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Homemade laundry powder and fabric softener recipes

Want to save money while also being kind to the environment? Making your own laundry powder and fabric softener is a simple way to do it.

Laundry powder

You will need:

How to:

1. Grate the bar of soap using a grater in your food processor or the fine side of a hand grater

2. Place the soap and the rest of the ingredients in a large bucket.

3. Store the mixture in an airtight container

Note: To use, you will need just one tablespoon per wash.

Fabric softener

You will need:

How to:

1. Pour the vinegar into your glass bottle.

2. Add a bunch of your favourite herbs such as lavender.

3. Add 12 drops of your favourite essential oil – try lavender to match the fresh herbs.

Note: To use, just add a quarter cup per wash.

Related links:

How to make your own cleaning wipes

Add colour to your home (without painting)

20 great uses for vinegar

 

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