Comments on: Homemade Laundry Soap

By: EJ Heinrich

EJ Heinrich — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 13:19:15 +0000

In reply to Kristin. I have a front loading machine and this is quite safe for it. I have been using a recipe similar to this one for over 3 years now and I will never go back. I keep an electric hot water kettle in my laundry room. I add my soap in hot water and dissolve it then I pour in in my machine as a liquid. And this way I can use cold water in my machine! Works like a champ.

By: Dawn

Dawn — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 14:10:24 +0000

You might want to consider using a coconut oil based soap instead of castile. Coconut oil based soap has a better cleansing numbers than castile (olive oil) soap. I make my own bar soap and grate it into laundry soap.

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 19:41:49 +0000

I love using lavender!

By: Miss Min

Miss Min — Wed, 11 Mar 2015 23:52:59 +0000

I’ve heard a lot of great things about this soap. Read a lot too. But what is your take on how it effects sensitive skin? My son and I break out from the simplest detergent changes. From one brand of free amd clear to the next brand of free amd clear can throw our nervous systems into war like condition dancing on our skin. What would be a less harsh powder than borax?

By: zoraida cruz

zoraida cruz — Wed, 11 Mar 2015 15:20:54 +0000

Utilizo el SA8 Legacy of Clean Biodegradable…que puede decirme al respecto. Gracias por compartir sus conicimientos e información las cuales son de mucho beneficio.

By: Cheri

Cheri — Wed, 11 Mar 2015 09:29:08 +0000

I have been making homemade laundry soap w/ 1 bar fels naptha, 1 cup of borax, & 1 cup of washing soda. After grating the bar & mixing w/ the powders, I run them through my Nutribullet. It gives a finer mixture that dissolves easily in any water temp. 1 tbsp is all that is needed in my front loader. Cleans great & costs about 6 cents per load. I couldn’t imagine using a 1/4 to 1/2 cup (especially w/ this recipe calling for 2 cups of the powders + baking soda). JMO

By: Lauren

Lauren — Wed, 11 Mar 2015 00:29:06 +0000

Has anyone used this on cloth diapers?

By: Sonia Lara-Lopez

Sonia Lara-Lopez — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 06:26:57 +0000

I have been using homemade laundry soap. I lke it, but I have a problem with whites becoming dingy. I am told because of hard water. Some people use Iron Out, Oxyclean, mixing some regular detergent, or a bluing agent. I have a regular washing machine: may tag heavy duty. I really would like to continue to use homemade laundry detergent. I use dawn, as one of the ingredients. Mp lease help with the dinginess.

By: Rhoda Edwards

Rhoda Edwards — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 22:17:48 +0000

I have received the gluten free cookbook and now I am going to try out this laundry soap as soon as I gather all the materials. Thank you so much Dr. Axe. Blessings.

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 02:28:45 +0000

In reply to Susie Montalvo. Yes it is

By: Susie Montalvo

Susie Montalvo — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 01:27:29 +0000

I have recently had to change all, my cleaning agents to free n clear due to an excema problem I didn’t have before. I would presume this homemade laundry soap is much milder than commercial ones like tide or bleach for whites??

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Susie

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 02:09:50 +0000

ive been making my own liquid laundry detergent with the above ingredients and using it in my HE washer for 4 years now. I melt the grated Fels Naptha soap bar in 4c hot water on the stove stirring till dissolved. Then dump in a 5 gallon empty paint bucket and fill halfway with hot tap water then add 1c Super Washing Soda, 1/2c Borax, and the lavender oil. Stir it and fill to the top with hot tap water. This lasts me 6 month to a year with my family of 5 and only costs about $4!!! As needed, I fill an old laundry detergent bottle halfway with this mix from the paint bucket then fill the other half with tap water. Just shake it each time before you add it to the washer because it may separate. HTH

By: Nancy

Nancy — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 01:21:43 +0000

In reply to Dr. Josh Axe. I have an HE washer and have been using and making home made Laundry detergents for about 6 years .....I do recommend running citric acid through every couple of months but I would do that for any washing machine to keep it gunk free and fresh smelling!

By: Christine

Christine — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 23:39:02 +0000

In reply to Kristin. You can use it in HE, you have to wait until the water runs through soap dispenser. Add detergent to water as it passes through.

By: kindra

kindra — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 22:28:41 +0000

In reply to Kristin. I make a version of this using similar ingredients. It adds baking soda super wash and instead of castille uses fels naptha. I have an HE washer and it works wonderfully

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 19:33:03 +0000

In reply to Matthew.

I believe hydrogen peroxide and lemon juice also work: http://raising6kids.wordpress.com/2013/08/19/diy-natural-bleach-alternative/

By: Matthew

Matthew — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 18:26:16 +0000

This is wonderful and I just found that soap in the store! Any tips on whites to replace bleach or is bleach okay?

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 13:39:36 +0000

In reply to Hazel. I would start off with 1/8-1/4 cup

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 13:39:08 +0000

In reply to Hayley. I do not personally have a HE washer and had to do some researching but from what I understand, HE washers require low foaming detergents. The ingredients in this recipe do fall under that category and for that reason, I don't believe there should be a problem with it. If you're really worried, you cans start off using 1/8-1/4 cup of the detergent.

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 13:38:03 +0000

In reply to Melody. I do not personally have a HE washer and had to do some researching but from what I understand, HE washers require low foaming detergents. The ingredients in this recipe do fall under that category and for that reason, I don't believe there should be a problem with it. If you're really worried, you cans start off using 1/8-1/4 cup of the detergent.

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 13:37:42 +0000

In reply to Brenda S. I do not personally have a HE washer and had to do some researching but from what I understand, HE washers require low foaming detergents. The ingredients in this recipe do fall under that category and for that reason, I don't believe there should be a problem with it. If you're really worried, you cans start off using 1/8-1/4 cup of the detergent.

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 13:37:34 +0000

In reply to Kristin. I do not personally have a HE washer and had to do some researching but from what I understand, HE washers require low foaming detergents. The ingredients in this recipe do fall under that category and for that reason, I don't believe there should be a problem with it. If you're really worried, you cans start off using 1/8-1/4 cup of the detergent.

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 13:37:13 +0000

In reply to bridgette Hammond. It should work great on infant clothing

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 13:36:50 +0000

In reply to Peggy. I do not personally have a HE washer and had to do some researching but from what I understand, HE washers require low foaming detergents. The ingredients in this recipe do fall under that category and for that reason, I don't believe there should be a problem with it. If you're really worried, you cans start off using 1/8-1/4 cup of the detergent.

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 13:36:40 +0000

In reply to Rita. I do not personally have a HE washer and had to do some researching but from what I understand, HE washers require low foaming detergents. The ingredients in this recipe do fall under that category and for that reason, I don't believe there should be a problem with it. If you're really worried, you cans start off using 1/8-1/4 cup of the detergent.

By: Teresa Miles

Teresa Miles — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 11:02:44 +0000

This is a very expensive way to wash clothes. i have to wash for 7 people, i can buy a bottle of laundry liquid at my local corner shop for £1 that does 28 washes!!

By: bridgette Hammond

bridgette Hammond — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 01:18:26 +0000

Can you use on infant clothing

By: Rita

Rita — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 21:51:23 +0000

Can this be used for he washers and how much? I see many peoples have ask the same question but no answer!

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 20:33:18 +0000

In reply to Jacalyn. Sorry about that. The links should now work.

By: Peggy

Peggy — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 20:20:47 +0000

We are still waiting on the HE machine question.

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 03:08:32 +0000

In reply to karen vandegrift.

http://store.draxe.com/products/the-real-food-diet-cookbook

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 02:59:07 +0000

In reply to Audrey. I think it's a fine option for cleaning clothes.

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 02:58:38 +0000

In reply to dlynn. 1/2 cup.

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 02:58:18 +0000

In reply to Raba Jacobs. Yes, it is.

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 02:54:52 +0000

In reply to Tonya. Yes, 1/2 cup

By: Tonya

Tonya — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 19:31:41 +0000

I just made this recipe for the laundry soap. How much do you use/recommend in a typical load of laundry. I see that it says 30 servings. Does that mean this amount should last for 30 loads?

By: Bonnie hopkins

Bonnie hopkins — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 17:27:51 +0000

Can you send me a receipe for liquid laundry detergent . I don’t always wash clothes with hot water and these powders may not desolve thoughrouly thank you love your articles they are very useful and i love sharing them and trying new ways to improve health

By: Hazel

Hazel — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 03:57:38 +0000

How much laundry soap goes in an HE washer?

By: Juliet Estacion

Juliet Estacion — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 01:35:31 +0000

How much is the cost if all the ingredient in making the Home made laundry soap?

By: Jacalyn

Jacalyn — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 00:26:45 +0000

Please redo the link to this? 1 bar of grated Castile Soap Bar or I like to get a deal and buy them in bulk here. Thank you,

By: Hayley

Hayley — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 23:25:27 +0000

Can this be used in a High Efficiency washing machine? Thanks!

By: Raba Jacobs

Raba Jacobs — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 23:03:20 +0000

Wondering if the laundry soap is suitable for front loaders

By: Melody

Melody — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 20:57:30 +0000

How much do I use per load for HE washer? Is it safe for HE machines?

By: dlynn

dlynn — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 20:49:29 +0000

Hi Dr. Axe. How much of this should be used per load? thanks

By: karen vandegrift

karen vandegrift — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 20:25:29 +0000

want to purchase your book where can I get it…

By: about the book

about the book — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 20:24:35 +0000

do you have a regular book I can buy somewhere,,,thanks

By: Audrey

Audrey — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 19:59:24 +0000

What is your opinion on the safety of Borax? I’ve seen it debated both ways.

By: Jacalyn Lantrip

Jacalyn Lantrip — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 19:25:36 +0000

The link for the Castile soap only brings up this page again? Maybe recheck this or post the link for us? Thanks Doc! ;-)

By: Brenda S

Brenda S — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 19:10:54 +0000

Will this work in the crazy new HE washers?

Thanks

By: Kristin

Kristin — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 19:08:02 +0000

Is this recipe ok to use for the HE ( High Efficiency) washers?? Thanks!!