easy DIY Powder Laundry Detergent

January 5, 2016 by Tanille 29 Comments

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This homemade Easy DIY Powder Laundry Detergent will not only leave your laundry clean and fresh, but it will also have you smiling at the cost!

As a mother of four and a wife of a man that seems to change clothes three times every day, it is my reality that laundry is NEVER done.  It seems I am always separating, switching, folding, or putting away.  Along with our heaping hampers comes massive amounts of needed laundry detergent.  I feel like I am constantly on the hunt for a detergent that destroys stains, leaves our clothes smelling clean and fresh, and doesn’t break the bank.  While I have been happy with how a few perform, I have never been happy with the price.  For that reason, I have made my own Easy DIY Powder Laundry Detergent.  

After researching many other homemade laundry detergents out there, I created my own combination that is compatible with high efficiency (HE) washers, and I immediately fell in love with it!  I have been using it for the last six weeks and haven’t been disappointed yet.  Our laundry comes out clean and smelling awesome!  Just a couple weeks ago, my sister-in-law walked in as I was folding clothes and quickly asked what the great smell was.  She was blown away when she found out the detergent was homemade.  

She was even more shocked when I told her the cost.  I was able to buy all the ingredients for just $26, and I will do about 280 loads.  Yes…that is under $.10 per load.  I can now proclaim that I will NEVER buy laundry detergent from a store again!  

Now it is your turn to be amazed!  Follow my simple instructions below and begin cleaning that laundry without cleaning out your wallet.

Ingredients Needed:

– OxiClean with Odor Blasters (3 pounds)

– 1  box of Arm and Hammer Super Washing Soda (55 ounces)

– 1 box of Borax (76 ounces)

– 1 box of Arm and Hammer Baking Soda (4 pounds)

– 3 bars of Fels-Naptha Soap

– 1 container of Downy Unstopables – scent of your choice (19.5 ounces)

Supplies Needed:

– 5-gallon bucket with lid

– OxiClean container and scoop (I use this to store the perfect amount of detergent next to my washer.)

This homemade Easy DIY Powder Laundry Detergent will not only leave your laundry clean and fresh, but it will also have you smiling at the cost!

Step 1: Grate Fels-Naptha with a cheese grater.  (My daughter had a blast with this, until I caught her trying to convince our three-year-old that it was cheese and he should eat it.)

Step 2: Pour all ingredients into a 5-gallon bucket.  I randomly alternate them to help the mixing process.  Once everything is in the bucket, seal the lid and start shaking.  

This homemade Easy DIY Powder Laundry Detergent will not only leave your laundry clean and fresh, but it will also have you smiling at the cost!

It is that simple.  This Easy DIY Powder Laundry Detergent is both affordable and effective.  I store my access detergent in the sealed 5-gallon bucket and have used the OxiClean container to house a smaller portion that I keep close to my washer.  The OxiClean scoop is also the perfect amount to use for one large load of laundry.  

This homemade Easy DIY Powder Laundry Detergent will not only leave your laundry clean and fresh, but it will also have you smiling at the cost!

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  1. Sara @ Bitz & Giggles says

    January 5, 2016 at 6:30 pm

    This is SO smart! I can’t wait to try it myself!! Thanks for sharing!
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    • Tanille says

      January 5, 2016 at 9:32 pm

      Thanks Sara! I thought about doing it for a long time, and I’m so glad I finally did! I hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  2. Tori Cole says

    January 14, 2016 at 7:22 pm

    This is great! I have a tip for you too: I microwave the fels-naptha one bar at a time, wait a few minutes, then it crumbles easily!!

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    • Tanille says

      January 14, 2016 at 7:34 pm

      What a great tip! I will definitely be trying that next time!

      Reply
    • Teresa says

      January 23, 2016 at 12:41 pm

      How long do you microwave the bar for? What size (wattage) microwave are you using? Thanks!

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      • Tanille says

        January 23, 2016 at 4:00 pm

        I actually do not microwave my Fels-Naptha, I grate mine with a cheese grater. Happy washing!

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        • Sam says

          January 27, 2017 at 7:06 pm

          They sell zote soap flakes

          Reply
  3. Katie says

    February 12, 2016 at 8:11 am

    When I made this recipe a year ago, the soap left stains (like little grease marks) on the clothes :/ We ended up throwing it in the food processor to grind it down to dust, and then no more stains. Hopefully that doesn’t happen to you…ruined a lot of clothes for us 🙁

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    • Tanille says

      February 13, 2016 at 10:16 pm

      I am so sorry that happened to you! No fun at all! Luckily, I haven’t had that happen to me with my particular recipe. I love your creative way of solving the problem though! Great thinking!

      Reply
  4. Aimee says

    March 19, 2016 at 9:37 pm

    I use a similar recipe but with zote soap. Have you tried this? I’m struggling with BO and sweat stains I’m wondering how yours compares to mine with zote.

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    • Tanille says

      March 21, 2016 at 7:43 am

      I know a lot of other people that use Zote Soap, and I have heard good things. I have just always used Fels-Naptha and have had great results. I have not noticed any issues with sweat stains.

      Reply
  5. Laura says

    June 16, 2016 at 10:48 pm

    I made this tonight and LOVE the way it smells! I was wondering if you could tell me how much you actually use per load? My oxy scoop looks a lot bigger than yours. Thanks!

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    • Tanille says

      June 26, 2016 at 11:36 pm

      I use about a 1/4 cup per load. I hope this helps! Happy washing!

      Reply
  6. Beth Riggle says

    November 23, 2016 at 12:13 pm

    I too have discovered stains or grease spots on my clothing. I bought some of the Snuggle fragrance pods to throw in my washer. Didn’t realize until I took out a few light color tops that there were stains. It has taken quite a bit of effort and determination to get the stains out. Wondering if there would be a substitute to the Downy Unstoppables? I believe it is from the oil that they use in the outer shell.

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    • Tanille says

      November 23, 2016 at 3:16 pm

      I am sorry to hear that you have experienced that. I have not had any problems at all, so I really don’t know what suggestions to give you. Please let me know if you find something to substitute with. I would love to share it with other readers that have had similar questions.

      Reply
  7. Jessica Madison says

    February 26, 2018 at 11:58 am

    This is a nice post you sharing. Thank you for your good experience shared with us.Most important one is your story was dramatic.

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  8. Kellie says

    September 3, 2018 at 5:45 pm

    Can you use this with high efficiency washers? If so where do I put it? In the drawer or washer?

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    • Tanille says

      September 3, 2018 at 9:15 pm

      Yes you can! I have a high efficiency washer and I put it in the detergent drawer.

      Reply
  9. Ashly says

    March 10, 2019 at 8:05 pm

    I want to make this but several of the items needed, I don’t have full containers of. If I wanted to make 1/3rd of this, how much of each item would I need? Please let me know. Thanks!

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    • Tanille says

      March 10, 2019 at 9:23 pm

      I am sorry that I do not have exact measurements. Most of these items are not sold in smaller containers. I really hope this helps!
      – 1/3 container OxiClean with Odor Blasters (3 pound container)
      – 1/3 box of Arm and Hammer Super Washing Soda (55 ounce box)
      – 1/3 box of Borax (76 ounce box)
      – 1/3 box of Arm and Hammer Baking Soda (4 pound box)
      – 1 bars of Fels-Naptha Soap
      – 1/3 container of Downy Unstopables – scent of your choice (19.5 ounce container)

      Reply
  10. Bonnie says

    March 16, 2019 at 6:16 am

    I use my Keurig to get a cup of hot water, add the detergent and mix. I then pour it into my washing machine as it is filling. This helps it dissolve easier and leaves no residue on my laundry. Love this recipe, thank you

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    • Tanille says

      March 16, 2019 at 1:14 pm

      Genius! I love hearing these awesome tips! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  11. Sara Williams says

    January 6, 2020 at 2:02 pm

    I cant find 76 oz box of borax but I can find 65oz where did you find the 76 oz box?

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    • Tanille says

      January 6, 2020 at 9:41 pm

      Thanks so much for the question. I started using this laundry soap a couple years ago and remember buying the Borax from our local hardware store. Since then, I have gotten it at other grocery stores and have also only been able to find the 65-ounce boxes. I am going to edit my post and recipe to reflect that. I hope you enjoy this detergent as much as I do!

      Reply
  12. Cortney says

    February 20, 2020 at 8:31 am

    I plan to make this but was wondering if I still use softener as usual or does this laundry powder do the job softener does?

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    • Tanille says

      February 20, 2020 at 4:10 pm

      To be completely honest, I love my fabric softener, so I have always used it. I can’t say how the detergent would act without it because I’ve never tried it. I’d love to know your findings if you do give it a shot! Thanks so much for stopping by InspirationalMomma.com!

      Reply
    • Brit says

      October 4, 2020 at 4:04 am

      I use a similar recipe and my clothes are very soft without fabric softener!! Sometimes, I add distilled white vinegar to the loads which also helps with softening!

      Reply

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