One of my favorite ways to save money is by making my own laundry detergent. Believe it or not but i have saved hundreds of dollars on this recipe i got from the Dugger's book, 20 and Counting.
1 fels naptha soap bar, grated
1 cup washing soda
1/2 cup borax
grate soap. melt in pot of water until completely dissolved. In the mean time take a 5 gallon bucket and put washing soda and borax in it. I am very generous with the borax since we have very hard water and it is really good on hard water. (Borax is also amazing on hard water build up in your shower and shower door). When soap is melted pour into bucket with soda and borax, mix well until dissolved. Fill the rest of the bucket up with warm water. Let it sit overnight. Pour into a container half full and fill the rest up with water. I use 1 cup per large load.
p.s. i couldn't get the soapy smell out of my pan so now it is just my soap pan. So you might want to use something old.
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