make your own laundry detergent
July 23, 2010
happy friday dear ones! today i want to introduce to you one of favorite people around the web, tonia of itty bitty impacts! her blog is about taking care of the environment and how itty bitty things ready do add up and make a huge difference. she takes such a fun approach to sharing with us how to minimize our impact, you’ll have fun learning as you flip through all the pretty pages of advice, tips and how to’s.
i wanted to share with you this video on how to make your own laundry detergent (isn’t tonia cute?)! store bought laundry detergent is full of harmful ingredients such as quaternary ammonium sodium carbonate, sodium alkyl benzene sulfonate, sodium silicate, bleach, and some phosphates (just to name a few), and i don’t want to be wearing those or dumping them in the earth. since ec0-friendly detergent is so expensive, this is an easy, very effective and affordable way to make your own laundry detergent at home that won’t harm your family or the earth.
if you haven’t already, enjoy perusing the pages of itty bitty impact where you’ll find advice on diy facial’s, green weddings, preserving herbs and so much more!
have a lovely weekend, see you here on monday! xo, bonnie
wrap up: {cleaner} {diy} {earth} {eco friendly} {laundry detergent} {simple living} {sustainable}
welcome lovelies! my name is bonnie and this is where i roost. i hope you'll grab a cup of tea and make yourself comfy- we look forward to getting to know you! you can learn more about me and why i love to blog 
i’m adding this to my list of things to try when i have the time … thanks for sharing!
Can you use this for HE front loading washers? I don’t want to break my machine, but I would love to try it!
yes! this is what tonia says: “{Regarding High Efficiency (HE) and Front-Load Washers: You may have been told you need to use “special soap” for your HE or front-load washing machine. This is because they use less water, so they require soap that is less sudsy. The good news is, the homemade detergent in this recipe is VERY low suds. Just make sure you use the recommended amount of detergent.}”
this is a great tip!thank you for the intro to tonia’s blog as well bonnie!
this is so easy! I’ve never seen that washing soda before but then again I’ve never been looking for it, as soon as I find it, I think I’ll be making this.
one question, is this good for sensitive skin and noses? we are a family full of sensitive skin, we can’t even use that Tide made for sensitive skin
I was going to ask the same question Gina asked. Thanks for the answer!~
I will do this!!! :)
Thanks for this! Will definitely be making a batch in the next few days.
I’ve always wanted to do this, but have been intimidated by the process and not knowing how to…now I realize there is no reason not to! So simple! Thanks Bonnie!