DIY Natural LAUNDRY DETERGENT Recipe - Liquid

Today's video is an all-natural and safe DIY Laundry Detergent Recipe. With a few simple ingredients and a tiny bit of work, you'll have a laundry detergent that's safe for the family and the environment.
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The Recipe:
🌿 2 1/4 cups Dr. Bronner's Sal Suds (amzn.to/2PnGqOB)
🌿 4 tbsp. Kosher Salt (amzn.to/3842cOc)
🌿 6 cups warm to hot water
🌿 2-liter pitcher (amzn.to/2SWXkFX)
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//TIME STAMPS//
00:00 - DIY Natural Liquid Laundry Detergent Recipe
0:17 - Intro
0:26 - Author of the book, Detox Your Home (you can find on Amazon)
0:59 - Why make your own laundry detergent
2:15 - Toxins that are harmful and why you shouldn’t use regular store-bought products, like Tide, Cheer, etc.
5:55 - Making the laundry detergent recipe
9:24 - Where to get the glass pitcher and labels are in my Etsy shop
10:00 - Closing - share with me your recipes and please remember to like, subscribe, and share if you enjoyed the video!
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[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Hi everyone! Here are the TIME STAMPS for the video so you can skip ahead to the parts you want. Also make sure to check out the video description to get links to the supplies to purchase them on Amazon. Thanks so much for watching! 0:17 - Intro and about my book, Detox Your Home 0:59 - Reasons to make your own laundry detergent - saves money, eco friendly, and to steer clear of toxins like sulfates, phosphates, artificial fragrances, formaldehyde, dyes and more 5:54 - Recipe demo 9:32 - Showing you my waterproof, vinyl recipe labels you can get for your jar 10:00 - Closing, suggested videos picked just for you, please like and subscribe!

[@Frankfan1313]

On average how many loads can I get out of this recipe? Just trying to see if i can afford the 45$ soap

[@MrSurfferchik]

I have one question... if you are dissolving the salt why does the size of the grains matter? Thank you for helping inform the world about the dangers of everyday used items🙌🥰

[@FiatVTua333]

Great, awesome recipe!! I love the fragrance, too. How much do we need to use per load?

[@angelbenavides7917]

How much laundry detergent will I need per load please. Thank you

[@ddzcurls]

Very watery, but I’m going to try it and see how it works

[@janinetoliver5455]

Thank you! Finally someone that explains how these products are toxic! I appreciate it, very helpful!

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

thank you! Glad it helped you and thanks for taking your time to leave a nice comment!

[@azadkhawaja]

Is this home made detergent good for exzema?

[@ellerythe8th]

@@azadkhawaja can’t hurt to try. Regular stuff is so harsh. I would skip anything with borax powder in any recipe. And Castile soap, like Dr bronners, can be strong-so pick the baby kind? Maybe update, too, bc I’ll bet lots of folks come here for same reasons

[@helenfashooo]

Thank you sooo much! I am making this as soon as I get all products delivered. You are great!

[@maderightamerica3216]

You do an awesome job making your videos and marketing as well. This is my first time watching your channel. You are a true blessing ma'am.

[@joiflores]

Just made this! It was so easy 😊

[@T0Gth3Mighty_369]

I love what you're teaching everyone. I'm allergic to sulfates and I have a undiagnosed skin issue ( I haven't seen a dermatologist yet) so I'm definitely going to watch your channel. 😊

[@crimsonspice72]

WOW! Awesome video. Very informative 👍🏾

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Thank you!

[@crackers1039]

This is wonderful and so informative. A lot of Pinterest recipes are full of chemicals. If you’re going to DIY it makes sense to make it non toxic. Love the labels with recipes. Thieves detergent scent seems to stay. One thing I do is add clove and cinnamon EO to wool dryer balls. Those warm scents seem to hang on. People are always asking my kiddos what mom uses to wash their clothes. :) I’m definitely using this recipe as well.

[@VeronikaCheb]

Wow, never thought to put cloves & cinnamon EO in my wool drying balls, thanks for the tip, I will definitely try

[@jamespatrickyap4930]

lovely. thank you so much

[@sandysue202]

Thank you so much!

[@sageandshadow]

My goodness. I just found your channel, and I love it! Thanks for your wonderful channel!!!

[@virginiabuckles]

Nice!!! Thank you so much!

[@mlxo4008]

Thank you!!

[@tatianasouza2361]

What a fantastic and informative video. You just got a new subscriber. God bless you.

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Well thank you! God bless you, too.

[@karinavlog9703]

I’m so blessed to find your channel I started a clean home journey a year ago is been tough and I saldo agree with adding essential oil on the washer it fades yes it does is a waste I’ve found better Smell results using wool dryer balls and adding oil to them

[@SonyaFloyd]

Love this

[@beverlypasco262]

Awesomeness, thank you, will try this! Hopefully my husband will like it! Need to order all of the products first. 😅

[@maryngshwuling9916]

Thanks for sharing 🌻

[@healthrethink]

Thank you for sharing. 😊

[@michelewickey9744]

Just subscribed!! Trying to detox everything in my life. I used to make my own detergent years ago but got away from it, but now is the time to restart not only this but other things like body wash, shampoos, lotions etc. Thank you for this information!! 🤗

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Thank you so much! The journey is fun, hope you enjoy the ride to detoxing your home!

[@Chaos-mc9is]

Wonderful just wonderfull

[@JuneBug-oq2rf]

Thank you

[@mamaruth2089]

Nice and easy!

[@alaahason]

The Sal suds had sulfate that mentioned twice in its ingredients though. But still better than many other laundry soap.

[@utube2630]

Thank You ❤ Subscribed

[@iamgabriel816]

👏👏👏 Thank youuu

[@erica04901]

ty!

[@firetopman]

Thank you so much for this recipe. Much obliged.

[@liviaszecsenyi6959]

Hi everyone ☺️. I just find your you tube channel because I love Kirsten and Jureg s you tube channel and saw the cute 2 video with Kristen . I just love your cute family and videos about the Germany life etc. I wish you a good health , and happy life where ever you go or you are . All the best to you guys . Livia From Canada

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Thank you so much, Livia!

[@carmaela2689]

I love sal suds.

[@clearthings9282]

God blessuuuu from indiaaa

[@lucky0n3]

I would suggest using a leak-proof pitcher so that you can shake the pitcher to re-incorporate the ingredients.

[@kathytr616]

- 6cups lukewarm- hot water. - 4 tbs kosher salt (large granules will thicken soap) - 2 cups of dr bronners soap

[@meganthefreespirit7593]

I was looking for this .. Thanks

[@debbieduggan6796]

Pretty sure she said 2-1/4 cup Sal Suds

[@blueazucena1]

How much is used per load?

[@jmain13]

@@blueazucena1 Oh sorry about that! It’s 1/3 cup for a regular load in an HE washer.

[@agateraesuruat2301]

People need to wake up and realize this truth!!!

[@deidrecrawford4208]

Hi I've recently discovered your channel. Love ❤ all the information you provide, such an amazing resource. My daughter is expecting, and she is going to use cloth diapers. Will this keep them white. Or do you have a suggestion.

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Hi Deidre! So happy to have you here. No this one won't remove stains. I have a stain remover video here on the channel. But also she can add Hydrogen Peroxide to the wash to help reduce stains. The best thing to do is to wash out the stain right away, spray the stain remover on it, and then wash in the next wash. Here's my stain remover video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYfWmYt9hJhglac

[@marianamunoz6075]

🙏☺️ Thank YOU for this recipe & this video!!! You got a new subscriber ♥️

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Thank you!

[@josephvalenti4475]

Personal question? Are you a henna head, it looks wonderful!

[@Michelle1992w]

I just had a horrible experience with Tie laundry detergent. Woke up in the middle of the night gasping for air. I literally felt like I was being strangled. After this horrible experience I don’t want to use any of those toxic detergents anymore. Thank god I found this video 😊

[@cherylwilber9648]

I am highly allergic to many popular laundry detergents. Tide is the worst. I'm so sensitive to it I can tell by being close to someone if they use it on their clothes. Bounce, Downy, Snuggle are just as bad. When my neighbors are doing laundry I can't sit outside because it will trigger an asthma attack from the vapors in the air.

[@dinarusso3320]

I understand everyone is different, but Tide has never bothered my sensitive skin, actually it's the cheaper budget brands like Foca and Purex that gives me hives.

[@deniserichardson5678]

You may want to get a sleep study. Waking suddenly during the night sounds like an episode of sleep apnea. Or, could be an allergic reaction to the detergent, but I would check anyway!

[@christybigham3461]

I've never used home laundry soap. I use unscented bought from the store or Tide. Looking to remove toxicity of my home.

[@marcelabriones7043]

Jesus loves you 💓 thanks for the recipe!

[@shilpamizzi7593]

I came by your video while looking for some non-toxic dishwasher soap and have watched a few of your great videos. Thank you so much for all the information. Have you found an equivalent to Sal Suds in Germany as we are heading to continental Europe sometime soon?

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

I haven't looked for an alternative here, because I haven't needed to. It's really awesome because here in the EU, products are much safer and MUCH cheaper. I can get a nontoxic cleaner for just a few euros!

[@shilpamizzi7593]

@@MyMerryMessyGermanLife Thank you for your quick reply. Any specific brands? And yes, Europe has stricter regulations for these products so we are happy.

[@lynnettawilliams2138]

@my Merry messy German life .I have a qwestion have u used felths naphtha and zote bars soap and what's you're thought on them are they safe

[@ourfambamstory3198]

Instead of sal suds, can i use something else?

[@TACOinFLORIDA002]

One of the main ingredients in Sal Suds is SLS (sodium laurel sulfate) and it's known to be a skin, lung, and eye irritant. You said you avoid commercial detergents because they contain sulfates and then added sulfates to your recipe. I'm confused.

[@mikecelena6403]

She doesn’t reply to this ??

[@lauranewman564]

Sodium lauryl sulfate differs from sodium laureth sulfate. The label on sal suds explains better than I can.

[@allisonberner5042]

I’m wondering if people don’t realize it’s an ingredient in sal suds. Because it marketed as safe and sold by Dr Bronners, I was VERY surprised just to find that out for myself just a few days ago.

[@dinarusso3320]

I understand but if people insist on using diy laundry liquid, sal suds is a DETERGENT not a soap. Modern washing machines are made for detergent.

[@dinarusso3320]

And it's still probably not as toxic as store bought detergent, to each their own.

[@halliekrueger5650]

Can I use epsom salt instead of kosher salt?

[@user-vs9qz6ro7z]

Sal Suds have sulfates. But you can use the other surfactants in the product, separately, they are derived from coconut.

[@hemicardia935]

Really want to try this, the only thing holding me back is: does this recipe have any issues clogging the pipes of washing machines over prolonged usage? And how does the detergent perform on whites?

[@disneyreisermomdisneyreise9240]

Which one is cheaper? This recipe or the dry one?

[@burnbabylonburn78]

Thank you for explaining just how toxic the store-bought detergents are. It’s terrifying when you realize all of these carcinogens and chemicals are in these products that we use every day. I’m glad people are beginning to wake up to the corporate corruption. Any small thing I can do to cut some of these corporations out of my life I will gladly do. Making your own cleaning products and body soaps out of natural products is a great first step.

[@Jess-xl1wd]

Thank you souch fo this. Do you know if this is "high efficiency"? Thank you

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Yes, it is!

[@sandibroad4099]

How much of the mixture do I use per load. I can’t wait to try it. Thank you!🙌🤗

[@AngelaBertelli]

I have the same question.

[@sandibroad4099]

@@AngelaBertelli I found it in a comment. 1/4 cup for hE and 1/2 for regular. I did the hE and my clothes were clean. 🤗

[@zaderq1]

Video starts at 05:55

[@RoseRose-cw5be]

I love how simple this recipe is. Curious how you came up with it and why you don’t use common ingredients such as borax and washing soda?

[@lorisfagan6955]

I just ran into your video other people use borax and washing soda you did not say how much to use per load and where to purchase DrBonners soap Thank you

[@jaredday4404]

@@lorisfagan6955 She answered this question below. 1/3 cup. I had the same question. 🙂

[@3080carol]

Hi Sara! Thank you so much for these recipes. I’m wondering if you ever added Thieves cleaner to this recipe and if makes a difference.

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Hi Carol! I have never added it to this recipe, but I suppose you could!

[@ShelleyCrawley]

I'm curios of the shelf life using water without a preservative? Or, could a preservative be used? Thanks!!!

[@chriscoughlan5221]

I live in Spain, i know for a fact that i cant get those components to make this green detergent, could you recommend alternatives which would be readily available, thanks

[@laurayarbrough8165]

What to know about using soap- will it leave soap scum residue on the machine and clothes? What to use? Apple cider or white vinegar? Any thoughts?

[@teresaavendano6445]

How does it smell?

[@soti07]

Hi! I just read the ingredients of sal suds and it contains sulfates. How is this any different from the rest of the sulfates you describe?

[@marygarza4020]

How much goes in the washer?

[@katesnell-up6jv]

Hello nice video thank you. Just wondering how much would you use in a single wash just say for a full load of washing

[@josephinealanis9870]

Im also concerned about the SLS in Sal Suds. I bought it so that I could make the dishwashing liquid. I liked the dishwashing liquid that I made. After reading the ingredients on the Sal Suds bottle. I am not so sure anymore.

[@lucky0n3]

How much do you use per load? Thanks!! I'm definitely going to make this.

[@cherileerogers1650]

For HE washers: 1/4 cup, top loaders: 1/2 cup.

[@aurorasoliz3059]

Thank you

[@sherryhimstedt6713]

Could I get details for purchasing your book please?

[@majvlierop]

Someone else is using “arm and hammer laundry booster” (unknown here in the Netherlands). Is that good?

[@monikanemeth4108]

Hi I like your videos. Dr Bonner Sal Suds available in US, I'm in UK. What can I use instead of sal suds? Thank you

[@TheUchoob]

Washing soda.. Better

[@1118cristina]

Can be used in washing machine????

[@user-lc8me8jf4x]

How much do you put in the w ashing machine? 1/4 cup?

[@ToraTheGoldenRetriever]

What makes the sal suds much more stronger and concentrated than Castile soap? Thanks for this very informative video.

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Great question! It's a stronger surfactant - it suds up WAY more than Castile Soap so it is better able to grab ahold of particles and remove them. Castile Soap is much better for using as a hand and body soap.

[@crackers1039]

@@MyMerryMessyGermanLife Sals is great for DIY cleaning. I’ll have to subscribe and see if you have cleaning product recipes. I’m new here.

[@flyingsteel]

@@MyMerryMessyGermanLifeis there an alternative to Sal Suds? I’m concerned about the SLS in this product.

[@josephinealanis9870]

@josephinealanis9870 0 seconds ago Im also concerned about the SLS in Sal Suds. I bought it so that I could make the dishwashing liquid. I liked the dishwashing liquid that I made. After reading the ingredients on the Sal Suds bottle. I am not so sure anymore

[@user-nb5sv7cr6g]

Your recipe looks simple and easy, but I have no clue how much to " NOT USE" 😄. I hate when i use too much and then you end up with a film on your hands if they're wet. I love your pitcher too, might have to get one. One other thing, I love the idea of the labels and the recipe on the other side, but I'm kinda not into the flowers, I'd like a simple black and white label. Can you create a simple one for those of us non flower people? New home, new simple decor. Thanks so much for sharing.😘

[@MrsRGAllen]

I have course sea salt. Will that do?

[@iamyoubrandon5165]

I’ve done this and it’s great but why does my glass pitcher get so rusty after a few months anyway to stop this ?

[@lydiadejesus5300]

How much do you use on a load? I'm sorry if you said and I missed it. Thank you.

[@Kathrine8252010]

Does anyone know if this is safe for he washers?

[@karenandcatz2915]

How much do you use per load and what size load????

[@JaeFreshmen]

is there n expiration date to this < like how long does this last?

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

I’ve had it last many months with no problems, but I didn’t do any mold checks on it or anything. But if you’re concerned you may not use it up in a month or two after making it, then I’d cut the recipe in half.

[@mandysingh5085]

Nice jacket

[@susans5096]

I’ve made a different laundry soap and it dulled my clothes and my towels lost there absorbency. What makes this different? Is Sal suds considered a soap or detergent?

[@erinelliott1928]

I just saw a video about that same issue. If you do get a response, I would love to know.

[@annalisalopez8610]

Hi thanks for this. So useful. I'm not in USA so we don't have Dr Bonner, but I've just bought some sapone di marsiglia flakes. Do you know how much I would use to substitute the amount of detergent you used here? many thanks

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

I don’t - I’m not sure how they differ. I’d make a very small batch and experiment!

[@dinarusso3320]

Be careful putting soap in your washing machine, it can make build up in your machine and your clothes.

[@stanleykafara3826]

Hay can u make cheap liquid detergent for dishes that keeps glasses and silverware sparkling nice ...if so send me a link to follow ...ur so cool....thank u stanley...

[@4271Dreamer]

Hi! Video was very informative. Is this detergent recipe hard on the clothes at all? I have heard that other products like borax and or baking soda can wear out the clothes.

[@gracegwozdz8185]

I've been using Borax and Washing Soda for years and never seen any damage on my high quality clothes made of natural fibers.

[@tuss1252]

Baking soda softens water.

[@skyangel6336]

Don't know how much it's saving 128ounces is almost 50 bucks! Anyway how much of it do you use for a full load wash?

[@MISHELLR]

Hello Thank you for your video I was wondering if you have a substitute for salt to thicken the detergent Because if we recycle our grey water, we need to avoid salt Thank you for your time 😊

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Hi! I don’t know if a good substitute, but you don’t need it for the recipe to work well. It’ll be a thinner consistency but that doesn’t affect the performance. So I’d just take out the salt.

[@TheUchoob]

Xanthium gum pinch by pinch

[@aliciataylor9790]

Just use smaller amounts of straight dr. Bronners....let washing machine do the diluting!

[@whataboutmycoffee]

Can you share with us which reverse osmosis unit you have. Thank you so much!

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Hi! I think it was a GE one from Home Depot. Sorry, we’ve moved so I can’t check for you!

[@lillybanks6999]

I missed how much of this detergent to use per load.

[@loisst.jacques6638]

I too am looking for how much to use per load?? Did anyone get an answer to that question?

[@lucyk8293]

Does anyone know if Epsom salts would work?

[@henriikkak2091]

Recipe 5:55

[@fernandadegio1111]

Hi love the recipes 👍but how much to use per wash please 🙏🏼?

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Sure! I/3 cup

[@GK-qb2hm]

Hi how does this compare to using Sal suds neat as it says on the bottle ?

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

You'll end up wasting Sal Suds as it's super concentrated, but I guess you could use just a little bit and it might be similar. This recipe makes it so that it's very thick and easier to pour.

[@GK-qb2hm]

Thank you 😊 that’s great 👍🏼 I was concerned I was using it quickly.

[@janixadejesus]

Can you recommend a reverse osmosis filter?

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Sure! We have one we got at Home Depot, but had to take it out, so now I don't remember which brand it was. It was a popular, well-known brand.

[@kuro.hitsuji]

I just found this recipe and it looks like a great alternative to the DIY recipes on youtube! Just a question though, would I be able to safely mix/melt in a laundry booster like borax or washing soda, or even oxi clean? I live in a complex where we can only wash with cold water and I neeeeeed all the boosts I can get to clean our messy family's clothes! So throwing them in as powders is not an option

[@cherylwilber9648]

I make homemade laundry soap using a Fels Naptha bar (grated) laundry soda and borax. I add it to water in a stock pot and dissolve over low heat until all is mixed well. This works great in cold water washes.

[@malihak7070]

@@cherylwilber9648 naphtha has carcinogen

[@susylopez9308]

Hello, how much do you use per load? Is it the “regular” used in store bought detergents. I’m making this tomorrow. Thanks.

[@susylopez9308]

For anyone interested, I’ve learned you need no more than a 1/4 cup for a load. Half of that if it’s a small load (HE washing machine). I’ve also learn you can use 2 tablespoons of sal suds alone which is 1 3/4 caps. I’ve done that as well. Both ways work well.

[@trishabrown8958]

Thank you for this

[@FiatVTua333]

@@susylopez9308 thank you. I like the idea of adding water and salt to make it last longer.👍

[@RoseRose-cw5be]

Question: can you sub sal-suds with Castile soap?

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

No you really can’t - it doesn’t clean clothes well at all. It’s better for basic household cleaning and washing the hands and body.

[@jesslynn5760]

Okay I watched 2x and didn’t catch it! How much of this liquid soap do we use for our loads? Small, reg or large?

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Oh sorry about that! It’s 1/3 cup for a regular load in an HE washer.

[@dannyvaldez2569]

Can I use this soap in place of a He soap?

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Hi! Yes, to use it in an HE washer, use 1/4 cup.

[@sabrinasetzler689]

❤👍

[@michelegray636]

How much do you use per load?

[@kalulu1675]

Would like to know how this affects washers compared to other DIY products. I did not know this until recently, but most DIY laundry soaps (Zote) are only good for handwashing with scrub boards and will ruin machinery over time, voiding any warranties. It you are going to use industrial machinery, you have to use it with products made for the purpose. So, do you know whether Sal Suds fits the bill on that one?

[@copperhousefarm4794]

You should contact your Washing machine manufacturer and Dr. Bronners.

[@disneyreisermomdisneyreise9240]

How much do I need for 1 load?

[@pawsitiveleader8710]

Is there an alternate for the pine scent? Can't do pine

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Oh sure! They have other scents and even non-scented.

[@sleepybaby9928]

Hi, so u bought the 16oz sal suds bottle by mistake. Will it still work if I use 2 cups of sal suds instead of 2 1/4 cups?

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

I think it’ll still work well! If you want to be on the safe side, then reduce the water by a little bit, too.