After creating our own hand soap we’ve been on a household product DIY kick! Creating your own laundry detergent is cost efficient and is better for your body and the environment.

So why not try it? If convenience is a concern, you’d be surprised how easy it is to do and you can make everything in batches.

DIY Laundry Detergent 

Grate and mix! That’s all there is to it!

What You’ll Need:

• Airtight container

• Cheese grater

• 1 cup washing soda

• 5 oz Castile bar soap with organic essential oils

• ¼ cup Baking soda

Grate the bar of soap – Use a small cheese grater to grate the entire bar of soap into a large bowl or dish.

Mix all ingredients – Add all ingredients into an airtight container and shake well. Make as much or as little as you’d like; just adjust the proportions as needed. Allow the ingredients to settle before opening the container.

To use – Mix and scoop 2 tablespoons per load into the washing machine. For larger loads use 3 tablespoons.

DIY Reusable Dryer Sheets 

Store bought dryer sheets are filled with chemicals and are only good for a onetime use. Our favorite hack are these reusable dryer sheets. They are incredibly easy, inexpensive and sustainable!

What You’ll Need:

• Airtight container

• Washcloths

• ½ cup white vinegar

• 8-12 drops of essential oils

Mix all ingredients – Add vinegar and essential oils in the airtight container and mix well.

Add washcloths – Fold and stack washcloths and place vertically into the jar. Close jar until ready to use.

To use – Ring out before throwing into the dryer. Use one cloth per dryer load.

* We were worried these would get moldy sitting there in the jar…they don’t!

DIY Fabric Freshener Spray 

If you buy Fabreez, save about $30.00 a year with this hack! Pour and shake it up!

What You’ll Need:

• Spray bottle

• Funnel

• 12 oz of distilled water

• 2 oz vodka or gin

• 20 drops of essential oils

Mix all ingredients – Use a funnel to add water and vodka into a spray bottle. Remove funnel, add essential oils then shake well.

To use – Give a shake and spray on clothes, fabric and upholstery for a fresh and clean scent.