Many store-bought laundry powders, despite their eco-friendly packaging, harbor harmful chemicals that can harm your health and the environment. In this blog, we'll show you how to whip up your own natural and safe laundry washing powder using simple, non-toxic ingredients.
The recipe
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cup (125g) Sodium Percarbonate
- 1 heaped cup (300g) Washing Soda
- 1/2 cup (110g) Borax
- 1/2 cup (125g) Bicarb Soda
- 3/4 cup (90g) Coconut Soap
TOOLS
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring Spoons
- Airtight container for storage
MAKES
Around 750g
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Mix all the powder ingredients in large bowl until well combined, taking care not the breathe in any raised particles.
2. Pour and store the laundry powder in an airtight container.
How to Use
Simply add to the detergent department of our machine machine and follow your machine instructions.
- For small loads, use 1 tablespoon (20-30g) of the laundry powder
- For large loads, use 2 tablespoons (40-60g) of the laundry powder
Tips
- You can add a few drops of essential oil to the laundry powder for a natural fragrance boost.
- If you have hard water, you may need to increase the amount of washing soda and borax in the recipe to get the same cleaning power.
- Make sure to use our Fabric Softener Recipe for a great overall laundry solution
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