DIY: Homemade Liquid Laundry Detergent

[@AJJJ11]

I just tried my laundry soap out and I’m definitely satisfied! I washed towels on cold water and my towels smell better then using tide free…they smell clean without a scent! thank you for this video!

[@raymondsteele707]

I have been using your recipe for years, works great. Also a fun project!

[@helpfulnatural]

It is a fun project, isn't it? 🙂 I also love how effective it is at cleaning & stain removal. I've been making this detergent for more than 10 years and still love it. In the beginning I used to stir up the gel with a yard stick. I now use a paint mixer attachment with a power drill. Way more efficient and makes the mixture more consistent.

[@janicek6399]

I used this recipe on a load of 6 pair of jeans my son wore working on greasy dirty cars and trucks. They came very clean and smelled good too. There was some staining, but the jeans were years old! I've also used it for delicates. But I've never tried on baby clothes.

[@ryanchenault80]

I have been using this recipe for about 6 months and i will never go back to store bought soap. I actually tripled the recipe and made 5 gallons of a super concentrate. I have a wide mouth gallon jug that when empty i put 2.5 cups of the concentrate in the jug and fill the rest with water then blend with my stick blender that i use when i make lye soap. I turned my friend on to this but he adds 2 cups of oxy powder to it. Not oxy detergent but the plain oxy powder. It does wonders at cleaning his work clothes. You really cant go wrong with it. I take every opportunity possible to eliminate unnecessary chemicals dyes and perfumes from my life. This recipe seems to clean better smell better is not as harsh on colors or even sensitive skin.

[@helpfulnatural]

What a great idea to make a concentrate to dilute as you need it! Love that! I love how effective this detergent is too, much better than any commercial product I've used over the years. I use Oxy Clean as well but I don't mix it into my detergent mixture. I only add it to loads that need an extra boost like my husband's workout clothes and towels or the dog's towels. Thanks for watching and sharing! :)

[@hcgdesmoines]

I saw where someone used a immersion blender to emulsify to get that creamy texture. I had made some homemade detergent that had separated. So I equalky distributer the separated parts into 2 quart jars and used the stick blender. WORKED GREAT and doesn't look like it's going to separate at all. I use 1 or 2 heaping TB per washload in HE front load machine.

[@helpfulnatural]

I use a paint mixer attachment with my power drill. It works quite well however, this mixture will still separate somewhat. I give it a quick mix whenever I use it so that I don't end up with just water at the bottom 3" of the bucket.

[@maheenhaseeb2556]

Hi. How is your washer? Is it holding up well with homemade detergent? If yes I'll go ahead and make some at home. Thanks.

[@ana14512]

Just did this tonight usually do it with zote soap but today I decided to give natha a try 😊😊😊🎈🎈

[@helpfulnatural]

I tried zote soap once but I didn't like the citronella scent. I also think the fels naptha worked better to remove stains, for me at least anyway. Hope you like it, thanks for watching! :)

[@lindaball9689]

The Soap is amazing for detergent and it sure helps with stains.

[@roseee3795]

I made it yesterday so I will see this afternoon 👍🏼💖

[@roseee3795]

It’s worked out beautiful for me well done 💕🙏💕😀🐕

[@helpfulnatural]

@@roseee3795 Glad to hear you like it. :) I love it too!

[@roseee3795]

My bath mats come out so lovely 💕I am very happy 😃 next is my pets blankets 😀

[@shainabothra568]

Sure got u.can u suggest what other kinds of soaps can be used as we don’t get these soaps where we live

[@ArtGardenFoodExpressions]

I made this today, first time, and it was waxy and gummy and horrible. I got the recipe from EHow. I found out how to fix it and now have the consistency of what you just showed us. My recipe before I found your channel today is 1 cup each of borax and washing soda and the entire bar of Fels with 10 cups of water to melt the soap. After soap is melted and borax and washing soda are mixed in, I then added an additional five quarts of hot water. I didn't make quite the five gallons but probably should have, It has the consistency of what you showed up and that was more valuable than anything because I was doubting what I had made. When can I transfer this to my pretty glass container for my laundry room shelf? I found your channel today looking for validation on what I had made. Should I dilute more or use as is?

[@helpfulnatural]

I usually wait until the next day after I've mixed a fresh batch. It will have gelled to a semi-solid texture. You'll want to break up the gel and mix it as best you can to smooth it out a bit. It will still look kind of like cottage cheese rather than a silky liquid but it works very well. The main reason you want to mix up the solid is because there will be watery liquid at the bottom of the bucket. If you don't mix it, you end up with just water when you get down that far. After you've mixed it to a pourable texture, you can then pour it into the bottle for easier usage. Hope this helps. :) I'm glad my video helped...thanks for watching! :)

[@venezuelareyna]

thank for taking your time to make this video❤

[@sabrinamalatesta1720]

Hello! I have made something similar but kept it powdery. It is all mixed together. Am I able to just pour it all into hot water to turn it into a liquid washing soap or is it to late?

[@helpfulnatural]

I've never tried it but I can't imagine why it wouldn't work. If you try it, let me know how it works. :)

[@BANDAIRMA]

I would imagine, you could mix it with the equivalent of 5 gallons of water? That’s kinda bright and intelligent of you. 😄 No wet mess? And 5 gallon container is not needed. I might steal your idea. 😉

[@lahomarenegar3302]

?? How much do you use per load of laundry (Front Loader)?? thanks for the demo!!!!

[@helpfulnatural]

I start out with 1/4 cup. If it's a large load of towels or bed linens then I add 1/2 cup. For things that are really dirty like my dog's towels etc., they get the larger quantity as well. Thanks for watching! :)

[@dr.mounikatallam628]

Should i use distilled water or normal water is enough for this?? And how much shelf life it will have.!? I wanted to do it as large scale ,so is it possible

[@helpfulnatural]

I just use tap water. I've only made 1 bucket at a time so I don't know what the shelf life would be for multiples made all at once. With that being said, my 1 bucket lasts for at least 6 months and I've never had an issue with it.

[@dr.mounikatallam628]

@@helpfulnatural tq so much ❤️

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

This I my favorite laundry recipe. But I use 3 bars of sunlight soap instead of one. Does not produce an overload of suds

[@helpfulnatural]

I love this recipe too! I have found it to work much better than the expensive commercial stuff. And it's so inexpensive to make! Thanks for watching! :)

[@theblondesolution8797]

helpfulnatural I used to spend about $18 per jug of natural type laundry detergent it wd last me a month. Now i spend about $5 to make 6 months worth of better soap and its SO EASY to make and works fine in a high efficiency machine.

[@helpfulnatural]

Me too. I used to buy liquid Tide but it was very mediocre at cleaning our clothes and could not remove stains at all. I've been making homemade detergent for quite a while and love it! Thanks for watching! :)

[@roseee3795]

I will try the sunlight soap👍🏼

[@Tamia4280]

Thank you

[@tammiebible7175]

Thanks

[@veronicawilliams2612]

I need this I just bought one small from Walmart cheap but I'm gone go to another good will..

[@helpfulnatural]

Definitely check out your local Goodwill store, you never know what you'll find! Thanks for watching! :)

[@tf.1172]

What is the shelf life of this 5 gal bucket of detergent ?

[@helpfulnatural]

I usually use up a 5 gal. bucket in 6-9 months. It also depends on how often you do laundry and a larger household will definitely use it up more quickly. In that time, I've never had any issues with spoilage, if that even happens with detergent. I also keep the bucket closed tightly at all times when not in use.

[@Paryswilliams1978]

Have you ever added scent booster and did it thin out the detergent

[@helpfulnatural]

No, I don't use scent boosters in my laundry.

[@jennifercruz9668]

I love this but I constantly have to keep mixing it with a drill and a paint mixer because after a day it gets sick and clumpy and then when I mix it it is nice and smooth is there anything I can do to stop it from clumping in the bucket

[@helpfulnatural]

Mine does that too. The soap wants to re-solidify. By the time I've used a 3rd of the bucket, it stops going into one big clump. It's still lumpy and needs a quick stir before scooping but it's not as bad as in the beginning. Are you using a 5 gal bucket and filling it completely? If using less water, it will clump more firmly.

[@jennifercruz9668]

@@helpfulnatural I am using a 5 Gal bucket. We put it in a smaller bucket but all the water pooled at the bottom so that did not work.

[@helpfulnatural]

@@jennifercruz9668 Yea...gotta stir really well before transferring to another bucket. It's a little putsy but a fraction of the price of manufactured stuff and for me at least, works far better at cleaning. 🙂

[@ArtGardenFoodExpressions]

HELP! What on earth am I doing wrong. I did a load of darks and put in 1/4 cup on top of the clothes (HE Machine). After the 39 minute cycle, some of the detergent remained stuck to the clothes. And some of the clothes didn't smell fresh. How do I fix this?

[@helpfulnatural]

I have a top loading washer and I always add the detergent first as the water is starting to fill. It gets diluted with the water and is less likely to stick to the laundry. Is there a way to add the detergent to your HE before adding your clothes?

[@ArtGardenFoodExpressions]

@@helpfulnatural Yes. I have top loader. I will try that next. Should I go longer than 39 minutes. Is that some of the problem, too?

[@helpfulnatural]

@@ArtGardenFoodExpressions Is 39 minutes your wash cycle time? If you haven't dried your load yet, you could run it through a short rinse cycle or short wash cycle to remove the soap residue.

[@ArtGardenFoodExpressions]

@@helpfulnatural I did another cycle and put it on longer with another round of soap. I will see how this turns out. bummer.

[@helpfulnatural]

@@ArtGardenFoodExpressions Just remember to always add the detergent first while the machine is filling with water to make sure it gets mixed in. Less likely to stick to your clothes. It's a small learning curve. :-)

[@kerrie9404]

Hello! How many bars of Fels naptha do you use?

[@helpfulnatural]

For 5 gallons I use 2 bars.

[@dr.mounikatallam628]

Can i know the exact quantities of each ingredient?? Pls

[@helpfulnatural]

The entire recipe is in the description box below the video. You have to click the SHOW MORE icon.

[@shainabothra568]

Made this but suds are v low any tip on that

[@helpfulnatural]

As is stated in the video, this detergent is very low sudsing. Also, "suds" are not an indication of how effective a detergent is.

[@joancraig8175]

How much do you use per load?

[@helpfulnatural]

For regular loads I use 1/4 cup. For large loads of towels or bed linens I'll bump that up to 1/2 cup. You can also use it for pretreating stains. I pour some into a condiment squeeze bottle which makes it easier to use for applying to small stains. (Buy a new squeeze bottle for this as it's too difficult to know if you got all of the product out of a ketchup or mustard bottle.) They're really inexpensive and can be found at Walmart or dollar stores.

[@heatherchouinard4772]

Question is it safe for baby skin

[@helpfulnatural]

I've never used it to wash baby clothes, so I don't know how to answer your question. The soap I use for this does have fragrance in it. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.

[@zolawillis9920]

How much of this homemade soap do you use per washer load.

[@helpfulnatural]

The recipe and "how to use" instructions are in the description box below the video. Just click on the 'show more' icon and scroll down.

[@dianeferre1273]

How many cups of water did you use?

[@helpfulnatural]

If you mean how much gets added to the shredded soap for melting, I just add enough to fill the pot 3/4 full. Then when it has melted, it gets added to the 5 gallon bucket and topped off with water to within 3 inches from the top of the bucket. Hope this helps.

[@gabriellekuehne9262]

Just an FYI You have to shake the container every time you use it. :)

[@shainabothra568]

Yes so can u suggest for suds

[@helpfulnatural]

One of the reasons I use Fels Naptha soap is due to its low suds level. Suds do not do the cleaning. Any commercially made detergent will give you suds if that's what you're looking for.

[@nellawhite3188]

Recipe

[@helpfulnatural]

In the description box.