Affordable & Easy to make
Non Toxic & Safe (also safe for cloth diapers)
About 70 medium washes
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cup Baking Soda
- 1 1/2 cup Washing Soda
- 1 cup Borax (optional)
- 1/2 cup Epsom Salt
- 2 tbps Salt
- 5 drops of Essential Oils (optional) – I use Rosemary, Melaleuca (Tea Tree), Lavender & Lemon Essential Oils.
*All can be bought at Walmart, if you can’t find the washing soda, they have some on Amazon.
Direction: Use 1-2 tablespoons (depending in your load)
I have heard from people that Borax and cause infernality issues. Plus any recipes I looked at you could use washing soda instead of Borax both were not needed. What are your comments on this/
Borax (sodium tetraborate) is a boron mineral and salt that’s mined directly from the ground. Some people have mixed feelings about which it’s good or bad for us and the environment. Boron (which is found in borax) is an essential mineral that the body needs for bone building, immune function, and brain function. Plants need it to grow. But, like anything, it’s needed in small moderation. Much like salt.
For me, my personal thought, borax is just fine to use in my household cleaning routine. ESPECIALLY as a laundry detergent, but yes it can be optional, I like to use both to make my clothes extra clean.