Homemade Dishwasher & Laundry Detergent

I came across recipes for homemade dishwasher and laundry detergent on a website or blog but I cant remember where it was; I just wrote down the recipes - so I take no credit for these creations! :) I was nearly almost out of both dish and laundry detergent so I thought I would give these a shot....plus it is much cheaper and lasts longer!

(Use in your appliances at your own risk)


Dishwasher Detergent

1 cup Borax
1 cup Washing Soda
2 cups (1container) LemiShine
plastic container/scooper

All of these products I found at Walmart in the detergent aisle. You just mix it all together and use approximately 1 Tablespoon per compartment.



Laundry Detergent

1 cup Borax
1 cup Washing Soda
1 bar Fels Naptha Soap, grated
1/4 cup Oxy Clean (optional)
grater
container/scooper

Mix it all together; it will look clumpy.

Use 1 Tablespoon for light loads and 2 Tablespoons for larger loads.  I made a double batch and used the OxyClean.

Just thought I would share...it was fun to make! :) I will update with how I like them and how long they are lasting!

Easter 2011

Well I am a little behind but thought I would share some pictures from Easter weekend.

Easter Egg Hunt at Church

Caroline and Hannah

Serious egg hunting

Now some family picutres before lunch...