How To Make Your Own Liquid Laundry Soap

Take control of your laundry routine by crafting your own laundry soap with this simple recipe. Empower yourself with a chemical-free, budget-friendly solution that is perfect for sensitive skin.

DIY Liquid Laundry Soap Recipe

written by Texas

Updated: November 11, 2024

There are many reasons a person would want to make their laundry soap: saving money, knowing what is washing their laundry, less chemicals, and sensitivities or allergies, to name a few.  It is empowering knowing what you are putting on your body and what goes into your laundry detergent.  

I have been making my laundry soap for over a decade. I wanted to share my goto recipe. It is simple and it does take a little bit of work, but it lasts for months.  

Tips before you begin:

1. Use a food processor to grate the soap beforehand. You can then store the extra soap flakes in a container for later use in other recipes.
2. Reuse an old liquid laundry detergent container. I use an old 1.5-gallon container with a scent-free laundry detergent, that I washed well before use.

Holistic Living Recipe: DIY Laundry Soap

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 gallon container (reused from a scent-free laundry product)
• 3/4 cup grated soap (Fels Naptha soap)
• 1/4 cup Arm & Hammer Washing Soda
• 1/4 cup Borax
• Water

Instructions:

1. Grate the bar of Fels Naptha soap using a food processor and store the rest in a Ziplock baggie for future use.
2. Heat 6 cups of water on the stovetop, add the grated soap, and heat until the soap is dissolved. Set aside and allow to cool.
3. In the container, add 2 cups of water, then add the borax and washing soda, and blend (you can add the top of the container and shake).
4. Add the water and soap mixture to the container, then fill the rest with water. Mix well by shaking the container.
5. Before each use, shake the container well. Use approximately 1/4 cup per load and adjust accordingly.

It is my sincerest wish that this recipe helps you to empower yourself.  Please take this step towards a more holistic lifestyle and enjoy the benefits of cleaner and more gentle laundry care.