DIY Laundry Soap Powder with Handmade Soap Base

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Come and join the community! 🌻www.buymeacoffee.com/ellyseveryday *DISCLAIMER:* The information provided within Elly's Everyday videos, website, social media pages and for Elly’s Everyday group members is based on my own personal research and experience and is provided for informational, entertainment and general educational purposes only. I am not a professional soap manufacturer and do not hold any qualifications in chemistry or skincare formulation (or any other related field) and I make no guarantees about the correctness of the information provided. Please use any information provided at your own risk and view this video if you are new to soap making: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4u3pIpvituBo7c. Thank you!

[@foreverblest54]

Do you sell any of your soaps

[@mysewcalledlife6531]

I loved hearing your sweet voice get so frustrated with the food processor! That was so adorable!! We're all human. And I'm glad you didn't cut that part out. I love your videos! You're a great teacher. Thank you for sharing your information with us.🙏 💗 from California!

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Oh thank you so much, that's so nice for me to hear :)

[@LittleBerryMidnight]

I made this! It is a great way to use up my 'mistake' soap or my rebatches that still didn't turn out right. It cleans our laundry brilliantly. I just like it plain , unscented. Love the smell of plain soapy clothes. Thank you for sharing this tutorial and recipe.

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thanks Joanna, it's great isn't it! I just uploaded a recipe for the laundry soap, often I add that with my offcuts and old soaps to make the laundry powder with kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYabYqyZo6uae7c

[@vrundajgd]

One of my cp soap didn’t solidify even after 10 days… can I use that to convert into laundry soap?

[@josetteschembri9777]

I like the way you picked up the soap from under the grater. I shall try the trick when I grate the cheese for pizza

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Yes that's a good trick :)

[@mariedst-louis1459]

Hello, thanks for the tip, I also pass my old oils to make soap for laundry that don't keep very long on the shelf like sunflower and canola :) Merci de partager tes passions tu expliques très bien ❤

[@pastevens2577]

Thank you. That is the simplest and easiest recipe I've seen for home made washing powder. I'm certainly going to try it.

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you, you're welcome!

[@terryannsweeney4428]

I was trying to grate some coconut soap bars, and yes, they are very hard! So… I put an attachment on my food processor, the one that shreds vegetables (like carrots), and it shredded the coconut soap bars in a couple minutes! Thank you for another great tutorial. I will be doing some laundry tomorrow.

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thanks Terry, that's a great tip!

[@Cronezonetarot]

Thank you, Elly. I have only discovered you in the last couple of days but have already learned so much about soap making and all its variants.

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you Lyn, that's wonderful. Welcome!

[@paoemantega8793]

me too

[@amieinnovascotia3237]

For a less expensive way to purchase washing soda, check out the place where you purchase swimming pool supplies. You can also find sodium bicarbonate too. At least here in Canada, that’s what’s used to balance pH in pools.

[@moehauhakopa3479]

Thoroughly enjoyed that! Guess I'm going to have to keep an eye out on a second hand food processor just for laundry soap! How exciting! Thank you so much x

[@FrankSumner-vn1mz]

LOL! You cracked me up when you got frustrated with your food processer. You are funny. You have the sweetest voice and you do an amazing job with all of your videos. I guess that we could do this with our re-batch soap too. I hadn't really thought about it until you shredded it up. Thank you from Alabama.

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thanks, oh yeah that was funny (not, lol). Yes you could definitely do this with your rebatch soap, but make sure the superfat isn't too high. You don't want unsaponified oils in your washing machine.

[@dianatarrant8214]

You can mix your essential oil into the washing soda first and mix well. Then add your soap already fine blended together into a bowl and mix well. Should work good that way.

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

That's a great idea!

[@maggiejohnson4056]

I started making laundry detergent a few weeks ago - just like your video - and love it! I've made batches for 2 of my daughters & they are thrilled. Thanks for sharing!

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

That's so great Maggie, thank you. You're welcome! I make it for my mum too :)

[@subas2173]

Really superb. I was thinking for quite long time to use up the shredded soaps. Il definitely gonna try this. Thank you. Your just wonderful teacher.

[@AC-np4dn]

Hello Elly , i made this few days ago , i made the coconut oil soap first using 0 superfat and then added the washing soda and then put it through tbe food processor . It came out lovely , a white fine powder without any scent and washed the clothes really well . My family were very impressed ! Thank you for sharing :)

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Wow, that's great! Glad you liked it and made it. I need to make some more myself!!

[@sallyforth9323]

That was fun! I’ll definitely keep saving my soap bits and make some of this when the time is right. Thanks, Elly! You’re the best! 🥰🤩

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thanks Jill! I need to make another batch soon :)

[@ivanfinnley8085]

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[@lianjavier7827]

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[@tamararobinson2069]

I came over from your video on making this soap - 😃 I used to make a liquid version I like this one way better!!! Thank You!!!❤

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thanks, yes this one is by far my favourite! Easy to make too.

[@cenedraleaheldra5275]

Thanks again. Yep enjoyed it. I use to make soap but it was a liquid years ago. Very into your vlogs. Learning heaps

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you :)

[@Andiewhyte119]

I just came to this video from your December newsletter, and I can't wait to try this. I have a whole bunch of soap I made that ended up smelling like mothballs once it saponified (the scent was called "bohemian sunrise" or something, and smelled beautiful in it's bottle 😫), I'll use it for this, and add another essential oil to see if it improves it. ❤

[@trishahopkins6574]

Hi Elly! Started making a coconut/olive soap just for laundry as I love it and so does my daughter-in-law. My clothes are really soft once they've dried and it's saving me a fortune!!! Huge thanks Trish 👍 Ps I've found the "Cup of Coffee" link so I'll be on that once Rocky Horror Show pay me!!! 🙄🤣🤣🤣

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

That's so good Trish! Love that laundry soap. Thank you, I appreciate any support you can give! (especially your great comments! :)

[@Coffeecup.0110]

I had decided not to make my own laundry soap until I found out it’s one tenth the price of store bought!! 😊😊😊 yes, please!

[@manmohansinghsaxena4540]

Nice to watch Elly. I got the same Food Processor. Never made soap but you reminded sights of childhood when neighbors used to boil leftover soaps and soak clothes before beating the dirt out with a wooden bat like object called “Thaapi”

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you. I consider myself lucky to have a washing machine!

[@malasatsangi]

Very good idea. Excellent. Appreciate it. I am inspired.

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you :)

[@celesteelijah2515]

I love this laundry soap recipe. I make the liquid laundry soap which can be a bit cumbersome with the baking soda, washing baking soda, borax, gallons of hot water, etc. So, I am excited to try this, so easy...thank you, Elly!!🥰💖💖

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

You're welcome Celeste, thank you! Yes it is so easy, I still love it after many years. You might like my video on how I make my laundry soap bars too kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYabYqyZo6uae7c

[@joa7302]

Thank you Ellie for sharing this. I’ve been wanting to make my own laundry soap powder for a long time, but I kept finding articles saying not to use soap because it causes scum so I kept stiring away from it. So it was good that you’ve used that powder for 5 years in a he front loader without issues. Can’t wait to try

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

You're welcome, it works well for sure :)

[@tleaftreasures1353]

I’ve been using DIY laundry soap (I don’t make the soap, I buy a laundry soap bar , grate and add washing soda) as well and wow people get annoyed (online) and tell me that it doesn’t work. I get lectured about soap vs detergent. Anyways, have been using for years and never experienced the ill effects that some sites/ people say “might” happen. Wanting an eco friendly, cruelty free product and clean clothes...I’m quite satisfied with the diy. I’d say try it for yourself and see what you think.

[@lesleyheystraten6706]

Hi Elly. I didn't have any soap because I'm just starting out, so, I just bought some white cheap commercial soap .I grated all that and followed your instructions..... did get part of a knuckle in the process of a grating lol . I used it today and my sheets were still in one piece after the wash so here to my fingers crossed. Thank you for looking forward to my next batch. I used an old magic bullet and the fines cheese grate worked good. I made 100gm so 200gmwith the soda, plus i added one block or preen soap and divided between the 8 batches i made LOve your easy to follow instructions. Have a great day

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thanks for your comment Lesley! Sounds like you did a great job with what you have available to you. I'm glad it worked out for you, I've been using my home made laundry powder for many years now and I'm so happy with it. Thanks again :)

[@jump720]

@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking thank you

[@mirahalpern9217]

ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!! Yay Ozzie.

[@labuenayaya1214]

I love the bloopers!

[@pegbotham2255]

Only just found you, thoroughly enjoyed watching and have subscribed, I’m finding it really informative to see how many different ways there are to make the detergent. Thank you👍😊

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you Peg, I'm glad you enjoyed the video :)

[@romaiym847]

Great, yet simple recipe. Thank you so much for your money saving videos!

[@loriebrewer496]

Hello, this is my first timr E watching you. Im so impressed. You are great. Thank you.

[@KristinGasser]

I just made it for the first time, and it turned out great. Can‘t wait to try it…

[@KristinGasser]

This worked out AMAZING! I tested it serveral times now, and I´m totally amazed! It doesn´t matter if super dirty workshop working trousers of my love, my own fitness dancing or gardening outfits, fatty kitchen towels or period pants... no matter if colourful, or white... I need soooo few of it, only 2 table spoons of it for a whole load (of a european 6 kg ) front loader) the laundry is super clean and has an amazing scent of lemongras, orange and peppermint like my origin cleaning soap (whit´ch I consided too good for "just cleaning" ) without further perfuming! Really truly sustainable!

[@crystalknight1162]

Will make that for my laundry from now on...Thanks Elly!!

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

That's cool Crystal, you're welcome!

[@piper_lori-williams-tudhope]

What an excellent video!!! No nonsense tutorial ❤️

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thanks Piper!

[@longarmsupplies]

Awesome video! Thanks so much. The last one I watched was 100% coconut HP soap grated pretty much an hour after being made...so it's still easy to grate. I did grate it up and was disappointed as it wouldn't dissolve in my top load HE washer. Now I know what to do. Must go get some washing soad and get it whizzed up now. Elly, you're wonderful!

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Oh thank you Veta. Thanks for taking the time to provide such great feedback. I love this laundry soap - we've been using it with great success for years :)

[@jorellitorres]

I ordered sodium carbonate right after i watched this Elly! Have 100%coconut soap bars now to make laundry soap. I think i will just use a bit of fabric conditioner when rinsing to give my laundry fragrance :) so excited to try this!

[@GodsChild145]

Use 30 drops of essential oil

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Ooh exciting! That's great, have fun.

[@jorellitorres]

@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking elly does this form suds? I tried it and it wasnt bubbly :p

[@justaddlivingwater]

Thanx Elly and great video.. Also I use scraps for my dish washer.. So clean and natural, but I put it in a little bag and put it in the top rack.

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Whoa! I like the sound of that. Haven't tried that yet...

[@twosheepsoapery]

This is great. I’m going to give this a go. I make my own paste cleaner with grated soap scraps. Thankyou. X

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

You're welcome, that's great. Thanks!

[@isabelladavis1363]

Lol life doesn’t all go as planned and yes it’s warm here in Savannah Georgia as well...looking forward to making this myself ...thank you again for all of you time and energy educating us...truly appreciated.

[@levanasoaps6142]

Thank you! I'm well versed in making bar soap but wasn't sure how to use it for laundry.

[@kellyharbaugh9391]

I did enjoy that thank you you’re very talented.

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Glad you enjoy! Thank you so much. :)

[@leannab3865]

Thank you for showing us how to do this!

[@ejyamason7129]

Thank you so much for sawing us. I will try it out. Keep going. From PNG

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thanks!

[@reemhijazi3237]

Hello I made it I love it Me , my family and neighbors Thanks for sharing

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

My pleasure 😊

[@jin8339]

Elly, I am so happy with this video. I will try but first I have to make my first batch of beginner's soap and hopefully I will. My have to wash my husband 's clothes twice with tons of Tide ( like triple). He changes his clothes twice but Bec of his strong prescribe medication, he basically sweats his meds. I tried everything and there is nothing out in market that works but the routines I have done above. I will try this for sure. Thank you sooooo much. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

You're very welcome, glad you enjoyed it! I hope it works well for your husband's clothes. Try using some essential oil in the wash as well. Eucalyptus would be nice.

[@jin8339]

@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking I will. Definitely will. OMG, you are so awesome and you have no idea how wonderful you made me feel. ☺️🌸🌻❤️

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Oh you're welcome Jin!

[@sharonp4446]

Jin, there is a lady Chemist in Utah, she has website, does emails, Jilliie. She has a free base then one Julie Plus, I’m thinking she would work up a formula for you

[@jin8339]

@@sharonp4446 Thanks , Sharon !! ❤️ I will definitely check out her website and get in touch with her. Thank you for reaching out to me from my bottom of my heart. Thank you so much 🌺🌸🌹

[@elainemoore9400]

We’re never to old to learn!

[@liamcintosh945]

Great idea Elly. I was going to throw out the soap I did not like but I am going to give this a go. BTW I have a blender like yours and I love it but sometimes I fight with it as well. Love that you left that bit in your video.

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thanks Lia, oh yes I'd forgotten that part in the video. Life is a struggle sometimes ;)

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

I forgot to add, if I have lots of dark coloured soap, I do them in a separate batch for dark coloured clothes!

[@tracywerner4315]

I really liked this video. I have made homemade laundry soap before. Your video makes it look easier. Thank you!

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thanks so much Tracy, glad you enjoyed it :)

[@gracema8631]

thank you Elly, your videos are supper helpful ,

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

You're welcome Grace, thank you :)

[@warriorsgreatness6182]

Excellent. Thanks for the great ideas. Mucho Gracias

[@marionlacey1986]

💛💛💛 definitely onto this Elly. Thanks heaps again for another great video. No need to reply....save your finger!

[@gkamenarska]

Excellent video and make my day too. Thank you! 🙏💗

[@justaddlivingwater]

I've got 4 pounds of soap scraps😄😄 .. I did this the other day and was going to video i t and it got my clothes so clean..

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

That's so good! It's a great use for the scraps.

[@sarinamd63]

Tq so much Elly for sharing...

[@champagnjethersiahdduvenag6078]

If you spread your soap gratings out to drie out, it blends down to a finer product. It even doesn't stick that mutch to the blades aswel.

[@romiegomes1595]

Nice, Elly, the soap I will do. You are fun. Stay safe

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you :)

[@trishahopkins6574]

Excellent! Definitely having a go at this. Fab video btw!

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thanks! Have fun with it :)

[@madalinamuresan9983]

thank you for this video. I'm using this recipe with success!

[@emilygoudie8493]

Another winner. Thanks, ELLY.

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you Emily!

[@bettymassanja881]

Very clever of you, Miss Elly's Everyday. Claps.

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you Betty! That's nice :)

[@emilyuk3570]

If i was to use coconut soap what superfat please x

[@beltoftruth56]

Love your version

[@AJ-sm1dc]

This looks amazing, I’m soooo going to do it .Thank you 🙏🙏

[@eileenhawkins1474]

Thank you so much for sharing. I’m definitely going to try your recipe. ❤️

[@brendap9221]

Hi Elly! I suffer from severe skin allergies and cannot use the majority of soaps out there due to being allergic to fragrance and coconut oil (which is in pretty much everything). I discovered your recipe on how to make olive oil soap and cannot wait to try this! My question regarding the laundry soap is, can I use olive oil soap flakes? I subscribed to your channel and cannot wait to watch more of your videos :) Thank you for all you do!

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you so much Brenda! That's a great question you ask. Olive oil soap made with a low or zero superfat should clean your clothes reasonably well, but it won't have quite the same power as a coconut oil soap would have. Do you have any access to sustainably sourced palm oil, lard or beef tallow? Those, mixed with olive oil, would make a more cleansing soap. You'd have to calculate a recipe for the new combination though. I hope that helps :)

[@victoriabarnett4279]

This I’m going to try. Thanks!

[@olekluften9776]

Thanks Elly you are a truely genious.

[@lidzlights8540]

So cool, thank you. Will be doing this for my mum as well👍

[@malkahabuloffplantssitesan156]

Thank you- as always

[@WARISCOMIN2023]

What! A tbsp? That is awesome. I am gonna try it.

[@sariemasam7464]

Love this! thanks for sharing.

[@KusinerangMarites]

I really love your lovely voice elly❤

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you! :)

[@suriyamclean5625]

Thanks for the recipe and I love your accent 😊

[@kellsgreenidge8885]

I will try this out. Will use my manual rotating grater for the grating. I dislike grating anything lol.

[@GodsChild145]

Wow awesome I never knew they made those! It would be soooooo much easier!!!

[@kellsgreenidge8885]

@@GodsChild145 yes, the Presto salad shooter is best cuz its electric lol

[@angelapavese4326]

Thank you❤🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@lilianasaba9846]

Very good one. Thanks for sharing the link

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

You're welcome :)

[@susandorry6149]

That was great and so easy, Thank you

[@anajuan8261]

I apréciate a lot your tutorials

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

You're welcome

[@beautyfox6683]

Thanks this im making right now. Awesome.

[@maysoondakhil8165]

Thank you 😊

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

You're welcome 😊

[@matthewmedeiros6472]

For getting the soap into the bucket, instead of using the spatula, you can also lift up the cutting board and drag the grater with the soap in it, off the board and into the bucket :) I do that with cheese xP One less tool :P :)

[@tassiegirl1991]

Fantastic Elly I will follow your directions makes it look so simple. I was laughing my head off with your processor not behaving itself I often have that problem even here in Tas. Why do tops like to get stuck.......x

[@sunbee6164]

Too funny 🤣 Love the recipe . Thank you

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Glad you enjoyed it. The struggle is real!

[@melanieschafer1297]

If you can get a rotary grater, it helps speed the grading up a lot.

[@gabrielemuller2293]

Vielen Dank für diese Idee , ich stelle es so her das ich meine Überschuss an Seife , fein geraspelt in destilliertem Wasser koche , das hällt auch sehr lange , da ich viel Wäsche in kaltem wasser wasche , Strom wird überall teurer , gemischt mit dem Waschsoda , eine wunderbare Mischung ,

[@freddieivory625]

Awesome, thanks for sharing

[@keegansmom2008]

This is amazing!!!

[@aurorerich]

Can you put soap flakes into the drawer of the washing machine?

[@ebonyadams6358]

Thank You!

[@melaniejohnston3520]

Hi Elly I watched all your videos over and over to make sure I knew what I was doing - then last month I made my first batch - today I made my 10th batch and tomorrow I make laundry soap based on this fab video - I’ve watched it five times !!! I have LOVED smelly soap my whole life and I have paid up to $8 per bar - imagine my relief to discover that “I “can do this - with great success I might add !! I just wanted to say “thank you “ for sharing your gift for soap making and for making such easy to follow and thorough videos- I am a perfectionist and appreciate all the details - next goal - sour dough starter !!! Have a very blessed Christmas ❤️ ps my family says I have a “soap” problem !! LOL 😂

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Wow Melanie, thank you! You sound just like me when I started haha! Good for you. Yes, you'll save yourself a lot of money, and give yourself a lot of joy too. Brilliant work, thanks for shaing. And you're very welcome! Merry christmas to you too x

[@Cutepooh]

Thank you

[@raufjaleel8317]

Washing Soda is Sodium Carbonate Na2CO3, whereas, baking soda is Sodium Bicarbonate NaHCO3.

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you :)

[@Elric509]

You can turn the bicarbonate into carbonate, put it in a stainless steel pot and heat it on your stove until it turns white and stops bubbling, be careful not to get burned and wait for it to cool before using it

[@7of9jml]

You can also make washing soda by baking it in the oven to remove one of the water and carbon dioxide molecules. Heat the oven to 400F(200C), spread regular baking soda onto a baking sheet about 1/2" thick (12mm), and bake for 1 hour, stirring twice. Let cool and store in airtight container until ready to use. **Caution: wear a mask or be very careful breathing while stirring or transferring to/from the container; washing soda (store bought or homemade). It's more caustic and lighter than baking soda and it's not hard to accidentally breathe in any airborne superfine dust particles. "Not hard" as in seriously easy. It took me two times making it before I figured out the cause of my painfully dry, slightly bloody nose.

[@mem3769]

@@7of9jml thank you

[@florestista9339]

Thank you

[@sharonDnc]

I just did this, and grated my soap right into a bowl. My grater was over the plastic container. I used my Magic Bullet Blender, and it came out 'fine'

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Perfect!

[@jorellitorres]

Was wondering if i could use my bullet! Thanks for this comment

[@rebel__452]

Nic your work and nice your ideas

[@MrHerks]

I had no idea this was so easy, thanks so much for sharing. I have a few bars of coconut oil soap just hanging around, I’m gonna give this a go :) should be able to grate it up maybe 🤷🏻‍♂️ hopefully 😂

[@צילהחסוי]

Thank you dear 🕊 Will kanolla oil will do as to add with coconut oil for this purpose ? Just beacous it is chipper then olive oil 💁‍♀️ Thank you.

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Yes you can use other oils, but you would have to recalculate the recipe. You can learn how to do that here kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6KuqZykZdZkmK8

[@diablominero]

Baking soda is made from washing soda that's been halfway neutralized with carbonic acid. If you bake baking soda in an oven, you can drive out the carbonic acid (it breaks down into carbon dioxide and steam) and turn the baking soda back into washing soda.

[@aurorerich]

I don't have a food processor but I have a blender and I have one electric herb mill. Will one of these do?

[@NaomiKramer]

Hi thank you so much! I'm just starting out. Question from a beginner: using oil soaps in laundry doesn't leave oil stains?

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

No not at all. It's not oil anymore once transformed to soap :)

[@1118cristina]

super , so this one we can use for the HE washing machines ? not doing too much foam inside of the machine ?? thank you

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Yes, sure can. My machine is HE - works well.

[@1118cristina]

@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking by the way if you put the Backing Soda in the oven at 400F for 1 hour (the sodium bicarbonate) transformed into washing soda ( sodium carbonate) :) so no extra money lol

[@NaturalMackie]

Love this. I’m definitely trying this. I wonder if anyone has tried adding EO to washing soda and blending for a bit then add the CP soap. Could that make a difference with gummy texture?