If you’ve been around here long, I’m sure that you’ve come across my DIY Cloth Diaper Detergent at one point or another. You might use it, or perhaps you’ve toyed with the idea of making it, but thought it would be too much work. Have no fear, it’s both affordable and easy to make!
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Thanks so much for this, I may try it soon!
This is great! Do you know if it is safe to use with a HE front load washer?
I love this recipe!!! I've been using it for about 6 months on my diapers and I've had zero stink problems and never had to strip for leaks! Thanks so much! I haven't even finished my first oxi bucket full of detergent in 6 months! I wash diapers on average 3-4 times a week! About 2 wash cycles every time as I use a laundry mat and have always used a laundry mat with old machines and I feel it is the only way they get clean.
This is such an easy method, I poured everything in in thirds mixing before I added more, it wasn't difficult but it was dusty. I'll definitely try this next time!
Do you give more details on how you add soap to make this good for cloths? or does it get cloths clean without adding soap? It would be great if I could use this for the rest of my laundry as well…and do you use a different amount for your laundry then the diapers?
Lesnys, it is HE safe, just use less about 1/2-3/4 of the standard amount
You can split this batch and add soap by grating bar soap and adding it to it, or by using Dr. Bronners and just adding a small squirt to each load. I know many people that use it without soap for all of their clothes and it works well.
Thank you so much for posting this! I am looking forward to making it!