I'm going to keep this week's post short, as I know everyone needs to spend time with family. But I still wanted to post something useful, so below I'm going to post two recipes for making your own laundry detergent using essential oils and natural ingredients. Enjoy!
Basic Liquid Formula
- 2 1/4 cups liquid castile soap
- 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
- 1 tbsp glycerin
- 3/4 cup water
- 20 (or so) drops of your favorite essential oil
Combine everything into a plastic container, squirt bottle, whatever your storage of choice is. Shake well before adding to the wash. Add 1/4 cup of this formula per average-size load; 1/2 cup for large or heavily soiled loads.
Basic Laundry Powder Formula
- 1 cup washing soda (you can easily find this in your laundry aisle at the store)
- 1 cup baking soda
- 1 cup soap flakes or finely grated pure bar soap (be sure the bar says "soap" and not "detergent"; you'd be surprised how much much "soap" isn't actually soap)
- 20 (or so) drops of your favorite essential oil
Combine everything and store in a plastic container or your storage of choice. Use 1/2 cup for an average load of laundry.
Below is a chart of essential oils that are good choices to use in laundry and why:
| Oil | Properties |
| Cedar | Adds a clean, woodsy scent |
| Chamomile* | Soothing (avoid if you have hayfever allergies) |
| Lavender | Relaxing |
| Lemon | Fresh, clean, stimulating; helps to whiten laundry |
| Peppermint | Fresh & clean |
| Tea tree | Antibacterial & antifungal |
| Sweet orange* | Helps remove stains and whiten laundry (has a tint; don't add much) |
| Grapefruit | Fresh, clean, stimulating; also helps to whiten; antibacterial |
Next week, I'll be giving you a list of my "must have" essential oils. If you're just starting out using essential oils, these are the ones you want to add to your collection! Until then...
Peace, Love, & Natural Blessings,
Candace
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