Penguins in Pink

Resources to rock the mom life!

  • Home
  • Crafts DIY & Sewing
    • Crafts
      • Kids Crafts
    • DIY
      • DIY Blogging Tips
    • Sewing
  • From My Kitchen
    • Appetizers, Soups, Salads Recipes
    • Breakfast Recipes
    • Condiments, Dips, Sauces, & Seasoning Recipes
    • Dessert and Snack Recipes
    • Drink Recipes
    • Freezer Friendly Recipes
    • Main Dish Recipes
    • Side Dishes
  • Family and Life
    • Homeschool
      • Language Arts
        • Book Lists
      • Homeschool Art and Crafts
      • Math & Science
      • Sensory Exploration
  • Housekeeping
    • Cleaning Tips
    • General Tips and Tricks

September 30, 2020 by Brandi

Scented Laundry Detergent

Spread the love
Jump to recipe
Scented Laundry Detergent is a homemade laundry detergent that is comparable to commercial laundry detergents. It makes about 349 loads worth of detergent for less than $31.
This post, Scented Laundry Detergent, may contain affiliate links. This means if you make a purchase through one of these links, Penguins in Pink will receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Penguins in Pink is an Amazon Associate site.

Scented Laundry Detergent is a homemade laundry detergent that is comparable to commercial laundry detergents. It makes about 349 loads worth of detergent for less than $31.

After the success of my trail size scented laundry detergent I knew I was going to make more. Well the time has come to make up a full batch of the laundry detergent.

Scented Laundry Detergent
Scented Laundry Detergent is a homemade laundry detergent that is comparable to commercial laundry detergents. It makes about 349 loads worth of detergent for less than $31.
Supplies:
  • 1 (65 oz) box of borax
  • 1 (55 oz) box of washing soda
  • 3 bars Fels Naptha soap (5.5 oz each)
  • 1 4 pounds box baking soda
  • 1 (48 oz) container Oxiclean
  • 13.7 oz bottle of scent booster (I used Snuggle)
Directions:
  1. Cut the Fels Naptha bars into pieces to fit inside the food chute on your food processor.
  2. Shred the bars of soap with a food processor or box grater.
  3. In a large bag, add soap shreds, borax, washing soda, baking soda, Oxiclean, and scent booster.
  4. Tie the bag closed. Place in a second bag and close that bag too.
  5. Shake and roll the bags around.
  6. Place bags in a medium container.
  7. Untie outer bag and dump the inner bag and any detergent into the container.
  8. Untie the inner bag and dump the laundry detergent into the container.
To use:
  • Use 1 tablespoon per small load of laundry.
  • For a medium to large load use up to 2 tablespoons.
Makes about 33 cups or about 524 tablespoons. Which is about 349 loads.
Scented Laundry Detergent is a homemade laundry detergent that is comparable to commercial laundry detergents. It makes about 349 loads worth of detergent for less than $31.

Since we have some members with sensitive skin I wanted the laundry detergent lightly scented. You can easily double the amount of scent booster in your detergent. I wanted to keep it light and hopefully not irritate anyone’s skin.

The cost breakdown of this laundry detergent is:

  • Fels Naptha soap – $2.91 for 3 bars
  • Borax – $4.39 for one box
  • Washing soda – $4.12 for one box
  • Baking soda – $6.99 for 5 pounds – $5.59 for 4 pounds
  • Oxiclean – $7.71 for 48 ounce container
  • Snuggle Scent Shakes – $5.97 for 1 (13.7 ounce) container

So for $30.69 I can do 349 loads of laundry. Which is $0.09 a load! That is only two cents more per load for scented laundry detergent. Not bad. In contrast the laundry detergent I was using before cost me $0.17 a load.

For our family this batch of laundry detergent will last us almost 6 months at two loads a day.

Do you use homemade laundry detergent?

Have a great day!

Brandi

This post may or may not contain referral links. Please read my disclosure policy here.

Print this recipe

Scented Laundry Detergent

Scented Laundry Detergent is a homemade laundry detergent that is comparable to commercial laundry detergents. It makes about 349 loads worth of detergent for less than $31.
Cuisine Cleaning
Category Housekeeping

Tags

Cleaning,
DIY,
Homemade Cleaners,
Housekeeping,
Tips
Brandi
September 30, 2020
by Brandi
Persons
524
Serving Size
1-2 tablespoons
Prep Time
15 minutes
Total Time
15 minutes
© 2023 This recipe originally appeared on www.penguinsinpink.com
Scented Laundry Detergent is a homemade laundry detergent that is comparable to commercial laundry detergents. It makes about 349 loads worth of detergent for less than $31.

Ingredients

  • 1 (65 oz) box of borax
  • 1 (55 oz) box of washing soda
  • 3 bars Fels Naptha soap (5.5 oz each)
  • 1 4 pounds box baking soda
  • 1 (48 oz) container Oxiclean
  • 13.7 oz bottle of scent booster (I used Snuggle)

Instructions

  1. Cut the Fels Naptha bars into pieces to fit inside the food chute on your food processor.
  2. Shred the bars of soap with a food processor or box grater.
  3. In a large bag, add soap shreds, borax, washing soda, baking soda, Oxiclean, and scent booster.
  4. Tie the bag closed. Place in a second bag and close that bag too.
  5. Shake and roll the bags around.
  6. Place bags in a medium container.
  7. Untie outer bag and dump the inner bag and any detergent into the container.
  8. Untie the inner bag and dump the laundry detergent into the container.

Notes

  • Use 1 tablespoon per small load of laundry.
  • For a medium to large load use up to 2 tablespoons.

http://penguinsinpink.com/scented-laundry-detergent/

Looking for more Housekeeping Tips to clean your home? Check out my Housekeeping: Cleaning Tips and Tricks Board on Pinterest.

Scented Laundry Detergent is a homemade laundry detergent that is comparable to commercial laundry detergents. It makes about 349 loads worth of detergent for less than $31.

❮❮ Previous Post
Next Post ❯ ❯

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

  • Bloglovin
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Reader Favorites

  • 11 Ways to Spice Things Up in the Bedroom
  • 20+ Ways to Reuse Glass Yogurt Jars
  • Easy Peasy Homemade Limeade
  • 35 Questions to Engage Your Preschooler or Toddler
  • Exfoliating Coffee Body Scrub

Featured Posts

Looking to rev up your sex life? Check out these 11 healthy and fun ways to spice things up in the bedroom. Try one tonight for an exciting night!

11 Ways to Spice Things Up in the Bedroom

Letter C is for Caterpillar and Cat Craft is a fun letter a craft making a caterpillar out of a large capital letter C and a cat out of a large lower case letter c with directions and free printables too.

Letter C is for Caterpillar and Cat Craft

Letter H is for House and Horse Craft is a fun letter a craft making a house out of a large capital letter H and a horse out of a large lowercase letter h with directions and free printables too.

Letter H is for House and Horse Craft

Gluten Free Spaghetti Pie is an easy recipe that yields three meals. Made with sausage, GF noodles, spaghetti sauce, Greek yogurt, and two kinds of cheese make this freezer friendly recipe a winner.

Gluten Free Spaghetti Pie

Homemade Ginger Pear Sauce is super easy to make on the stove or in the Crock-pot. Not only is it a delicious snack but it is great for treating upset stomachs.

Homemade Ginger Pear Sauce

  • About Me
  • Contact Us
  • Disclosure Policy

Pretty Chic Theme By: Pretty Darn Cute Design