Making your own eco friendly washing powder will save you a tonne of money and better yet, you’ll know exactly what is in it, which means no nasties!
The basic ingredients are the same for both powder and liquid form. If you prefer to have your laundry liquid ready to go, the following recipe can easily be adapted into a liquid.
Simply put all ingredients into a blender and mix until fine. Store the mixture in a sealed airtight container.
When you’re ready to use, dissolve a teaspoon in ½ cup of boiling water and add to the detergent section of your washing machine.
Eco-friendly laundry liquid recipe
To make a laundry liquid, you need all of the above plus:
Again this is suitable for both top loaders and front loaders.
You can experiment with different essential oils every time you make a new batch to find your favourite smell.
And there we have it; a simple, cost effective, eco friendly solution to make your own eco friendly washing detergent!