Make fresh homemade laundry detergent using 4 cupboard ingredients

Fancy making your own laundry detergent to save money this year? Not only is it good for your wallet, but it can reduce plastic waste, as well as work wonders for sensitive skin where you can avoid harsh chemicals. 

Now one woman revealed how you can make a homemade batch yourself using just four ingredients and very little effort.

Over on TikTok, the mum, known as @cleanwithlilyx, shared a clip of the method with her 154,900 followers. She began: “How to make homemade laundry detergent.”

First she got her hands on a set of “lovely” storage jars and thought it was only right to make her own homemade laundry detergent.

The mum grabbed four items, borax, odour crystal and carbonate soda, as well as essential oils which are optional but can work great if you want fragrance.

She explained: “Once you’ve added that to all your jars, you can do it fragrance free but I like to add the essential oils.

“In the first jar, I used lavender oil, [while] in the second jar, I used lemon and orange oil. The lavender one I like to use on my bedding because it gives you that calm cosy smell.

“Once you’ve added your essential oils into the jar, give it a good shake. Just make sure all the powder is mixed together.”

There are many benefits to making your own laundry detergent. Firstly, it’s cost-effective as ingredients like washing soda, baking soda, borax aren’t too expensive and can last a long time.

It’s also eco-friendly as it reduces reliance on bulky plastic containers and single-use packaging, decreasing your household’s plastic footprint.

Worried about your sensitive skin? Well this is another reason why making homemade products is beneficial.

It can allow you to avoid irritants, making it ideal for babies, people with allergies or sensitive skin.

Also you could tailor scents with essential oils or leave them out, depending on what you desire. And the beauty of it all is that you know what’s in your detergent, meaning you avoid harsh chemicals, enzymes that can damage fabrics, and artificial dyes.

And finally, natural ingredients like baking soda effectively clean, deodorise, soften water, and lift stains.