Since my most popular posts are my homemade laundry detergent and homemade Shout, I figured I need to post my final homemade laundry recipe to complete the deal.
I just recently started using this recipe when I ran out of my store-bought softener. As always, I was skeptical. I had all the ingredients in my cupboard, so I gave it a go. So glad I did. I adore it completely! In fact, I just made my second batch of it this morning. You can store it in your old fabric softener container, or use a clean milk jug.
The cost for 3 quarts comes in around 75 cents!!! I used cheap Suave Mango conditioner and it worked perfectly. It smelled heavenly and left a hint of the mango scent on my clothes. I wanted a bit stronger scent on my dried clothes so I added some orange essential oil to the mix. Just a few drops did the trick. My clothes really smell delicious now!
So there you have it. All my laundry secrets revealed. And since I save so much money on my laundry, I don’t feel guilty walking into my favorite kitchen supply store and buying another bowl I don’t need.
My name is Carole, and I have a bowl problem……
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Carole Jones is an Arizona-based cookbook author & food blogger. She's authored The 30 Minute Cooking From Frozen Cookbook and the self-published Take 5: Chicken e-cookbook. For the past 15 years, Carole has shared her culinary adventures cooking and baking for her six brutally honest children here on My Kitchen Escapades. Hot, crusty bread is Carole's love language, but her two adorable grandchildren are a close second. Yes, second. Don't judge.
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32 comments
I just wanted to tell you that I pinned your post on fabric softner and it’s been repinned almost 500 times. I tried it and I love this softner so much! Thanks so much for the post! I also want to try your rainbow rice, but I haven’t felt that adventurous yet! 😉
Thanks Tara! Pinterest is my biggest traffic source right now 🙂 I’m so glad you love the fabric softener as much as I do! The rainbow rice is super easy, so don’t hesitate!
Hi there. I made the fabric softener and for some reason I still have a lot of static. Any thoughts? Anything else I can add?
I’m surprised to hear your trouble with static. Since I switched to this recipe, mine has almost disappeared. The only suggestion I would have is to increase the amount you are using. See if that helps.
I made this yesterday when I ran out of store bought fabric softener and it works just as well for so much less. Next on the list is laundry powder. I just wish there was a recipe for dishwasher powder. Thanks for the recipe
Quick question: Does this mixture separate, or can I use it right out of the container? Genius, by the way. I love it!
alioop – Thanks for your comment. There is a recipe floating out there for dishwasher powder, but it isn’t much cheaper than a store brand at the store. I have never tried it.
Hilary – Yes, it stays all mixed together. I put mine in an old milk jug and do shake it, but it isn’t necessary. Just a habit I guess. I also shake my milk before pouring 🙂
Where do you purchase your essential oil?
Hi! I love your recipes and ideas, and have been making my own laundry soap for almost a year now and love it. I live in a very small town however and my car is currently in the shop so i have no way to go get conditioner and i dont have enough on hand. I was wondering though if you thought body lotion might work well? maybe use a little less than 2 cups?
Lumartin – you can get them on Amazon, or if you have a massage/chiropractic place in town, they often sell them as well.
Amanda – Glad to have you with us! I would seriously hesitate to use body lotion, but I can’t really give you a specific reason why. I think the oil in the lotion might not get out of your clothes. Wait until you get some conditioner!