04/23/2026
POWDERED LAUNDRY DETERGENT š§ŗāØ
Iāve been on a mission to create a low-tox home š”, and that meant saying goodbye to store-bought cleaning and personal care products. So many brands claim to be āorganicā or āall-natural,ā but once you actually read the labels⦠itās a different story. And donāt even get me started on āfragranceāācompanies arenāt required to disclose whatās in it, and thatās often where some of the most concerning ingredients hide.
I used to LOVE the smell of Gain detergent⦠now it gives me a headache and makes me feel nauseous 𤢠Funny how your body starts to notice things differently once you make a switch.
This simple powdered detergent recipe actually takes me backāwhen I was younger, I helped my mom with laundry and we always used powder. Thereās something nostalgic about it, but even better knowing exactly whatās in it.
This blend is made with ingredients that naturally and effectively tackle sweat, food, odors, and stainsāwithout the unnecessary extras. Plus, itās eco-friendly and incredibly cost-effective š
š Borax: a natural mineral that whitens, removes residue, and helps fight fungi & bacteria
š Washing Soda: softens water, boosts cleaning power, and helps lift stains
š Baking Soda: gently enhances cleaning without being harsh on fabrics
š§“ RECIPE:
Combine equal parts Borax, washing soda, and baking soda (I did 1 gallon of each). Add 30ml of your favorite essential oil, mix thoroughly, and store in a container of your choice. Use ¼ā½ cup per load.
š° Cost: about $0.02ā$0.04 per load!
I ended up splitting my batch in half to make mixing easierāusing 10 cups of each ingredient with a 15ml bottle of essential oils (I used a blend of Midnight Forest & Lemon šš²). Then I repeated with the remaining ingredients.
Altogether, I made about 3 gallons of powdered detergent š³āwhich should last me 6 months or more!
Simple, affordable, and feels so much better knowing exactly what Iām using in my home š
⨠If youāve been thinking about making the switch to low-tox living, this is such an easy place to start! Try it out and let me know what you think, or drop your favorite natural swaps belowāIād love to hear whatās working for you!