Large Family LAUNDRY SOAP | How to Make Your Own LIQUID LAUNDRY SOAP |

Rather than spending $10 for “clean” laundry soap that’s probably greenwashed - make your own in a 5 gallon bucket for pennies! I use this non-toxic laundry soap for everything for our family of 6 - cloth diapers, dirty farm clothes, my husband’s work clothes - it works great and is so easy to make.
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I'm Steph, wife of John & mom of 4 living on a 5th generation homestead. My husband's great-grandparents bought this farm in rural Missouri in 1942. My husband was supposed to take the farm over after high school - but he decided to go a different direction and moved out on his own. At that time he said he'd never get married or have kids. But here we are - 4 kids later and back on the farm. I grew up in town - so farm life has been a new adventure for me and I absolutely love it. I'm learning as I go and opting out of as many broken systems as I can along the way. We've lived here almost five years now, we homeschool our kids here, raise and grow more of our own food all the time, and our last baby was even born here on the farm - my first home birth. Learn with me as I share glimpses into our life on the farm.

[@bryanzogbaum1188]

Just going to throw this out there. You did this while caring for a sick child, you did all the camera work by yourself, you have chickens and a garden, you look like you work out, I'm giving you Mom of the year! If anyone agrees second the motion. Good video, I didn't realize the Fels Naptha had toxins. Thanks 👍

[@geekchick4859]

Define toxins. And mothers have been doing the child caring for thousands of years. Nothing new there.

[@saintinlower48]

I second ❤

[@kellyc4144]

Ohno! I didnt either!

[@Greenacres1958]

Very impressive and did I see right? Homeschooling too?

[@Macncheesee]

Mom of the year belongs to a man. Don’t disagree you bigot

[@waterbourne9282]

Fantastic. Thanks. Here's my summary- 4 cups water 1.5 bars castile soap Boil water and dissolve grated soap into it on a pot on the stove 20 litres water 1 cup borax 1 cup washing soda Half fill 20l bucket with hot water. Add borax, washing soda, and soap water and mix. Fill bucket with hot water and seal with lid. Leave overnight. Stir before using. 1/2 cup per washing load.

[@nancyhatcher3320]

Thank you, I was looking for this exact information! Going to the store tomorrow & pick up the supplies.

[@foreverfreeshu]

Thanx!!!!

[@amnaahmed3218]

Thank you.

[@turankonu]

1 cup = 250 ml, right? It looks so for the borax and washing soda. But for the detergent she puts to the laundry machine, the cup looks less than 250 ml. Can you please clarify this point? Thanks!

[@waterbourne9282]

@@turankonu Looking at the transcribed recipe it says !/2 cup (125ml) per washing load. That seems to concur with your observation.

[@Lovely_Yogi]

People like you who lead these clean wholesome lifestyles are usually very beautiful. Silky hair. Glowing skin and eyes. A living testament to how we were intended to live in this world. ❤

[@murkypuddle33]

very well said

[@Keith-wb2nn]

If you are using makeup..... Stop...it's full of poison.

[@sanjuansteve]

Line drying helps as sunshine is a wonderful natural disinfectant itself.

[@heidimeigs5192]

I’m an apartment dweller now, so I don’t have a clothesline anymore. I miss hanging sheets, towels and even white tee shirts . The sun also bleaches.

[@isabellavalencia8026]

I believe that only apples to water

[@lindaglover9248]

Thanks for sharing! FYI. You can make your own washing soda. Spread baking soda on a shallow sided cooking sheet. Place in a 200° oven, stirring occasionally. When it turns gray, it will have converted to washing soda. I like to buy baking soda in bulk, at Costco to save even more money. I hope this helps.

[@vimalkirti4845]

200 F or 200 C ?

[@alanawarshaw9981]

@@vimalkirti4845 probably 200F, I used to make mine on the stove top in a saucepan, stirring constantly (years ago before I could easily find washing soda)

[@HickoryDickory86]

​@@TF7489 You could use anything that you're not allergic to. If you like and are not allergic to mint, use that. Or rosemary sprigs. If you have some available, maybe a handful or two of honeysuckle blossoms. Orange and/or lemon peels might work too (maybe with some cloves thrown in as well).

[@Jill-ds7cs]

Thank you, I didn't know this

[@lindaglover9248]

200°F

[@njhart6236]

Line drying is good for NOT setting stains in clothes and it also helps ALL your clothes last longer!

[@bumblebee4280]

Good to know!

[@the5elements566]

Good info.Thanks

[@adelheid3219]

gave up dryers years ago, only line drying, inside or for sure outside, clothes smells sooooo good after!!

[@georgeingridirwin6180]

Exactly

[@ZeldaZelda-RichesToRags]

I have a hilarious story about line drying our clothes in the mid 60s… My mom was in nursing school and lived 150 miles away and my siblings lived in a foster care, people from our church… my dad was a scoundrel and he theived and gambled so we were incredibly poor and my mom came home on weekends to spend time with us and my sisters. I was 14 and left to fend for myself during the week.. no phone no tv no radio so life was very hard for me. But I did everything I could to help my mom with housework and laundry.. but the washer wasn’t working properly and the clothes didn’t get the water out and we had to rinse and hand wring out as much water out as I could.

[@kaemccorkle]

I made my first batch 5 months ago, and am stating my second today. THANK YOU FOR THIS!!! It’s been such a great detergent for my family, and I’ve had zero issues with stains, dirty clothes not getting clean, smells…this has been such a great change for my family!

[@isabellavalencia8026]

Can we just take a moment to appreciate this womans beauty both inside and out?!? Beautiful!!!

[@lindachandler2293]

I love seeing young people learn to make things instead of depending on stores; especially nowadays. As a child we made lye soap and it was used for everything from laundry, dishes and baths. When I started making my own laundry detergent, I used the standard recipe; fels naphtha, washing soda and borax. Then I learned borax was degrading my elastic and started keeping that out and only adding it to heavy soiled loads. Then I went to Ivory soap instead of fels naphtha. Then I started using my homemade soap scraps instead of buying Ivory. Life is a live and learn process.

[@deannemckee5081]

Me too!

[@fireflysparks1105]

Do you have a tried and tested recipe please for your soap (the stuff you use for laundry?) I live in the UK and I don’t think we have Castile soap but I have made my own soap out of lye and olive oil (and other stuff I don’t remember) before, but not confident on whether it’s ok for the washing machine.

[@lindachandler2293]

@@fireflysparks1105 Grate finely a bar of soap like Ivory or castile in a large pan. Add 12 cups water and let it cook on medium-low heat, stirring often until the soap dissolves. Add 1 cup washing soda and stir until it dissolves. Remove the pan from the heat and add 26 cups more water. Stir. At this point I pour It into a big bucket with a lid. I Stir it ever hour or so until it cools. It has a slippery feel to the hand and doesn't suds much, but modern machines don't like suds anyway. Stir before dipping 1/2 cup per load. I keep borax powder in a separate container for difficult loads, because over time it deteriorates elastic, but so does bleach.

[@crunchystuff3365]

@@fireflysparks1105 True castile soap is made with olive oil. Nowdays, some companies make it with coconut or palm oil.

[@sbffsbrarbrr]

@@lindachandler2293 Reading your recipe......I think it has finally sunk in what I'm paying for in the stores. I knew laundry detergent was mostly water but these recipes really underscored that. Time to start making my own detergent.

[@guido0582]

OK. So we're now on our 2nd batch of your amazing laundry wash liquid and to be honest the wife and I are amazed at how clean and fresh our clothes and towels feels. Not to mention how fresh our washing machine now smells. Thanks a million

[@HopewellHeights]

So glad you’re loving it! It’s all we use!

[@ari3lz3pp]

Be aware that lavender is an endochrine disruptor if used often or in moderately high doses. Soy is a common one that's more intense. But just to be wary. You can see if what you use has that issue, and if you are using phatalates and it helps too. Personally Borax was too toxic to keep in my home, I did use it for pest control for a while but now I use peppermint to ward off pests mostly. And Diatomaceous Earth. But for laundry vinegar can be all you need...even for really smelly stuff. Personally I do use essential oils like rose and chamomile, or orange for our laundry. Sometimes even peppermint and other oils that are used to ward off mosquitoes and such into clothing we wear hiking. 😊

[@greaterthanme876]

​@@ari3lz3ppThey did a retest on the lavender in glass as opposed to the plastic container they used in the test resulting in endocrine changes in the subjects. It was discovered that it was, in fact the microplastics causing the changes, not the lavender. Also, borax is not toxic. The reason it works as pest control is it is abrasive, like shards of glass to insects. A small amount will cut them and cause injuries, and it will stick to them, and proceed to leave a trail wherever they go, including their nests, thus eradicating the entire infestation without toxic chemicals. Borax is safe for children and pets.

[@LadyAmby]

@@HopewellHeights Do you have any problems with it clumping like gel clumps?

[@foreverfreeshu]

@HopewellHeights can I use liquid castile soap? I have quite a bit on hand as I make shampoo with it.

[@carolinasfinest]

Just made my first 5 gallon bucket of laundry detergent! The three ingredients came out to be $13.88 at Wal Mart! Have plenty of Borax and Washing Soda left and just enough soap to do another 5 gallon bucket once this runs out!

[@GrannyDi276]

You are a Proverbs 31 woman for sure! The Lord Jesus bless you!❤

[@mommas2470]

I've been making my homemade liquid laundry soap using the same recipe for over 20 years now. While I love the lemon balm, I have a huge surplus of chocolate mint growing this year....so my next few batches will be AMAZING! Prior to leaving my farm, I found that this recipe would not only remove grease, blood and manure, but it was SO GOOD at cleaning our clothing and barn towels of animal amniotic fluid, which any farm wife will tell you is darn near impossible.

[@firstlast9388]

I'd love to hear this recipe. I'm so serious I'll give you an email😅❤

[@mommas2470]

@@firstlast9388 it's the exact recipe given in the video....when I add the water to melt the soap, it has already been used to steep the whole herbs then strained.

[@cherylchristian5673]

Any idea of why my clothes started getting gray with build up and bad smell when I used this for a few years? I would really like to use it again

[@mommas2470]

@@cherylchristian5673 I use white vinegar in the rinse cycle in an old Downy Ball.

[@mermaiddiyartist8119]

What’s your recipe

[@beccacramer7990]

If you heat baking soda in a low oven until it loses its sheen, a chemical reaction occurs to create washing soda 😊

[@jodyjackson5475]

Thank you!!

[@stephaniebutler393]

That is how I made my washing soda since it is so hard to fund here in Canada. Also, if you do find it, they charge a pretty penny for it

[@aquariusmeditation7777]

Interesting thanks for this I will test it out

[@loriegosnell9355]

Wow thanx!

[@jessietomich8043]

200F for an hour does it for me. I've done it many times to help tye dye set better.

[@melissam33]

Just came here to say I made my first batch at the end of May and I literally just ran out today, October 16th! I do atleast one load of laundry a day too, so this stuff lasts and it works! Our clothes smell clean, not masked with artificial and toxic perfumes! Waiting on my lavender to infuse and making another batch today.

[@amandafrancois1536]

I made a similar version in August and I am at the end of it, about to make my next batch so when I run out it's ready

[@InterwebUser-ps7ju]

How does the washer hold up to it?

[@amandafrancois1536]

@InterwebUser-ps7ju I'm on my 2nd batch and my washer held up fine. It actually broke unrelated to detergent the other day(glass lid shattered during a load and it was tide I been using to get rid of the last of what I had left)

[@melissam33]

@@InterwebUser-ps7ju I have a top loader with an agitator (out of preference) and it's just fine! I have been using this detergent for almost a year now. I use white vinegar in the "fabric softener" dispenser when I wash towels and that helps to clean and remove any build up in the washer too.

[@wendya5887]

I bought lavender castile soap. Just need to buy a bucket to start my first batch.

[@patsyscott672]

Thanks a million. I’m an older person and it just warms my heart to see such a beautiful young lady taking so much interest in homemaking and being a great Mom. I use Kirk’s Castile liquid soap for showering and hand soap. Do you think I could just pour a bottle of it in instead of grating the bar? 🤭

[@MrWiseinheart]

Just looked up Kirk's Castle soap never heard of that stuff I'll be ordering some now thanks 👍.

[@nelsondog100]

@@MrWiseinheartI’ll venture all castile soaps are crafted equal besides the liquid and bar varieties. My question is, how much liquid soap is equivalent to one and a half bars? Being thats such a mild form of soap I’m not going to lose any sleep over adding too much into the recipe.

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

There are other videos on KZbin that use the liquid soap you can check those out

[@redcaramel2008]

I'd say no on the liquid because they dilute it heavily

[@HOME-DAIRY]

You did a good job

[@Anne--Marie]

White vinegar makes an excellent rinse as it removes soap residue and sanitizes the laundry.

[@FrankGutowski-ls8jt]

Wishful thinking that highly diluted vinegar does anything.

[@Fish-cj4ub]

its not really good at sterilizing from what ive seen

[@FrankGutowski-ls8jt]

@@Fish-cj4ub Right. Wishful thinking ≠ science.

[@Fish-cj4ub]

@@FrankGutowski-ls8jt too be fair i reread the comment and she says as a rinse. So along with something it might be a helpful additive but I dont think it can sterilize on its own. But I am not a chemist at the end of the day and who says you need to sterilize everything anyways

[@FrankGutowski-ls8jt]

@@Fish-cj4ub Some claim it softens fabrics but never test it by soaking the same fabric in it beside plain water. It starts at about 2.5% acetic acid because they dilute it with water, and is diluted much more by rinse water. It’s hard to believe mature adults think this way.

[@supaloisjane]

I use white vinager as a fabric softener. My towels are so much softer and fluffier. I never get uti's anymore, and I feel healthier overall as it rinses any soaps and chemicals out of the laundry. Takes all odors away! It is also less expensive. I'll never go back:) Thanks for the great video! Always fun to trade healthier, less expensive tips😊

[@msluvdmb]

I want to try using vinegar as a softener now! Is your washer a front- or top-loader? Mine is front, and I'm wondering if I can just put vinegar in the little softener compartment before each wash.

[@kathrynway7218]

AThe vinegar also helps keep the washer clean! Win win😊

[@merlin711oregon]

Never let vinegar sit in a washing machine or come in contact with rubber washers or seals like in your garbage disposal. They destroy them

[@margaritamannanova51]

Citric acid is much better, less harmful for the nature

[@elizabethrose8510]

Just thought of a funny from LAST MAN STANDING with Tim Allen. Ryan makes his own detergent .Vinessa told her youngest daughter his fabric softener was great salad dressing

[@cogit8able]

One thing I really appreciate about my homemade laundry soap is that it’s made with soaps that don’t suds so in a pinch she can use it in your dishwasher with a little vinegar.

[@sophiarocket1682]

It's SO HELPFUL that you mentioned it's effective on a construction worker's clothes! My husband is a mechanic. I'm definitely going to try it out! Thanks 😁

[@rocky1raquel]

Smelly sweat vs mechanic oil and grease might be a lil different

[@tomiwaters7367]

I used to do dirty jobs and got my clothes heavily greased up. I'd recommend washing his clothes with dawn dishaoap first. Depending on how soiled they are, you may need to run it through again. Once all oil/grease are gone, you can wash it again (if you want) mixed in with the rest of the regular dirty clothes for it to smell fresh.

[@user-bg6rs3gb1u]

Am in uk please where can I get the liquid soap chemicals to buy?

[@davemiller8203]

My wife and I did a challenge together to see how little money we could live on over one full year. It was during that time I made homemade laundry soap using your exact recipe; except I used essential oils. I love the idea of using fresh herbs instead and the next time I mKe it I will be using your idea. Thank you for the tip.

[@afriend621]

Does it clean clothes well ?

[@davemiller8203]

@@afriend621 Yes. It cleans as good as good store bought laundry soap. It may take a double dose for really soiled clothes just like the store bought stuff, but when it comes to hand wash items I still prefer Woolite.

[@arialblack87]

​@@davemiller8203 is it grew water safe? As in, can the washing water be used in a laundry-to-landscape system?

[@myrthasmascary4086]

I hand wash too it works 4 me don't mine clothes r cleaner and hang them up in the process of getting a rack.

[@GreyDancer42]

@@afriend621 You can also do a dry mix of this with your grated soap, washing soda & borax :) cleans fantastic.

[@MoonPhaze5]

I was wondering, "What is that twisted garment she is wearing🤔??" And then I noticed the baby in the back! 😅 That's so adorable. 🥰

[@mysoulstherapy]

The way you articulated everything was just absolutely amazing

[@ChrisSmith-ew9fp]

You're what every man desires. Such a warm, bright, smart, loving vibe from you. Thanks for sharing your life choices and how to save money while doing it!

[@brendamarshall7919]

I just found you. I'm a great grandmother and I want you to know I AM SO PROUD OF YOU! You are one amazing young mama. Your family is blessed to have you. You are a Proverbs GODLY WOMAN! Just wanted you to know that! You go sister!

[@chrisroper2731]

Thank you for using cloth diapers and breast feeding your baby. None of the young mothers I know do that anymore. For them, cloth diapers are to much trouble. However, it saves over $2,500.00-3,000.00 per child not to mention quickly filling the landfills. It takes over 50+ years for disposable diapers to break down (if ever). I also made my own detergent for several years because I lived in the country, besides the $12.00-$15.00 for a large bottle of detergent, you also have to add the cost of gas to go get it. One box of Borax and one box of washing soda isn't over $8.00 the bar soap is about $2.00. I believe it lasted me over four years. A five gallon bucket takes forever to use up. I wish more young people cared about the planet we leave to future generations. I'm sure you already know the advantages for children who are breast fed. You are doing everything right!

[@FrankGutowski-ls8jt]

Apparently you don’t understand the concept of dilution.

[@Lisa-pw2he]

Lots of young mothers are breastfeeding. They understand that it's healthier.

[@diahreea2022]

Plenty of women still breastfeed, what are you talking about?

[@FrankGutowski-ls8jt]

@@shieldmaidenforchrist1310 You don’t need two water softeners to make these DIY laundry concoctions. Washing soda is 10x more soluble, so just use it.

[@michellemellis]

Same here - I used cloth diapers for 4 of my 5 babies. Not only did it save thousands of dollars per child, but I believe they potty trained much earlier than they would have otherwise (about 15-18 months).

[@Momma_Tomma]

Since I make my own bar soap too, I can really control what's in it. Great job demonstrating this.❤

[@julieinthenorthwest4594]

I do too. I use my recipe my 80/20 bar. 80% of olive oil and 20% of palm kernel oil flakes. The palm kernel flakes gives the soap more lather but mor important is they harden the bar quicker. Of course, making your own soap allows you to add the scent (essential oils).

[@Momma_Tomma]

@@julieinthenorthwest4594 I don't use palm because of the negative impact on the ecosystem. But my recipe does a great job of balancing hardness, with a wonderful lather. We shall see how it turns out!! 😊

[@gailclay4905]

What a great example you are, you have a beautiful soul and your husband must be so proud of you!🎈🎈🎈

[@aprilrrain]

Whatta a resourceful Momma! Cloth diapers, breastfeeding AND homemade LD! We’re not worthy! I was Granola in 1980, too and so happy to see you are benefiting from the Granola Life, too! You won’t be sorry! 💕

[@master11manifestor]

One of those gallon jars with the little dispenser (for drinks) would work perfectly for that!

[@mmcmiddlechild]

Ooooooh! Next-level thinking! Hopefully it won’t get clogged, but, if the soap is fully dissolved, it would be an excellent upgrade ❤

[@beatlebabe73]

We love this recipe! And yes it has saved us money and we don’t need softener with this…I saved cat litter plastic jugs to make manageable for others doing laundry and made at least 3 completely full of those (3 1/2) because of varied sizes of jugs. This is awesome. Makes bedding so soft❤️ Thank you for posting!

[@user-qr2kt2oq7s]

Thank you for emphasizing how easy the process is.

[@cassiem.6993]

I like to crush the leaves in the jar to release more of the plant oils =) more scent!

[@karadeniser.3939]

That's a great idea! 💡

[@Mark-Singleton]

The key with lemon balm is not to touch the leaves. Same with mint, take it gently by the stalk with scissors mid way between leaves, the hormones in the plant will concentrate at each leaf stalk joint with main stem & throw new shoots. Very easy, but remember, DONT touch the leaf, the oils / terpenes are mainly surface mounted.

[@sophiemccoy]

But crushing the oils and adding hot water releases the essential oil. So you may as well just use essential oil 😐

[@hlegler]

First time watching your channel. ❤ I just like you instantly! I'm so grateful for other start at home moms that take their job seriously. It's so inspiring!! Thanks for this lovely tutorial! ❤

[@graywilliams_77.]

@Olivia I'm surprised you know her too. I've been making a lot of profits learning and investing with her for a few months now. ROCHELLE DUNGCA-SCHREIBER is one of the best mentor/trader I have ever worked with in the past few years, she knows how best to deal with whatever market situation....

[@vickileonardson9130]

me too

[@RobertCheeney-bz8xd]

i agree..the love you have for your family shows in all that you do.

[@MsDana-mo9fp]

I love that you use cloth diapers - I did, too! My daughter is 25yrs old, she never had diaper rash & was otty trained by 24 months! My mother got me a brand called "Kushies" & a a "soaking receptical" with a lid. I also hung them out on a clothes line to keep them white!

[@KNBKNB7]

I have no idea why your channel and this video popped up in my feed but I’m so happy it did. I got Covid in April 2022 and I am still dealing with a lot of after effects of long Covid and it’s July 2023. I’ve been learning how laundry products can specifically be harmful to the respiratory system, so I am so appreciative of you sharing this video and will definitely be trying this recipe out! I’m kind of in awe of you, as you seem to have several children, including one secured lovingly at your back, your house is immaculate, you have a farm and tend to animals, collect eggs, appear to be in phenomenal shape, have as flawless skin, luxurious hair, and an exceptionally pleasant disposition, seem very approachable, sincere, and down to earth. Annnd have your own extremely successful KZbin channel where you make videos twice a week and teach us how to make your own homemade nontoxic laundry detergent… Lady, you are amazing!!! Just saying’… 🙌🏽 💫👑✨⭐️

[@Godislovetenten1010]

I just followed your recipe for the first time , had mint and lavender on hand so that was my infusion. I’m so happy the clothes are soft and so fresh! Thank you so much , this was my first time making my own laundry soap. ❤

[@yaysteph]

I want to try This and see if a half a cup truly works for dirty soiled clothes form husbands work and a toddler! Let me know how you’re liking it please :)

[@Godislovetenten1010]

@@yaysteph I use a full cup on all my loads , towels as well . Working great .

[@tahiraparveen2949]

Does it sud very well?

[@Godislovetenten1010]

@@tahiraparveen2949 I’m not sure , I put it in the wash, put my clothes in and shut the lid , I don’t look for Suds so can’t say , clothes are clean fresh and soft is all I can say.

[@Lilybeth_196]

How is it on very delicate and white clothes? Also does it leave any residue behind?

[@bluereign]

A helpful note: Borax was banned in the UK and most of Europe in 2010 as it is an endocrine disrupter. However, there is an item called Borax substitute available in many supermarkets which I still need to do more research on. This video has inspired me to look into more homemade options. Thank you. Ps. For those in the UK washing soda = soda crystals. Used to be 50p per bag now £2.

[@hebrewintuition]

I know it's a mineral but banned in the UK? I know they have the borax protocol here that is pretty popular and people are drinking it. According to testimonies people are seeing huge improvements in their lifestyles.

[@yes12337]

My thought was also that borax is toxic, but I didn't know it can damage fertility. Also lavender and some essential oils also are endocrine disruptors, which are for some unknown reason not banned / restricted yet in the EU.

[@ClemyCloo]

What can i use instead?

[@spokenwordpoetries]

I appreciate that you raised this issue. I did some cursory research and found that Borax safe for use as a cleaning agent. I am a lay person in this matter. The studies involved feeding Borax to rats and found that it was harmful. If you are washing laundry and letting the laundry dry before wearing it (and potentially washing your hands after you touch the wet laundry just to be safe) it doesn't seem that it is dangerous. There is no way to ingest the Borax for laundry purposes. Again, do your own research and be safe!

[@upharahyishrael7]

It's interesting that being borax is supposedly a mineral salt, that's coming from the earth is toxic. But, the same ones that are giving out _ _ _ _ are the same ones saying that borax is toxic. I have not much information regarding the govt in EU because I am here. But talking about my govt and them wanting the best for its people....I'll pass. But how about your govt in EU, they are doing what's best for it's people? It matters, it all matters. I'm here because you can't trust anything they put out. To find a all natural product and then to say " its considered toxic" is kinda hypocritical to go to the toxic research data. Am I the only one who this does not make sense too?

[@mdluvsjap]

Yes! Thank you! I made this for the first time, and my clothes are actually soft, not the usual residue feeling, and the clothes smell clean and boo more stains! Thank you!!!

[@universepress777]

You are amazing. Suggesting lots of healthy stuff. :-) You are very practical and cautious in many ways. There is only one thing that I would suggest. In my country, I am from the Czech Republic, we would never use a plastic spoon for stirring whatever that is boiling. Plastic spoons are highly toxic and release toxic stuff into whatever use stir. We use only wooden spoons. Same accounts for using plastic forms for baking. We would just never use it. Whatever consists aluminium is also not healthy for your body. So we cook and bake with wooden or iron material. :-) I noticed a lot of Americans don't care, which I just cannot understand.

[@tazboy1934]

They are not train to care ....to much freedom

[@bandltexas2425]

We care

[@justGOLD7]

Too many Americans fall for the idea that if it's labeled for a certain use, then it must be safe for that use. In the "Age of Information" we tend not to spend much time learning anymore because we feel like the information will just always be there when we want it. Unfortunately, we don't learn things we really need like the toxicity of cooking with plastic and aluminum and that processed food usually has the nutrients processed out in order to make it cheaper and tastier.

[@virginiacreager4331]

I noticed after drinking out of my son’s plastic bottles and sippy cups the water tasted like plastic! So horrible. Those chemicals are leaching in very little time even without being heated. Truly scary. I switched to silicon, glass and metal.

[@laramccully3272]

You have a very likeable energy and I loved this video!😊 Instead of picking the leaves off your Lemon Balm separately, pinch the stem off at the 2nd or 3rd set of leaves and your plant will grow in fuller.

[@gingerbrammer7938]

Darn I just picked my leaves lol. I’ll remember that mine is looking a bit scraggly. Ty

[@lisabrun1132]

Made the soap much smaller batch to test first time. Immersion blender game changer in keeping soap uniform ❤ love the channel thank you for sharing and congratulations on your 5th pregnancy

[@carmenroman9542]

Thank you for taking the time to do this video. I usually review other videos before I do something and yours makes the most sense plus I learn a few things. I didn't add the lemon balm because I love the clean scent of the soap without any additions. I have been using vinegar as a clothe softener for years because of all the chemicals that are currently added to clothe softener products. Obviously, we will never be able to get all toxins out of our lives but everything you can do to make your life less toxic is a good thing. Love your attitude and God bless.

[@MsSarahJosephine]

Washing soda is Sodium carbonate and you can make it at home woth regular baking soda: get baking soda and spread it on a baking tray, stick it into a 200C/390F oven and leave it for around two hours and it becomes sodium carbonate. I know because we use sodium carbonate/soda ash a lot in ceramics, particularly in making casting slip (acts as a defloculant and flux - keeps it nice and smooth and suspended) incidentally you can buy a large sack for not too much from most ceramic shop sites. Not sure how how much difference there is between basic soda ash and commercial washing soda but if you need something quick its a potential fix.

[@ghettomamma1627]

We been making homemade laundry soap for many years. Never wanted to use essential oils for it either because it takes to much to make it smell strong enough. Never thought of using fresh herbs like you did definitely gonna try that!!!😉

[@cathys.1284]

I want to thank you. I made this Labor Day Weekend its almost Easter & I still have some left & love it. I'll post how many months it lasts. I needed a new punch bowl scoop, so I put my old one in the laundry bucket to stir & scoop into a smaller pitcher.

[@lucyRamirez3873]

Thanks for the information.And thanks for the effort knowing that your baby is not feeling well.i pray that you your baby is healed

[@geesh8709]

Had no idea it was that easy and cheap to do, love the lemon balm idea.

[@beerich2117]

You are a super mama. I loved your soap making video with your baby on your back! 😊 Im 69 yrs old and think you are tops! 😁 So proud of your efforts!

[@virginiacreager4331]

I can confirm this does work great for cloth diapers even better than comercial detergents. I didn’t melt stuff I just put it in powdered form, I also added salt to my mixture and I used Dr Bronners soap (lavender scent). Another tip a friend told me was getting a bidet sprayer attached to our toilet so I could clean off poopie diapers with less hassle. I want to try the herbal infusion !

[@x13xmonkey]

The way you live and your hard work is inspiring, and informative.

[@markpennella]

Great video! For less than $10, you can get a gallon jar with a spout (tea or lemonade gallon jar) 😇

[@brandylou9132]

awesome idea. Can also reuse from a purchased laundry container if you can find one. (Ask a neighbor?)

[@debpratt52]

@@brandylou9132 I made a small amount and am using a cleaned mayonnaise jar. Why spend money for a container, when you can recycle?

[@brandylou9132]

@@debpratt52 Lol, that's why I said to recycle one from a neighbor. It's a recycled bottle, vs a recycled mayonnaise jar. Personal preference. For example, my arthritic hands respond better to pushing a button than twisting off a lid. I also have gripping problems and would likely drop the mayo jar and spill the detergent. It's so interesting how different our needs can be isn't it? ❤️

[@mamat1213]

@@brandylou9132 yes it is interesting! And it all works! I actually would prefer a larger pump or pour spout container and don’t mind spending $10 for an empty one or buying one last conventional laundry container 😊

[@TheSisrob]

You just showed me why I accepted one of those jars from a friend who was getting rid of it, bnib! 🎉

[@markheineman7757]

I have the utmost respect for you. Hard working, family centered. God bless you.😅.

[@babaaaygrl009]

Such a genuine, and beautiful person. Thankful for the share 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@kerstindrost5610]

Thank you so much for this recipe. Will try it to prepare it on the weekend. I almost do the same recipe for my DIY dish soap. Nothing beats to make your own! Household cleaner....a little bit of vinegar, water and down dish soap. I know...Down dish soap may still have toxins, but you only need a few drops. Works like a charm for me.

[@Mrs.AlbaRamos]

This was amazing! I’ve always wanted to make my own version of homemade laundry soap and this just inspired me. I probably won’t make 5gallons at a time since it seems simple I’ll do 2 gallons instead (especially because I live in a small apartment) and we’re a family of 4

[@adelacristina5665]

Love you girl 💕 you've inspired me to start my curly hair journey back in 2014 now I'm expecting my first baby, no puedo expresar todo lo que me has enseñado ❤ thank you 🇩🇴

[@cindyvining7866]

I make powdered detergent. 3 bars zote soap, 1 box arm and Hammer washing soda, one box borax, one box arm and hammer baking soda. I use a cheese grater on the zote soap and mix together. Lasts for months. You can add downy beads for fragrance.

[@perthkraya3209]

​@@adelacristina5665I had to go and take a look and I subscribed. It seems like an interesting channel and I have had my ha natural for some time now.

[@SkyCloudSilence]

Bruh... that's like saying you want to make 1 portion of lasagna from scratch rather than the entire casserole because the pan is "too big" lmao. Why waste your time and energy... But hey, that's you... if you just have so much energy to waste on being inefficient.

[@ukrena]

​@@cindyvining7866does that powder dilute well in cold water please ?

[@Angebaby1237]

I make all my own soaps lotions scrubs. I never thought of making my own laundry soap!!! Here I go!! 😊

[@anobonano7]

I just made this and am excited to try it tomorrow! It smells so good and it’s so cheap to make. And I love an easy and cheap recipe that I don’t have to make several times. I used a beach cooler since I didn’t have a big bucket like that.

[@vkl514]

Is it good ? I want to make it too 😔

[@JUDGEMENT60]

I just started drying my clothes on the rack outside and I love it!!!!

[@1Lightdancer]

Love your tutorial - and the suggestion to use lemon balm for an infusion! It's a great daily use herb, with so many good properties. I've been using borax dissolved in hot water for most loads, as it's antiviral, antifungal and antibacterial And - great reminder that diapers from nursing babies clean so easily. Line drying when we can is the best! (Reminds me of hanging out clothes with my mom)

[@caragare3214]

My oldest brother and his wife had cloth diapers with , they're kid's

[@K.fonzmama]

I’ve saved a hundred videos of this recipe and this is my FAAAAVORITE

[@stellamartin1145]

Like wow! I’m in my mid 50’s and never knew how to make my own laundry detergent…bless you and thank you🙏

[@pamelastretton7394]

I have just made my first batch, I’m so excited, can’t wait to try it, thank you so much xx

[@donnapeterson1945]

You're amazing! I use the liquid Castille soap and make smaller batches since it's my husband and I - I make 1 gallon at a time. I use 1/4 cup per load. My only thing is it's not a thick as regular laundry detergent but our clothes come out great and clean. We've been saving a ton of money!

[@debbyborgerding9704]

I have several bottles of liquid Castile soap. What are the ingredients and measurements that you use to make this?

[@donnapeterson1945]

@@debbyborgerding9704 it is 3 tablespoons Washing Soda, 3 Tablespoons Borax, then use soap dish soap like Dawn (2 tablespoons) but I use 2 tablespoons of Castile peppermint soap. Note: I found out this week to be careful with Castile soap in HE washers, that it may be bad for them?? My friend said to use Sals soap instead or the Dawn dish soap. I’m doing more research as I do not want to ruin my washing machine. Have fun making your detergent though, it’s fun trying new things.

[@donnapeterson1945]

@@debbyborgerding9704 oh forgot to mention… put ingredients in a 1 gallon jug or container. Pour 4 cups of hot water in jug, swirl until mixed. Let it cool a few minutes. Add 3-4 cups of cold water. Done!

[@debbyborgerding9704]

@@donnapeterson1945 actually I bought Sal Suds quite a while ago and I don't know what to do with it. Now I do. Lol. You mentioned you make a gallon but then you said you use four cups of hot water and four cups of cold water. Can I assume you meant eight cups of hot water and 8 cups of cold water for 1 gallon or did I misread something?

[@donnapeterson1945]

@@debbyborgerding9704 no I just use a 1 gallon container so you can certainly double it but some suds will overflow

[@jupeter24]

This is wonderful. Thanks for your recipe. Also, thank you for bringing up the "green washing" labeling thing, so many people fall for it. Just think about all the people who waste their money on products with harmful chemicals still.

[@jupeter24]

Okay, this is a great idea but I'm going to have to half this recipe.

[@bobb.6393]

@@jupeter24 half half half

[@user-bi1ye1fj9n]

Getting ready to make my second batch. This stuff is great. Best laundry detergent I have ever used. Thanks for sharing.

[@jodie4183]

This laundry detergent is sooooo fab. I always used non bio for sensitive skin but switched to this after watching this video and wow , my clothes have never been so clean and fresh , I had to switch the borax with bicarbonate of soda as we don’t have borax here in the uk , but it is still fabulous . Thankyou so much for your videos they really are a great help to people , blessings upon this lady and her family keep up the good work 🙏🏼 p.s some people speak about the detergent ingredients separating , which happened to me also but a good stir or shake remedies this and I think it only happened as it is winter and so cold in the kitchen , so a warmer storage place may help :) love from uk ❤

[@cindyr.1011]

I am a mom of 3 and make my own laundry soap since moving to the country. I grow my own mint, lavender, and lemongrass. Love knowing whats going into it and it truly does lasts forever. I have to try your liquid laundry soap!!!

[@hopeup2792]

Love it, thanks. I also recently learmed how to make tooth paste because the price for nonflouride has gotten ridiculous.

[@ChrisMusante]

Link for that TP? 😊

[@annemurphy9339]

Are you using boron? I just read about people using that and also bentonite(sp?) clay.

[@karennaimo5157]

Recipe for toothpaste, please!

[@hopeup2792]

​@@karennaimo5157 Tooth Paste 4 tbsp coconut oil 2 tbsp baking soda 1 tbsp - hydrogen peroxide (food grade 3%) 10 drops essential oil (desired flavor… ex. peppermint, spearmint or cinnamon)

[@hopeup2792]

@@ChrisMusante kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYHEZ6Glg8-aobs You will note that her recipe is a little different, but not by much from Dr. Berg’s recipe which includes 3% food grade hydrogen peroxide (see recipe I included below, and doesn’t include the optional sweetener. I may try without the sweeter and if need be use organic stevia.

[@azandersons1735]

Made a one gallon batch to try it and really liked it....and it lasted a long time for the two of us! So we are now embarking on the full five gallon batch. Many thanks!

[@jojo14843]

It's just me so I want to start with 1 gallon too !

[@laredawilder2806]

I am very inspired by your helpful video. Good to see a young mom taking such care of her family. Bravo young mother

[@maggiegoossens1894]

Woman, you have the most beautiful eyes! This grandma can appreciate a thing of beauty still!

[@yesreally7438]

I find it amusing that I got a commercial for Tide during this video 😀 Thank you for this & you're a great, easy-to-understand teacher!

[@a_awake]

Your life is beautiful. Beautiful home, farm, garden 😍😍😍

[@SageOfTruth1111]

I will definitely try this. I go through so much detergent, and I am tired of it. However, I have made my own family body soap, toothpaste, and lotion for the past 8 years. I have saved a lot of money on hygienic products. This is one more I've have got to learn! Thank you so much.❤

[@moniqueeverett2895]

How? Do you ha e recipes you're willing to share?

[@SageOfTruth1111]

@@moniqueeverett2895 Of course! I would love to give you the ingredients. ❤️💯

[@silviadarling3622]

​@@SageOfTruth1111 Share for me, too, please! ❤

[@GodsLittleWarrior]

I would love more information too!

[@lea-annpersic578]

I would be interested in your recipes too, please.

[@melinda6024]

one day I ran out of detergent, so I took a bar of Irish Spring soap, grated it into my washer, and the clothes came out clean and fresh.

[@CrouchingSoldier]

Ha. This made me laugh. Love the smell of Irish Spring!😁

[@onegurl9]

​@@CrouchingSoldier mee too. 😅😅 I bet it was a very fresh nice change from that harsh stuff we buy in the stores. Good thinking. I usually just use a squirt of dish soap. Lol

[@CrouchingSoldier]

@@onegurl9 Funny... I don't know WHY I had never thought to do that. Seems SO obvious now! Just a squirt away, from clean clothes today! 😍😍

[@gabec2494]

Im making a batch this evening with my wife. I cant wait to start using it! I saved a couple kitty litter jugs to store it in.

[@cathy3951]

I'm new at gardening and just happened to plant lemon balm this year! I can't wait to make this soap. Thanks for sharing!♥

[@calliemaddiecats5457]

You'll never be without it again. It'll go through your whole yard. It's great, tho. ❤

[@suzannebinsley5940]

I was thinking beebalm.

[@melissasekely5107]

I’ve got lemon balm in my garden!! I’m making this tomorrow! Oh I can’t wait for my lavender to grow, I wanna use that next time!! I have 35 seedlings to plant outside and this is my first year growing them.

[@Rebecca-bj6uz]

I just made this recipe and I love it! It smells so fresh and was not difficult or too time consuming to make. Thank you for creating this video!

[@Billster1955]

How much homemade soap do you use per large load of clothes?

[@divathedivinegoddess8001]

where'd you get the lemon balm from?

[@kaylag.8411]

I just bought a lemon balm plant from Lowes. Home Depot also has some.@@divathedivinegoddess8001

[@redwoodrebelgirl3010]

​@@divathedivinegoddess8001 Easy to grow. It's a mint, so it grows like a mint!

[@drsabaanjumm]

Doesn't it make hands dry?

[@kurthubbard-beale5003]

What a great Mum and a wonderful woman❤️😌🙏 Love and all the best from a beach in SE Asia🙏

[@ettenaejodeveca6707]

Thanks for this. As a senior with a limited income, I am always looking for ways to save money and stay healthy. I'm going to make a little batch of this.

[@charlottecolloff-hinde7657]

Washing soda is also a sanitizer used at a couple of heaped dessert spoonfuls per load. So for diapers just add extra per load to soften hard water, prevent limescale deposits plus clean & sanitize your laundry and machine.

[@midnull6009]

What do you mean by sanitize? It has no antibacterial/antiviral properties. It does have antifungal properties tho.

[@Julie_loves_YHVH]

This is great! Thank you for sharing. I started making my own toothpaste and love the idea of knowing what’s in all my household products. What a concept to not want potentially dangerous products in our homes. 🏡 🙏🏽☺️

[@JPisms]

I made a bucket 7 months ago and still have a little less than a quarter left. We wash 2 loads a week or every week and a half. I didn't add any scent to the bucket, but I do add some to the half gallon jar I separate it into and refill. This allows me to either pull from the bucket for unscented or use the jar for scented, and you can change the scent every time you refill the jar.

[@cassondradowns9355]

Thank you so much for this recipe!!! I have been looking forever and finally found your channel and I have made my first homemade laundry detergent 🙌 thank you and God bless you and your beautiful family ❤

[@corinnebonafino5211]

I made my laundry soap when I homesteaded and loved it! I love lemon balm and I use it for tea. I’m going to start making my detergent again, but with your twist. Thanks! ❤️

[@armaniartist6185]

How lovely to see this! I use Kirk’s for handmade laundry soap, as well; however, since I do laundry by hand, I just grate Kirk’s Castile soap directly to hot water in the wash tub along with the washing soda, and a wee bit of vinegar when it’s the dog diapers (I run a senior/hospice dog sanctuary). Wishing you and your little one many blessings ❤️

[@kellyc4144]

Good to know about the vinegar! My sweet boy had a traumatic brain injury and has to wear diapers in the house. I'm always very careful about what I wash his diapers in so learning about the vinegar is great!

[@armaniartist6185]

Awwww… sending good thoughts to your little guy ❤️

[@FrankGutowski-ls8jt]

@@kellyc4144 Worthless idea.

[@jcdines8864]

@@FrankGutowski-ls8jt I think you're on the wrong channel ...look for the satanist club......

[@ms.ladylight3209]

Wow, never thought about making my own laundry detergent. Thanks, I'll give this a try.

[@J_Chap]

I thoroughly enjoyed watching this video. Thank you so much. I am going to make some in the next few weeks. I've tried it in the past, but, didn't really care for it. I am going to follow your recipe step by step. My son had cancer and is in remission and I try to make everything as clean as possible for both of us. He has very sensitive skin and I didn't know about the "green washing" and depended on the laundry soap makers to be honest. It doesn't surprise me they aren't. Thank you again for the video I am grateful.

[@lyrialzander]

I just bought everything to make this today. I have very sensitive skin and even the expensive "non toxic" and scent free detergents bug me over time. I bought a castile bar soap that I know is good with my skin. I am lowkey excited.

[@zahrahayati4779]

I never imagined that it’s going to be that easy to make homemade laundry liquid soap Thank you so much and God bless you super lady 👍😘

[@vickisandoval9759]

I love your recipe. Thank You for sharing it! We wanted to try something new and effective and we wanted it to be safe for us and our family. I love this recipe! ❤

[@ItStopsWithMe]

I believe you, I have heard the same thing you said that they said and so far haven't seen them show proof 😊♥️ It shouldn't hurt at all to transition to this instead. Thank you! Now I've got another reason to be interested in zote soap apart from it's look😌✨

[@Butterfly.Creations]

I haven't used this exact recipe but I enjoy seeing how others make laundry detergent. I use the liquid Dr bronners Castile soap because it's easier & less time consuming than hand grating it. I use about 1 cup of soap for 16c of water. I don't know how many loads o got but it lasted me 3 months. I need to find a 5gallon bucket to make it this time around and then store it in jars in the laundry room.

[@ChristineLV]

How much do you use per load?

[@kowgyrl]

Thank you for sharing this! You just answered the only question I had, can I use liquid Castil soap in place of the bar.?. I greatly appreciate it!💕

[@Mel-Ro]

​@@ChristineLV16 cups is 1 gallon so 1 cup of liquid soap per gallon of water, according to the comment above... Hopefully it is correct. I want to try it and I already had the liquid Castile soap, so I was looking for the same answer in the comments. 😉

[@LaciRae]

i had the same idea. but Lisa Bronner says to use 1/3 cup of liquid castile soap per load. which would be a lot more expensive than nearly any other product/method. she says she uses 2 TBS of her Sal Suds instead of the castile soap because it’s better at cleaning. so that is likely the better, more affordable, route to take. she adds 1/2 cup baking soda to the 2 TBS Sal Suds for extra cleaning power when needed (like musty towels).

[@lindapearson8137]

Thank you! I live in an apartment and am feeling overwhelmed by five gallons!

[@karenhamilton504]

Just made this laundry soap but used pink zote soap since already had it. As I was melting my soap shavings in the water, I noticed it was going to take awhile and I wanted to get it done, so I used my immersion blender and oh my, how quickly it mixed up. So I got it made more quickly by doing that one trick. But do let it melt and get soft before using the immersion blender.

[@debpratt52]

Yes, I grated some white Zote soap yesterday into very hot water and let it set overnight. It is mixed very well this morning! I can't wait to try it. The price of laundry detergent has gone up so much in the past year!

[@ZFabia2010]

Wow, what a betiful kitchen, and the chickens!!! And eggs!!! Thankyou so much for this recipe You are beautiful and what a good baby 💕🍼

[@travisandmissydog]

Thank you so much for making this video! Went ahead and ordered everything tonight and should be good to go by next week. I have been getting SO TIRED of spending so much on laundry detergent for myself and my service dog (always washing her bedding and her "place" blanket for public use). Seems like I burn through a gallon of the expensive stuff every couple of months (or less). This is going to be aweome! Thank you for sharing the knowledge, not many people take the time these days. God Bless!!!

[@debbiemiller9762]

Made mine tonight. I had dried lemon balm so i used 1/2 dried herbs in 4 cups water, ket it sit for 5 hrs and then strained. Excited to try out my soup tomorrow evening thanks!