Homemade Liquid Laundry Detergent
2 gallons + 1 quart Boiling Water
1 bar castile soap (or Ivory), grated
2 cups Borax
2 cups Washing Soda
3 gallon bucket/garbage pail
Empty jugs to store the detergent
Funnel
Mixing Spoon
Cheese Grater
Instructions
Bring 1 gallon of water to a boil and pour into the bucket.
Add the borax and washing soda and stir to dissolve into the water.
Bring 1 quart of water to a boil and add the grated soap to it. Keep stirring (whisking) until the soap is completely melted with no chunks.
Pour the melted soap into the bucket with the already dissolved borax/washing soda mixture. Stir very well.
Add the last gallon of boiling water to the bucket and stir to mix.
Let the detergent cool down a bit (about an hour or so).
Using the funnel, pour the detergent into your empty jugs.
Use between 1/4 to 1/2 cup per load. (around 1/4 cup for HE washers)