Becky's Homemade Laundry Soap Recipe

[@vontassenfarm4813]

I've been making this soap for 2-3 years now thanx to this video. Hubby HATES me using this soap. He says his clothes just do not come clean with it. He insists that I buy the commercial brand. So ... I collected a few empty containers of popular commercial brand laundry soaps and I simply fill them up with my homemade laundry soap as needed. I keep my gallon jugs in the closet out of sight (underneath bags of shop towels). I keep two empty jugs of different commercial soap brands to rotate so it looks like I'm buying a new jug occasionally. Over the past two years Hubby has exclaimed many times how much *cleaner* his clothes are with the commercial brand and he's glad I stopped using "the other stuff." LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! There is no way I can ever tell him that I'm using the homemade laundry soap! :-D > > > > > > > UPDATE 2021: < < < < < < < Although I still make this soap, to save time I do not make the liquid version. I just grate the soap and run it through an old coffee grinder to make it into a powder (so it can readily dissolve in cold water). I add some Borax to it to keep it fluffy in storage ziploc baggie. I store in a gallon sized baggie which lasts me about three months. So I currently spend about 50cents per month on laundry detergent (If you include the Borax with the Zote or FelsNaptha bars. ALSO, Hubby has long since discovered that we were using the homemade soap, and he's totally fine with it since he realizes that it does clean his dirty farm clothes. He is the one who always makes sure that we have extra bars of soap on hand to make more laundry soap. IF we had discovered along the way that my homemade soap did not perform well, we would have probably gone back to the over-priced store brands with all the useless additives. :-)

[@TheMajesticFamily]

LOL!!!!! too funny :)

[@chelseytyler88]

Von Tassen Farm Yes!!!! My husband is the same way! omg!!!

[@1gr8lpta]

My husband would be the same way. MEN! Too funny

[@petinachambersmcvay8482]

That's hilarious! lol

[@berealisticlove1365]

Von Tassen Farm Hahaha😄😄😄

[@daledurbin2354]

I made this soap a couple of months ago. When my wife found out what I was doing SHE told me in no uncertain terms to never use any of that "Crap" soap on any of her clothing, our sheets or towels, that her skin was way to sensitive and she would break out in HIVES if I did. Well I do most of the laundry with exception of her Dainties. I've used this "Crap" soap on everything ever since. SHE remarks all the time on how clean and how nice everything smells. I'll never tell, Thanks Becky for saving me several hundred a year. Thanks; Dale

[@BeckysHomestead]

Thanks Dale!

[@MommyIsAChef]

That's funny!

[@adwells951]

Priceless!!! Naughty, but priceless. Jilly oxo

[@savethebee8561]

Dale Durbin Thats why I will NEVER be with another American woman EVER again!

[@patti1774]

You are an ass.

[@wayaadisi3133]

I made this soap a month or so ago. Everyone in the house loves it. Gave a gallon to my nieghbor, started washing baby clothes in it, her granddaughter stopped sneezing and a rash went away.... Thanks Becky!

[@Esellajessica]

Waya Adisi WOW that's pretty AMAZING!

[@wisdomchild7180]

Great...bless you.

[@conishkee]

Wow!!

[@emmatate4149]

Wow! Just a reminder of all the harmful, unnecessary and unnatural products we've come to passively accept.

[@mwilson2424]

Can fragrance oil be added to it.

[@renaesjewelry]

In making this laundry soap, I spilled some on my floors. My floors since moving in have not looked clean even with bleach. I could see the ring where the bucket was from the spill. This is a great cleaning product. I have cleaned my wall with it as well. Becky, this is great stuff. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@julieclay9874]

***** you used this with your dishwasher

[@julieclay9874]

Awesome :) I have been looking for a homemade recipe for my dishwasher I coupon and am only on one income now ty again

[@bhingjaysalas1485]

Please mam Beacky post the ingredients of this laundry soap

[@robbyrobb8511]

I could listen to her talk all day. She is very pleasant and I feel like I can trust her. I look forward to the many videos you have and trying some of the recipes myself.

[@JasonSmith-qx3zh]

Yep the grating was hilarious very good vid!

[@lisabarrios8235]

I like how she makes bath soap, all natural

[@Jaidzeka36]

Seriously! She seems so calm!

[@etxsports5836]

@@lisabarrios8235 right, healthier and organic

[@valerioferilli6769]

just a quick note: they now have shredded/flaked ZOTE soap in 2 and 1 pound bags

[@richrosegold610]

Omg. Thanks for that.

[@longhairmullet]

Valerio Ferilli but your arms wont get the farm stead work out...

[@TiempoNuevo-ew7ty]

I love Zote and Fels Naphtha My grand son had strawberry stains on his clothes. I rubbed Fels Naptha on the stains, Then I grated zote in the wash with my regular laundry soap and per-washed in cold water. Next I washed the clothing in hot water... colors came out bright and white came out white. No stain in babies onesy and even a white tea towel came out with out the stain I thought was permanent. It all smells wonderful too! I'm going to try two of these recipes. One powdered and the other liquid. A few years back I tried a liquid receipe...and it didn't work out that well. ps If I'm out of laundry soap I use a squirt or two of Dawn dish soap.

[@nursevanhelsing4413]

Where can u buy the grated soap?

[@samlsd9711]

They did? wow!

[@kathymcpherson2311]

ive been making your soap recipe since february 2015 ... ive saved a lot of money Thankyou Becky!

[@mipueblo7042]

You still making it?

[@kniehoff]

This is without a doubt the best laundry soap I've ever used! This is well worth the effort to make. I would recommend using a full sized box grater instead of the little grater that Becky uses. I shredded the bar in about 90 seconds. This soap is even cleaning the soap scum in the washing machine.

[@melissah170]

I made this soap last night with my daughter and what a fun project it was! Now we have a TON of soap that will probably last us for six months! Only thing, we live in the high desert in California and it gets pretty cold at night. I let my 5 gallon bucket sit in the garage overnight and this morning it was like a thick gel. I diluted it with more warm/hot water and lots of stirring! I'm really excited to see how it's going to turn out when we wash our clothes. Thanks Becky!!!

[@kevjards]

Thanks Becky I,m from the UK but some of the stuff you use like zote is not available so I use household or carbolic soap.Also Borax is not available in the UK so we have to use borax substitute which works just the same.I messed up the first lot I made but the second time I made it very easily.I made 25 litres of detergent and it works amazing.My wife was stunned at just how good and cheap this detergent is to make.Now 7 months after making the first batch I still have half of it left.Your a star my dear so thankyou so much for your video you saved me a damned fortune

[@ellinlouisemillersnoxell7170]

Hey, I know this is an old comment but what soap do you use? I'm looking for a substitute for ordering zote bars from Amazon, yet I order them with other things

[@krystakizito7244]

kevjards what were the substitutes you used?

[@ebangoosa]

Borax substitute?

[@catherinecalrow9159]

I live in the UK too. Where do you buy borax substitute? And can you put this laundry soap in a front loading washing machine. I notice that the USA seem to have top loaders in these laundry soap videos.

[@djmmeade2094]

Hi great video, im also in the uk . I have borax what i brought on line . Would love to know where i can get borax substitute from looking forward to make some thank you

[@CopperHueCollectionsChippewa]

I absolutely love your channels. you are my favorite KZbinr. I have learned so much from you and have tried every video that I have ever watched. I made this soap powder and was afraid it wasn't going to clean my clothes because it didn't give off any suds. I must say I was an advocate Tide and Gain user. this is the cleanest that my clothes have ever been. I must say there has been a little fading but I do design most of my own clothes so it's not that much of a big deal because I'm consistently changing with the seasons. thank you so much Becky keep up the great work and I'll continue to follow your channels.

[@sheliafarmer]

If you have fading wash new clothes with salt water, it sets in the colors, also wash your clothes, especially blue jeans inside out

[@raulgarza8471]

I just want to hug Becky! She's amazing

[@jrjames99]

Ever since I started making my own laundry detergent using this recipe, I have yet to buy soap from the store, it cleans and freshens beautifully.

[@r.m.34]

You mean "zote" ?

[@cheryllynnchavez]

I have made the Zote detergent for several months! It is awesome!! I took to heart what you said about the borax and washing soda being brighteners and that they fade your clothes. Also, I have very delicate skin. I'm allergic to practically every detergent in the world So, I did not add them. My clothes are super soft and come out beautiful! No fabric softener needed!!! I do use foil balls in my dryer to cut static, but that's it! LOVE IT!! I will say that I I fill my 'old' fabric softener bottle with detergent and don't add the extra water. I went out of town for a week. My husband bought the giant container of powdered Tide (I am VERY allergic!) and a big bottle of Downy. I just set that crap out of the way!! Also, he told me that something is wrong with my machine because his clothes didn't get clean!! I make a 'stain or heavy duty' detergent using 3 bars of Fels Naptha and 3 gallons of water. I use this when my husband gets into really greasy nasty stuff. It is very thick, like mechanics hand cleaner. I gave some to a friend, she added sugar and her husband uses it as hand cleaner out in his garage! His hands have never looked better! THANK YOU!!!!!

[@joannekeryger7909]

...Hi. What are foil balls, for clothes static? ...Do you mix the heavy duty stain detergent like the laundry soap and let it sit a bit to thicken? ...lastly, the mechanics hand cleaner.. can you ask your friend how much sugar she added to how much heavy duty detergent? Thank you

[@cheryllynnchavez]

+Jo Anne Keryger The aluminum foil cuts stops the static. The clothes are soft with out added fabric softener but they will have static cling.

[@01Me]

I love how happy Becky’s animals are with her. That warms my heart! ❤️

[@jasonbarlow2719]

your husband & parents must be so so proud of how much u are an amazing person, i wish a person like you were in my life like you , you have a blessed life

[@amandapittar9398]

Dearest Becky, first, the videos are fantastic. Please keep them coming. I made your laundry soap out of desperation for two reasons 1. Cost and 2. Harshness. My "dainties" were itchy and leaving bumps - and Persil Sensitive is quite a price if you have to do everything in it! SO, I made up your wonderful recipe. In NZ we have "Sunlight" soap, which was a good substitute, but the smell was so so. My borax always refused to dissolve, no matter what I did, I ended up with clumps. I ordered "Zote" from Amazon. 6 bars with some books ( I'm a quilter & sewer) ... What lovely soap! I grate mine in my electric multi grater (so naughty, but it cleans it and the dishwasher...); I now dissolve the borax in hot water & mix with an electric stick mixer, the same kind you use for soap. I then add the soap flakes to hot water as you do, add the borax mix, then hand mix for a minute, then the electric stick mixer until all mixed. I then leave for 24 hours. Mix again for 1-2 mins leave for 24 hours - and voilà - no gritty lumps of borax at the bottom. Perfect pink potion for perfect pretty laundry. I also do our clinic laundry - and guess what? Staff and patients have actually commented. Thank you Becky, my knickers thank you too. I would like to know too if anyone has tried Douglas Huston's Recipe - and what is the difference with using Borax and Washing Soda? ( Douglas is a few posts down) I also vote for Dale as Real Man of 2015, any man who knows the difference in washing soaps, powders etc and to wash delicates separately - let alone take the time to MAKE liquid, has my everlasting vote. Also his parents. If he cooks as well, I have a daughter for his son or brother, I can provide a dowry.

[@Esellajessica]

😄😄😄😄😄

[@dixielandgurl]

I use the dry method and love it. $20 will wash my family of 5 (hubby is a diesel mech) for 1and1/2 years. 3tbs a load.

[@lindajohnsen5170]

Dia Allen I am new to the concept of soap/ laundry detergent making; pls tell me what the dry method is, thanks 🤗

[@bernadetteleonard4940]

Dia Allen we need answers🤔

[@happycluck4163]

I think your videos are great and I love your homestead! My son told me about you on KZbin just today. As for the person who commented about your "annoying" voice or whether or not you're married, clearly they have no life and are too stupid to realize they don't have to watch your videos! Thanks for helping and inspiring the rest of us!

[@desertmulehunter]

Wow, your cut of someone else's comment really jaded your credibility. Funny how that works.

[@suebudgets]

I'm in Canada also. What I use is Sunlight laundry bar. You can usually find it in the laundry aisle at the grocery store. I use both bars for Beckys recipe because the Zote soap that is sold in the US is a large bar and Sunlight is smaller. I love Beckys recipe because there is no cooking on the stove and it turns out better than the others I have tried. Hope it helps :)

[@Draijaify]

OMG I'm making your soap today! I'm cracking up your personality is awesome! :D

[@JanColdwater]

Btw, you can speed up the process by melting the Zote in a large pot on the stove with med/low heat, then add the Borax and then dilute with hot tap in your large bucket. Ready to use the next day!

[@Kindusers]

Your lifestyle seems so fruitful. This is exactly what I want. Cheers from Texas! Keep up the good work.

[@abourg]

omg OMG I could not believe how easy this was , I am running to Walmart and this will be my new laundry soap from now on!

[@Jaidzeka36]

Girl, dont run too fast! Lol/jk P.s. I LOVE your hair!

[@mipueblo7042]

Did you get back from Walmart yet? How's the soap making?

[@anthonyjack98]

Hello how are you doing today

[@klu222]

I haven't purchased laundry soap in 2 years! That was one batch and one bar of soap! I love this stuff :)

[@ladymissna]

Becky if you can come up with a dishwashing liquid I would love you for ever!!!! Thanks for this great idea!

[@robertahubert9155]

I been using zote soap for dish soap for 3 years now and because it doesn’t suds up I just buy cheap dish soap at Sam’s club for 5.00 and I mix it with my soap adding water it lasts me over a year. Just slice off about 1/4 of that bar mix it in hot water I boil my water on the stove using a old pot you can get one at the thrift store and just use it for making your soap. with a gallon of water( I use a empty milk container to measure with ). It’s going to gel so when it does mix it again with another 4 gallons. I have a large empty dish soap container and I put a couple of ounces in it then I fill it up to the top with Beckys soap. If you want more suds just add more of the cheap soap. I have even used degreaser in my larger mix . You can even put in a little bit of bleach especially cause of COVID. The cheap soap I use is an industrial dish soap and it comes in a gallon container. Even if you didn’t make any soap this soap calls for 2 ounces per 8 GALLONS OF water so just by it’s self it will last a really long time. I hope I helped you out especially with everything being so expensive. If your not a Sam’s Club member you can also buy it at Costco it will just be a different brand . Good luck and stay safe

[@1980lizbethcamacho]

Thank You Becky I'm going to try to convince my husband to let's try this we need to start saving money I hate buying laundry detergent it's an arm and a leg it claims 100 and something loads when it really does only like 30 loads or less

[@carolrichards7654]

Hi, Becky, just wanted to let you know I have made your olive oil goat milk soap, coconut oil soap and of course the laundry detergent. I love the laundry soap and love the smell of the clothes. Thanks so much! By the way, I love your videos.

[@anthonyjack98]

Hi hope you're having a good time

[@phollow174]

Thank you for the bubble answer! I made a ton of this soap but no bubbles in washer, you answered it🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾😀😀

[@jmh5651]

I've been making my own soap for years, I wouldn't buy the commercial stuff if you paid me. I also make my own fabric softener and other cleaning supplies

[@CNH320TD]

So do I!

[@jmh5651]

It just makes economical sense to me

[@TheRealHeavenlyHands]

Judy Herman how do you do that , please share. I’m eliminating budget wasters and this is one that I can make I will 2019 I serious about getting out of debt! Thank you all 🙂 wonderful video thank Becky I tried the powdered version years ago when I had my three nieces living with me always wanted to try a liquid version.🥅

[@WindDancer435]

I just started making my own soap a few weeks ago and making my own laundry detergent for two years now, but I use Fels Naptha, borax and I make my own washing soda. I just made some lye soap and will be using that in place of Zote and Fels Naptha to make my own laundry soap.

[@mipueblo7042]

How do you make fabric softener??

[@SueEllenCurtis]

Just made my first batch and couldn't wait to try it. I found some towels to wash. Very impressive results. Got blood out without any other stain remover. I figured it to be less than 2 cents a load. I love saving money! Thank you Becky, for sharing this and doing the homework. I too, watched other videos but wanted the simplest one! You are a winner! Love your videos!

[@MrsLanoue]

Hi you gave me a great idea, I have used the old pears bar soap for about 2 years now and love it, so I made a gallon of hand soap with 3 bars and now all my friends want some lol, I will be making your laundry soap soon and I can't wait, I got everything but the zote soap cause you can't get it in Canada unless I get it on line but my friend is going on a holiday and bringing some back for me so I can't wait...

[@delorissanchez1242]

Thanks for the video. Instead of zote I use the same amount of my homemade lye soap and a cup of washing soda. Love it. I trade it for eggs from my neighbor. She loves it too.

[@precisediamondTV]

😍😍😍 I haven't even seen the video yet. the intro made me subscribe

[@judithchartrand]

I agree!!! You have a lovely voice. Your instructions are great, and I look forward to trying the laundry detergent. Is it possible to condense it, and add only a cap full to your laundry, instead of a cup size measurement? (for storage purposes).

[@aileenhernandez9683]

I made this laundry detergent a couple of days ago and it works great!! I love when I can save money and get a great product as well. Just wanted to take a minute to thank you for sharing this video. ;-)

[@TheSadieCam]

I'm making this recipe today! As we speak, a 5-gallon jug is sitting on my back porch with the ingredients dissolving slowly (covered up due to excessive dive-bombing Asian lady beetles that STILL haven't left!) The cool thing is that I've had a box of borax my mother-in-law gave me (free ingredient!) sitting in the laundry room for over a year. I didn't know what to do with it because the one time I tried it in the wash, it residue'd all my clothes.

[@WatchwomanOnTheWall-zk9po]

Excellent! I also add some wood ash water rather than plain water. Wood ash water works by itself, but when you add Becky's Home Made Laundry Soap, wow!

[@ArronUmberger]

Great video, Becky. I love your technique, but I have a couple of suggestions that you, or your viewers, may want to try sometime. You can try adding a couple of cups of washing soda to the mix at the same time you add the borax. It will really boost the strength of the soap even more; like, unbelievably more. Also, you can add about 30 drops of essential oil to add fragrance if you like. Last but not least, about a 1/4 - 1/2 cup of zap odor eliminator (Lowes carries it) will keep your laundry smelling fresh for days on end. It's an industrial strength odor remover, but is still gentle enough to use in this type of application.

[@staciemiller-cannell2211]

What is washing soda please?

[@lynderavickland4414]

not sure if anyone addressed this. but those bubbles are from the soap. bubbles come from the sopanification process of lye and fat, without it, it's not soap. so some bubbles are not bad, and this is a great way to stretch soap and detergent! can't wait to give this a try!

[@reikilynx653]

Becky, This is such an easy recipe compared to many other channels! I first made the change from store bought softeners to just adding a cup of white vinegar during winter, when static is at it's worst, and a half cup during summer season when it's not as bad. White vinegar whitens beautifully, better than bleach any day, and static is gone just as well. 2 for 1! I skip the Borax as it's just a whitener. When people say "I don't have time to make my own soap", I say soaking soap shavings is not time consuming. Would you watch paint dry? Add up what you pay for store bought soap and softener in a year and you may just change your mind! The 'earth's' bonus is why I made changes in the first place. Another bonus I never thought of, but was bowled over by is, my washer is always super clean and lime free now! They sure have the general public hoodwinked with 'commercial' shenanigans don't they?!

[@patsyoconner9506]

i have made your detergent and my laundery is so much softer thank you so much you have a wonderful life God bless

[@BrendaBodwin]

We use 2 Zote bars, 1 box 20 Mule team Borax, and 1 box Arm & Hamner laundry booster & 2 cups of Epson salt, as a water softener. I stick blend it with 2 gallons to break it up more. Makes 10 gallons of liquid soap total. Been using it my whole life. HE safe, and I'm not allergic to it. Great Soap!!!

[@wwsuwannee7993]

Thank you for showing that all you need are 2 simple ingredients to make very good soap. I have looked at a lot of soap recipes and they call for this and that and the other thing. All you need is Zote ( or equivalent) and borax period. Washing soda actually kind of cancels out the borax so why add both? All I use is 1 bar of Zote and a cup or 2 of borax for a 5 gallon bucket. It gels very nice and you only need about a 1/4 cup per load, if that. You can add scent like lavender to your sheetc etc. when you wash them if that trips your trigger but don't put it in your soap. I see Becky that you dilute it for bartering which is cool...some folks don't like it jello like lol. But for home use....just leave it concentrated and use less. Good simple vid thank you.

[@Mariljusadna]

How did you find out that washing soda cancels out Borax? And do you know if baking soda has the same effect?

[@FrankGutowski-ls8jt]

WW Suwannee Nonsense. They do not cancel each other. You’re no chemist, dear.

[@MahoganyConsulting]

The best laundry soap demo video I have ever seen! Very enjoyable to watch.

[@JohnSmith-nw2ls]

So nice to see there are still a few REAL women left on earth, I enjoy your videos and do appreciate the time and work you put into creating them, thank you so much. This is very valuable info!

[@fansmith9833]

I made it and its GREAT!!!! OLD, OLD stained cloth napkins are actually getting cleaner with each wash! Thank you Becky, love you!!!!!

[@barbcoll8348]

I found the Zote at WalMart and Big Lots. $1 each.. the 14.1 size Becky is using.

[@HeavenlyHomemaker101]

My daughter and I made this soap recently exactly as shown. We love it! Our clothes are so fresh, even my husbands work clothes. Highly recommend. Thank you for sharing Becky!

[@kimsukie00]

Hint, I have arthritis. Rather than make a mess to clean, or have aching, tired hands and arms shredding soap to make the liquid soap. I usually place the soap whole in an empty oversized plastic container with hot water and place the lid on. After a few months sitting on the shelf, it's soft and almost a liquid, then pour into the pot with water before adding the powders and other ingredients.. No aching hands.

[@gilmore25967]

+Kim Tibbs If you or anyone doesn't want to hand grate soap just put it in a food processor and shred it up that way works good and is super fast!

[@kimsukie00]

Sarah Gilmore Thanks Sarah

[@wanda726324]

I am assembling all the things I need to make your laundry soap. I have everything except the funnel and the pitcher. I think this is a good thing to get started with as I am still a little shy about getting into working with lye right off. I may get up the courage to do that a little later, but here is a good start to get up my confidence in soap making.

[@Laciesgrl33]

I used my kitchenaid Mixer with grater attachment. Grates that soap quicker.

[@chanetelparks]

This soap is a life saver. It works so well and it's so gentle I use it on my animal blankets, and old crocheted blankets.

[@terrisimmers9004]

Becky I just love your videos. They are so informative. Thank You You go girl!

[@lloyd67lp]

I have been making this laundry soap since this video, and I have converter about ten people. Thank you, so much for this recipe.

[@cheryllynnchavez]

I really latched on to two things in this video 1) borax is a brightener and can fade your clothes 2) If you want really gentle soap, leave out the borax. I have an allergy to a lot of laundry soap! I'm on my third five gallon bucket. Although I have to admit that I have probably given away at least 5 gallons to my friends! Two of my friends now make their own soap. Two of them have bought a gallon of soap after trying what I gave them. I grate the soap, put it into a five gallon bucket, add one gallon of boiling water. Stir until soap is melted. Add a gallon of hot tap water, stir. Repeat until I have added a total of 5 gallons of water. Let sit 24 hours. Stir well. Put some into an old laundry soap container to place by my washing machine. Refill as needed. LOVE THIS SOAP! It leaves everything nice and soft! I don't need to use fabric softener!

[@alterego924]

ive been making your soap for 4 years now. never buying from the stores again. we love you becky, thank you

[@tasharichardson6131]

Alter Ego Did you add all the dans thinngs as well?? Or did you add washing soda

[@alterego924]

dans things? umm just zote and borax.

[@TheBubba007sss]

Love your videos, Becky and your loving spirit. I've tried the laundry detergent and I must say it is an excellent product that I highly recommend it as well.

[@TheBeagleDad]

I love this. I've been using this recipe for about 4 months now and it works beautifully. Can't believe how nice it is to not have to spend that money every month. I've also been using dryer balls so no need for fabric softener. I've shared this with all my friends

[@douglashuston5628]

Nice video. I like to check occasionally and see the ideas of others. I also make my own laundry soap, but I also add Laundry Soda, and a bar of Ivory Soap. The Ivory is great for cleaning sweat stains and the like. I grate 1/2 Bar Zote Soap, 1 full Bar of Ivory, and near boil it in a large pot of water; stirring occasionally, until it's all liquid. I then pour the near boiling soapy water into a 5 Gal bucket and add 1 cup Borax and 1 cup Laundry Soda. I always let mine sit over night, and the next morning I stir the Gel like soap with a pint mixer inserted into a drill. I have never left it for two days, but I'll try that with the next batch. I had people save their empty laundry soap bottles and pour mine into those.

[@jessfloyd8792]

What is laundry soda?

[@gennyt.1306]

I just came across your KZbin channel and the first video I watched was this one. I watched it this morning and have been watching a bunch of your other videos all day long in between doing my household chores and cooking dinner! I am hooked on your KZbin Channel!!! I love this video and your recipe for laundry soap. In fact, I'll be making this recipe tomorrow!!!

[@gracedawn]

I'm trying to make it too

[@rebeccasuelooney509]

If you cannot find the Arm & Hammer Super Washing Powder, you can make it your self out of the Arm & Hammer 2 pound box of Baking Soda. Start by turn oven on to 400 degrees next place a 9 x 15 inch cookie sheet on counter and and spread the soda evenly place in oven for 90 minutes stir carefully then bake another 30 minutes. Let cool and use as directed. The heating process releases the CO and you have the Super Washing powder left. Also, if it is not strong enough add equal amounts of Clorux 2 as a booster.

[@stubbford]

i use washing soda instead of borax. it is simple to make and it works just as well with the zote soap. i love my home made laundry detergent!

[@petmomful2260]

Would it be easier to just leave it double strength, and then use 1/2 as much? Then you would not have to have so much sitting around. I am going to try this tomorrow. Thanks, Becky.

[@caughtinthezone1575]

Marguerite Farrell you probably could, and use half a cup a load instead of a cup

[@caughtinthezone1575]

krista steiner so 6oz instead or 12 per load

[@vontassenfarm4813]

Yes, this is what I do. It's thicker and you need to shake it up. But it works fine and takes up less space.

[@hurdman007]

I make similar laundry soap. My batch includes the Zote or FelsNaptha soap, 1 cup Borax AND 1 cup Super Washing Soda. Love it and still very cheap. Thanks Becky!

[@CNH320TD]

That's my ingredients also :)

[@akaishadouglas8259]

Grabs my recipet and return my laundry soap and purchase 5 gallon containers, borax and zote soap. Im totally going to be doing this soon!

[@beccamarie9782]

Wow! I never knew how easy it is to make laundry soap. This will save me a lot of money. Thanks Becky!😉

[@patriciamuszynski1328]

I love my homemade laundry soap. Clothes are super clean and zote smells so good :)

[@minervasanabria-padilla5272]

Hi, can this be used in HE washers?

[@patriciamuszynski1328]

Minerva Sanabria-Padilla yes. Mine been using it forever now and no issues.

[@josephvalenti7268]

I add washing soda to my mixture! I also love to rinse each load in 4 ounces of white vinegar. I love to do whites, and add 1/4 cup of baking soda, and then rinse in vinegar, and they always come out super clean!

[@lilymitman]

actually bubbles do help with cleaning because there is an oil loving surfactant and a water loving surfactant and the oil-loving suefactant mix with the water loving surfactant will eat away at oils. Thats why shampoo suds up

[@JanColdwater]

Becky I made this soap for years and used different bars like Fels Naptha and even a skin soap. It really was a great soap. My daughter and I did it as a science project one year and she got high marks on it! I think when I start again, I will try the Zote! Thanks!

[@kathymcpherson2311]

someday im going to get out of the rat race and move to the country and have chickens ,goats, and a cow maybe a pig and a donkey and a gigantic garden and lot of fruit trees!

[@fabenhailee3509]

Hey! You join us out in the country yet????

[@beengarden5122]

I'm finally doing it in about a month! In the process of selling everything

[@THECONTENTEDTRIBE]

@@beengarden5122 awesome

[@noname__7]

I can't dream enough of doing the same. Unfortunatelly, i have to work a lot to buy a house in the countryside

[@stevenblume9164]

I tried your recipe and shared several gallons with a number of friends to get their comments as well. All of us have loved it. I did not add the Borax, just the basic recipe. I can imagine I would go back to commercial brands. It seems to work especially well removing odors. Ready to make my second batch already. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

[@mrsladyflexx08]

Hi Becky, I was wondering how much soap you would use for a energy eficient washer and dryer?

[@soulsaucegoodwin319]

1/4

[@artbyedna9210]

Becky, I am impressed! Building your own house! Love it! Thank you for sharing your experiences. Much love. 😊

[@daniaolivapena9123]

This is the soap the everyone in Mexico uses for laundry too. They hire someone to wash the laundry by hand . Guatemala uses the same one . There is a white,tan and pink bar . My mom told me they are for different color clothes . Also you should line dry ,believe me when I say your will never know how white and bright your white's could get . You will have to try not to stare at your white's . Try Suavitel too. Oh my goodness !

[@AnaAmaya-ow3ky]

Ooooh man i love washing clothes by hand .... Im Mexican American and it was fun washing my clothes wish i had a lavadero

[@indigenousspinster_6665]

I am always in Mexico and never have I seen family pat people to do their laundry, it must be the Rich folks

[@jessfloyd8792]

This sounds so racist, but my sister and I were just talking last week about how Hispanics and Black people have such white clothes. I bought some borax, but it's not the same brightness! Is line dry the answer?

[@indigenousspinster_6665]

@@jessfloyd8792 just fyi its Latinos and it isn't a race so Latinos come in all colors and races and languages and nationalities

[@lisabarrios8235]

@@jessfloyd8792 I do believe hanging your clothes ,at least the whites, outside, get whiter from the help of the sun.

[@BeckySunshine]

I have tried lot's of different recipes and have just ended up making it the way I like it because it's the simplest and best.

[@reedamanda814]

Does anybody know if this soap is safe in a new high efficiency washer and if so, how much to use?

[@sapsey72]

It's ideal for HE washers because it doesn't suds. It gets a little sudsy when u make it but that's the only time you'll see suds with this stuff. Of course, always check with your washing machine manufacturer but I'd use it if I had one.

[@sapsey72]

Use the same amount as you would commercial. I'd say half cup to a full cup depending on how dirty the laundry is.

[@vontassenfarm4813]

Yep! I use it in my HE washer with no problem at all. It does not suds up like commercial brands so it works fine.

[@gramazon3379]

I would think so because of the low suds. Works great in mine as well.

[@SabrinaSauce]

Yes it is safe. It's even better because high efficiency washers are not supposed to have lots of bubbles in them. This soap doesn't bubble too much!

[@cherylsmith2414]

I am making this right now. Still looking for enough containers. Zolt soup does have a perfume smell. It is very strong while you grate it. Zolt contains essential citronella oil, so just becareful if any allergies.

[@chas717]

Can this be used in a H.E machine? My front load washer says use only HE detergent

[@soulsaucegoodwin319]

Yes

[@PinBoy626]

I been using this recipe for 8 years we love this recipe it’s amazing! It’s been a while since I been here but I am staying!

[@dagda825]

Will this soap work with HE type machines?

[@lollylolly8186]

dagda825 Yes but as with any laundry detergent it MAY stain when sitting on dry clothes. One reason I much prefer top loaders. You have to use less. I add washing soda and baking soda to mine. Tons of recipes on Pinterest. Zote or Fels Naptha for your bar. I make all my cleaning supplies, no toxic stuff and I really noticed it helps my headaches.

[@pimplepopper5098]

An Amazon link for the Essential Lye would be great !!! Every little bit helps !!! I already bought my household's laundry for the next two months. I really despise begging a stores to take my money for items I need ( ESPECIALLY ONE PARTICULAR COMPANY WHICH DOES NOT HAVE ANY PROFESSIONALISM AND ARE UNCOUTH !!! ) This past Friday night I bought some Zote & Borax. I combined the two ingredients with water. I pre-treated my laundry. The clothes came out clean. It does stretches the laundry detergent. I can use this combination for my basics and add it to my heavy duty washes to help save money. Thanks, Becky !!! I don't have to beg to throw my money away and deal with disrespectful store employees anymore.

[@mochs62512]

I would love to try this! where can you buy Zote from?

[@my3pigscanfly]

Walmart

[@Traceyi1000]

all grocery stores have it . It's about one dollar

[@maricelachavira]

99 cent stores, dollar tree, walmart and most stores where they sell mexican products since its from mexico.

[@mayaj291]

I’m definitely about to try this thanks everyone who’s tried it and left reviews for us newcomers. I’m country, but now I want to homestead.

[@missinginbc]

Where do you get your Zote from? Ive never heard of it.

[@gilmore25967]

+Florence Nightengale I find them at walmart

[@jmh5651]

+Florence Nightengale Walmart usually has it

[@cathycoleman9495]

I just got Zote at Walmart for only .97cents

[@jmh5651]

Either Walmarts or online. Walmarts is cheaper.

[@20greeneyes20]

Buy it already shredded if you haven't four years later

[@awarner7248]

I love how you talk and how mellow you seem I cant wait to get our land!!!your living our simple dream

[@tneshacleveland5050]

is it safe to use in a high efficiency washer?

[@eaglesc]

T'Nesha Cleveland yes

[@godsdaughter9006]

I know this was asked a year ago but I just put mine straight into the drum so it doesn’t clog the tray. 😉

[@dearyavanaacken7617]

I have been watching your channel for over 3 years. I still have the 1 acre plot that has changed so much. You have a lot of value in your channel. I actually have had to do "How to make soap" lessons for my family and extended family. I added to the receipe since this is not an exact science I just keep the 1:2 ratio. I add a scoop of oxi-clean same amount as washing soda found by the laundry stuff and Menard's actually stocks everything you need together. Then I add "Foca" laundry flackes has no phospates to give my soap a blue color and and great scent without using essential oils 2-3 bucks at Walmart look on bottom shelf. As a last note without Becky I would not have chicken's and now Goats. My biggest suggestion add one homestead habit at a time especially animals. Canning and such as you can afford supplies to save money later. We added chickens last year, this spring it was the goats, we are deciding on sheep or pigs next spring. My husbands boss begs for to buy our extra eggs so do our daughters teachers. Garden is going to be 2x the size as last year. I guess I am suggesting do not take too much on at once. You really want to do it all but a bit of planning will incorporate it into your life easier, mostly because there is a lot to learn. Also do not forget to talk to your local 4-H, FFA, University extention office for help and questions! Oh yeah spell check was not working.

[@valeried4504]

Can I use Fels-naptha ?

[@dianehill354]

Yes differant scent works just as well

[@anthonyjack98]

Hi how are you doing today hope you're having a good time today ☺

[@thistlesw]

You are quite simply.....amazing!!! Wish I could do what you are doing, but have been ill for many years. Still, watching you gives me inspiration and I get motivated to do what I can. Thank you so much!

[@Minx-4321]

Oh so thats why my sister was shredding soap :P

[@timmersgal]

Love this laundry soap! Thank you, I have made it 3 times now and share some with friends and the link so they can make it themselves. Laundry soap is one of the most expensive items from the store, and this soap really gets clothes clean. Thanks again.

[@kndr2094]

BECKY'S HOMEMADE LAUNDRY SOAP "So them city folks don't know you've been ridin' goats!"

[@MarieSino]

I've been making my laundry detergent for years now. Love how clean laundry is and how cheap it cost to make

[@bowler8]

No washing soda?

[@matsje262]

Has anyone tried this with and without washing soda? I wonder if it makes a difference.

[@kerryg.5920]

matsje262 Hi, you need the soda to soften the water.

[@LittleLady715]

Kerry G. Can I use Calgon instead of borax?

[@janetmarie5062]

Becky - just want to share with you that my homemade laundry soap turned out great! I tweaked your recipe with another one - i added 1/2 cup borax, 1/2 cup washing soda and 1/2 cup oxiclean - amazing stuff - thank you for sharing - my hubby and I live in a small town in Colorado and are interested in doing a lot more things ourselves - kind of like "urban homesteaders" - both of us grew up in small towns and had small farms - so we know a few things about homesteading - thanks for your videos!

[@BeckySunshine]

Yes, it works well in the efficient washers that don't like bubbles. Use a little less at first then adjust.

[@beltoftruth56]

Becky your so helpful ..I almost gave up on home made soap .looks like this is the best

[@Waqulah]

I made this in a slightly more concentrated batch and added baking soda. I use it for cleaning every thing that needs to break through grease. I did my stainless steel pots and pans and they came out shinier than scrubbing 4 times longer with Dawn dish soap. I run it in the dishwasher or when the animals need a good extra scrubbing. I am so hypersensitive that even the hypoallergenic soaps were scraping on my lungs and skin. This is amazing stuff.

[@lenabear7338]

So, is it safe to use dogs (fur)? Also, can you add any essential oils to the batch? Thanks

[@rockinbells8351]

Hey Becky, I grew up with a food processor similar to King Kutter Manual Food Processor and it makes grating a lot quicker. I'd say it similar to using an electric processor but without the noise. Maybe that would make the soap making process a bit easier for you.