Laundry Room Talk: Homemade Laundry Detergent Essentials & Tips

Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda

Do not Confuse this with Arm & Hammer Baking Soda. They are different forms and don't do the same thing. A natural detergent booster and freshener that can be used around the home. You can read a little about it here Arm & Hammer.

20 Mule Team BORAX

Borax, a detergent booster raises the level of PH level of water closer to neutral. In other words it softens the water.

It is also a natural alternative to ColorSafe Bleach.

Sodium Borate was discovered in Death Valley in 1881. Click here see the complete "History" as well as more information about this product!

Laundry Soaps

Fels-Naptha, Zote, Lirio for regular to heavy duty

Ivory, Kirk's Castile, White Dial Basics for gentle, baby, and regular

Arm & Hammer Baking Soda

This is the product we all have in our homes and is what I was telling you about earlier not to be confused with Arm & Hammer Washing Soda. It has many uses around the home and you can read more about it Here. Other uses Here.

It does make your water even softer and I do add it to my mixtures! You know I buy in bulk so buy the largest most reasonably priced and store for all kinds of household uses.

Oxi-Clean Stain Remover

This product is activated and works best with warm or hot water. Oxygen is released and tackles the stains (not the fabric it says).

Fragrance Crystals or Essential Oils

Fragrance Crystals of some sort may be added to your detergent. Essential Oils are a more natural way to add scent to your laundry detergent.

I have a Homemade Laundry Scent Booster that you can make and add to your wash. It works quite well and is the most viewed post on DollyisCooking.com

You can find more information at the website here: http://bit.ly/1oZwlYx