DIY Non-Toxic Laundry Detergent Recipe

Create a simple, effective non-toxic laundry detergent in minutes!

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April 17, 2024

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Welcome to our DIY guide on making your own non-toxic laundry detergent!

This simple recipe uses just a few common household ingredients to create an effective and non-toxic cleaning solution. Follow along as we provide step-by-step instructions to mix up your detergent in no time.

How to make your own DIY non-toxic laundry detergent

Ingredients:

1/2 gallon empty detergent jug
1/2 cup liquid castile soap
1/2 cup baking soda
15 drops essential oil

Directions:

Grab your empty detergent jug.
Pour in the liquid castile soap, baking soda, and your preferred essential oils. We love using sandalwood, but feel free to use whatever blend you like!
Fill the jug with hot water, leaving some space at the top.
Seal the jug tightly and shake it well to blend everything.
Use 1/4 to 1/3 cup of your homemade detergent per laundry load. Remember to gently shake the jug before pouring.
Enjoy clean, fresh-smelling clothes without any harsh chemicals!

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Authors

Camille May, Product Curator

Hey, I’m Camille—co-creator of Welpr and your go-to guide for all things clean living. After selling my last company in the health food space, I went non-toxic to heal an autoimmune condition. It did wonders for my health, but navigating which products to buy wasn’t easy. We built Welpr to make that journey feel a bit easier. When I’m not working on Welpr, you’ll usually find me in the sauna, sipping a raw milk latte while doing a puzzle, or walking with my pit bull Romeo in my hometown of Austin, TX.

Olushola M. Awoyemi, Medical Reviewer

Olushola M. Awoyemi (aka Shola) is a board-certified toxicologist and a research scientist with a PhD in Environmental Toxicology. Shola's long-term ambition is to be recognized as a world-renowned expert in toxicology, risk assessment, and management, with experience spanning across institutions like the US EPA, US FDA, NIEHS, USDA, UNEP, WHO, and possibly within Fortune 100 companies in the Chemical, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, Consumer goods, or IT sectors.