Laundry Soap

I think one of the most overpriced items I buy is laundry detergent. Especially because about half or more is water (don't forget to mention all of the extra chemicals added)! I decided to go on a hunt for a more affordable option and maybe a more green option as well. I found a really simple recipe that incorporated some of the ingredients I keep on hand anyway. Deal!

What you'll need:

1 Bar of soap of your choosing
1 Cup of Borax
1 Cup of Washing Soda
Baking soda (optional but I always splash a little in there)
Cheese grater
Container of your choosing

Start by using the cheese grater to shred your bar of soap. This is the part that required some elbow grease. :) Once your bar of soap is completely shredded into your container add the rest of the ingredients and mix. That's it. Amazing right? I've been using this recipe for maybe 8 or more months now and I love it. It's easy to do and cheap to make. Each load of laundry requires about a tablespoon of the mixture added to the water before your clothes. You can add more for extra soiled clothes. I like to just eyeball it. :)