DIY Powder Laundry Detergent

This is a tutorial on how I make our homemade powder laundry detergent.

[@vickibreitmayer4627]

Why do people always make such tiny batches? I dump in the whole box of each ingredient, 3 bars of the grated soap, 1 container of knock off Oxi Clean and a bottle of those sent beads (optional). I line a 5 gal bucket with a black contractors trash bag, because they are really thick, dump in ALL of the ingredients. Then I wad up the top of the bag, pull it out of the bucket and shake and manipulate the bag until it's mixed. This way I don't have to breath in all the powder that would of been in the air. Then I use Rubbermaid type Cereal containers to put it in. I like these because it's got a wide mouth flip top so I can get my hand in there to scoop out a tablespoon and I leave the scoop in there, Extra goes back in the 5 gal bucket with a lid until I have to refill the cereal box. Anyway, no measuring, I spent $28.00, 5 gal.bucket was about 3/4 full, and it lasts a long time. I read it's about a nickle a load. And it works!

[@rebeccatrotter3061]

I totally agree with you i did the same thing you did

[@robinmartz9052]

+vicki breitmayer wow. I wish I had known this when my kids were young. Now it's just me all by my lonesome so I don't use hardly any detergent anymore. I think I will pass this on to my daughter and sons! Great thing!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@vickibreitmayer4627]

Your welcome! When I make it, I fill the empty Oxy container and send it to my sister. Maybe your kids will send you some!

[@vickibreitmayer4627]

Miss Robin Martz Your welcome! When I make it, I fill the empty Oxy container and send it to my sister. Maybe your kids will send you some!

[@daciasdiy1861]

Me too I’d rather make the whole thing at once, i use the same technique

[@mari61804]

I pinned this the other day and totally forgot to get the zote yesterday. The Zote is what my grandma in Mexico would use to wash clothes (by hand) I know using it will bring back memories of her. Thanks for sharing!

[@ressa319]

I like to make big batches and use one bar Zote and one bar Fels Naptha. I also add 1/2 cup baking soda to help deodorize my laundry. The mixture of the Zote and Fels Naptha smell amazing I must say. And its pretty lol My last batch I added the Purex Crystals and it's nice too. Just experiment until you find what works for you. I think this works as good if not better than any commercial detergent I have ever purchased.

[@FrankGutowski-ls8jt]

Theresa Baking soda deodorizes? Mix with ammonia and sniff.

[@luzvigerminal558]

I used my own 100% coconut curd soap for my laundry. I love them I never buy any laundry detergent anymore.

[@pottstikr]

Zote also comes in flakes at Walmart. No grating. Nice.

[@daciasdiy1861]

Linda C wow I’ve never seen it in flakes, but it wasn’t bad anyhow

[@michellesexton282]

I love this detergent! It gets the clothes sooo clean......and we save money

[@JensLife]

I take my bar of soap and cube it up then place all of it in my Ninja blender and get the same result. So I get to skip grating it down. :) Thanks for sharing.

[@debsafan]

Love your video. I have used this and it's wonderful.

[@rgd0508]

I have made it both ways I like the powder best less to mess with. I put the whole bar of Zote pink and the soda wash & borax but I have never thought to put oxy clean in it . I'm going to try that next time I make it . Thanks Rose

[@ShalikaChristian]

I like the smell of Zote too but my husband doesn't!! It's very cost efficient! Great tutorial of a smaller batch!

[@landonjones9061]

Definitely trying this idea

[@mariab524]

I'm gonna make it...i super like it thanks for sharing :)

[@Tinkerbell31326]

Hi, you can cut your Zote soap into chunks and use the food processor to turn it into a powder. No need to grate it.

[@sunshineshere911]

If I'm going to all the trouble to make my own soap I will make my own scent with essential oils. Those factory scented crystals are a neurotoxin including all the plug in stuff car scents etc.

[@cleojohnson6864]

Thank you.

[@chelerutan]

I tried the Purex crystals in mine. The soap smelled great, but I couldn't smell it on the clothes after they were washed though. So, I just add grapefruit or lemongrass essential oil (about a half ounce) to a double batch of powder soap.

[@momof2momof2]

I cube my Zote, the put it in my food processor and in 2 minutes or less, it comes out perfect :)

[@carousel49091]

I'll have to try this!

[@loganscraftymomma]

Yay!!!

[@TheBettagurl]

I started using this recipe with some alterations.. I love the smell of the zote soap.. anyways I can't find the oxiclean baby anywhere .. and I frequent walmart a lot

[@sarahlovesdolls8691]

I just made this same laundry detergent the other day. Only my recipe was for a HUGE batch. I really appreciate the smaller recipe. However, I do add the Purex crystals to mine. So, I'm curious how much of the crystals your Mom adds to her mix if she is making this smaller batch. Mixing that big batch was a bear, my husband had to take a really long drill bit and duct tape a spatula to it and mix it for me!!! Thanks again for your tutorial!

[@BizzyBeeSales]

Hello, Love your vlogs. Want to try this soon. Was wondering how much of the Purex Crystals your mom adds for the same amount you make? Thanks for sharing!

[@gerardaedrien6129]

hi im trish from phillippines i just wanna know if you could show us the actual washing of your clothes with that home made laundry detergent of yours its looks nice luv it

[@aliciavalenzuelaorozco8775]

If I don't have a food processor what other option can I use?

[@magdalenaminnaar8243]

What kind of soap can i substitute zote soap with here in South Africa. I really wanted to try this

[@Paryswilliams1978]

Good video 📹

[@tinakucinic]

Gonna give this a try, do where do you buy the Zote at? Never seen that before

[@loganscraftymomma]

I got mine in the laundry isle. It was close to like the washing soda and such.

[@7lenyje]

Put the soap in the microwave for a few seconds... It'll get powdery. Easier than shredding.

[@jeffnval1]

Thank you SO much for sharing this! I have three daughters (15, 12 and 7) I do at least 2 loads of laundry a day! (usually more) Laundry det. is one of my biggest cost of my grocery budget. I have a question, Is your food processor a dedicated for chemicals and not for food, OR do you still use it for food items? I wold be worried that the soap smell would not get out of the plastic. I have a snapware 1/2 gal pitcher that I had originally used to for powder laundry det. I not longer use it for laundry and thought I can use it for juice. I have ran that thing in ever load of my dishwasher for over a year and it still reaks of laundry floral soap. YUCK! Valerie

[@jewellm61]

Val, I don't use a food processer to make laundry soap, but I would advise anyone against using theirs to shred soap with. I hate the taste of soap. I don't care how much you clean utensils, the soapy taste nevers goes away. Unless you don't mind using a cheese grater, settle for a used one and use it just for making laundry soap. Don't mess up your expensive food processer. Sorry, but you might want to get a new one and keep the other for making soap.

[@evasharma7049]

can you tell me where to buy zote and borax powder? amazon is giving it for 11$ is it cheaper?

[@PearlsBeautychannel]

The zote is only 1$ at Walmart or a Mexican supermarket , and borax is at least 4$ at Walmart :)

[@rebeccatrotter3061]

at Walmart the zote soap is 99cent and the borax is 3dollars

[@NightStars1122]

I heard that Borax is not really a good thing to put in for laundry detergent. What do you think about it? You think I can just skip the Borax in the DIY laundry detergent and still make do a good cleaning on my clothing with the remaining recipe?

[@Tinkerbell31326]

I was concerned about borax too. I heard that it can impair the reproductive system in boys. I have seen others leave it out and they said it still cleaned. I think someone used Epsom salt but I have to double check on that.

[@Qwfani]

really?

[@FrankGutowski-ls8jt]

Patty Oh my. Do you know what Epsom salt is? Do you know what makes water hard? Time to learn!!!

[@FrankGutowski-ls8jt]

L L It’s just a water softener. Sounds like you fell for the internet madness about it’s being a huuuuge health risk. Ha. Funny.

[@FrankGutowski-ls8jt]

Patty Epsom salt: makes water hard. You want soft wash water. Nothing’s wrong with borax. Less toxic than table salt.

[@tmngutra7924]

how much zote do you use?? In Holland we dont have zote..

[@Qwfani]

try Amazon. I've seen it on there.

[@perlaaraujo4266]

Would this work well for people with sensitive skin?

[@TheBettagurl]

it works great for people with sensive skin. I have skin allergies and this recipe does wonders for me

[@loganscraftymomma]

jeffnval1 I thought I responded to you but I must have forgot to hit send...oops. I use the base but the container/lid/blade I have extra..one for food and one for soap making. :)

[@ressa319]

Its just soap and washes out easily if you don't have a dedicated one. I was lucky and found one at a yard sale really cheap to use for making soap.

[@robinmartz9052]

+loganscraftymomma I love this! I wish I had known these tricks when I was raising my kids. Now it's just me myself and I so I hardly use any detergent anymore. Thanks for sharing this. My daughter could use this.

[@shehulk3035]

Thanks for sharing i heard a lady at my job which i work at home depot for these ingredients. She told me that she was making her own laundry soap. I live in puerto rico so let me tell you it was a mission to find everything. You can usually find everything at a superwalmart. I have to say its either borax or washing soda that seems to be harder to find for ppl. But check in your grocery stores they usually carry almost everything. I also add crystals to my clothes but also now make my own using epson salt and few drops of essintial oils. Let me know if any one has tried this and what you think.

[@FrankGutowski-ls8jt]

Ha. Epsom salt hardens water, produces soap scum. No. Don’t use it!

[@aradawnk]

Have you ever tried to make liquid?? I made like a 5 gallon pail of liquid laundry soap yesterday!!! Duggars liquid laundry soap.

[@loganscraftymomma]

I have not but I had thought about it. I used liquid for it before I started making my own but I just don't like the gel ones that I have seen. I know they say shake it up but I don't like the look. Its my OCD.

[@madelinekukahiko8629]

The zote smell like citronella candles

[@MommyWill]

Thank you for sharing. Where do you get the Pink Zote from?

[@loganscraftymomma]

Thank you for watching. I normally get it from Walmart in the laundry section.

[@MommyWill]

I will go and get some. God Bless you and thank you for getting back with me :)

[@NeesieLBeauty]

+loganscraftymomma do you get the borax & washing soda at Walmart too?

[@razshenwari]

while you are grating that you are breathing it in and it is very bad for you as the dust of the soap bar goes in your lungs.

[@toniedeo2936]

The video is too busy. Way too much ambient noise to concentrate on what you’re saying.

[@TheAnniebannie1]

You need to do something about all the noise in the background I totally lost interest in what you were doing

[@FaithCruzito0508]

Great video. But less talking would have been better for me.

[@n0vemberm00n]

too much work.

[@FrankGutowski-ls8jt]

Bar soap and water softeners...now all you need is a washboard and a stream to relive the 1600’s pioneer laundry experience.