{"id":65,"date":"2017-03-14T17:18:01","date_gmt":"2017-03-14T17:18:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/adlibmom.com\/?p=65"},"modified":"2019-04-09T09:05:41","modified_gmt":"2019-04-09T16:05:41","slug":"homemade-liquid-laundry-detergent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adlibmom.com\/index.php\/2017\/03\/14\/homemade-liquid-laundry-detergent\/","title":{"rendered":"Homemade Liquid Laundry Detergent"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you have seven minutes you can make this homemade liquid laundry detergent. There is no soap grating involved and just 3 ingredients, well 4 if you count the water. The longest part of the process is waiting for the water to get hot.<\/p>\n

This recipe works for HE washing machines, that’s what I have.  <\/p>\n

I have been making laundry detergent for two years. I decided to try this because I had become aware of  EWG<\/a> (Environmental Working Group) and learned about products I was using that were not good for my family.  Reading words like asthma and respiratory issues, skin allergies and irritations, development and reproductive toxicity and cancer, really scared me. I started doing research and took baby steps to change what my family was consuming. The first thing I tried was making my own detergent.<\/p>\n

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I used to buy All Free & Clear detergent because there were no harsh fragrances and it didn’t cause any skin allergies, so I thought. To my surprise it scored a D on EWG<\/a>, YIKES! I was fooled by the name but that’s alright because I have learned so much about living healthier and naturally. See, I’m always looking on the bright side.<\/p>\n

Not only is this detergent all natural with no harm to your body, you will save money and it lasts a long time. I have a family of 4 and I get about 100 loads out of it.  Not bad.<\/p>\n

*TIP: I found that putting vinegar in the fabric softener dispenser of the washing machine helped to make my clothes and especially towels soft. The towels used to come out a bit “crunchy”, but not anymore.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Vinegar is not only a great fabric softener but it also helps to get rid of the residue that detergent leaves on the clothes.<\/p>\n

Other articles you might be interested in: Vinegar, Why You Need to be Using it in Your Laundry<\/a> and Three Easy Steps to Detox Your Laundry<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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 Benefits of the Ingredients:<\/h2>\n

Castile soap<\/strong> is a vegetable oil based soap. It is biodegradable and nontoxic.<\/p>\n

Baking Soda<\/strong> is a natural deodorizer that helps to get out smells and stains.<\/p>\n

Salt<\/strong> helps keep clothes from fading, softens the water, and it is a stain fighter.<\/p>\n

What You Need:<\/h4>\n