12/3/2023 0 Comments Homemade detergent![]() Just one teaspoon can be lethal for a full-grown adult to ingest. It can be fatal for children when ingested, even at doses around half a teaspoon. However, just because something is naturally occurring does not mean it is automatically safe and healthy to use.īorax is very harsh on the body, creating all types of irritation and organ damage over time of coming into contact with it. Similarly to washing soda, borax (also known as sodium tetraborate) is a salt mineral that is naturally occurring. These are some of the reasons that I do not personally like to work with washing soda, even though it is a naturally occurring compound. It is also recommended to wear gloves at all times when working with washing soda, because it can cause chemical burns if not handled properly. Unlike baking soda, washing soda can damage the surfaces of your clothes over time, fade colors, and eat away at delicate fabrics. One of the reasons that washing soda is not quite as safe as baking soda is because it is higher on the pH scale. Though sodium carbonate (washing soda) and sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) have some similarities, they are molecularly different than each other, and have different chemical properties. Sodium Carbonate, also known as washing soda, is a naturally-occurring in-organic compound. Why Leave Out These Ingredients No Washing Soda Adding a liquid Castile soap to the recipe rounds out the overall potency and effectiveness of this homemade laundry detergent recipe. It’s degreasing as well, which helps to lift greasy spots out of clothing. Liquid Castile SoapĬastile soap is wonderful at cleaning and washing away dirt and grime. ![]() It’s also a wonderful cleaning and scrubbing agent that boosts the overall effectiveness of the detergent. Sea salt works to remove stains and keep the coloring in clothes from bleeding into other pieces of laundry. It is alkaline (soap-like) on the pH scale, making it a great laundry detergent ingredient for neutralizing odors, softening water, and removing stains. Sodium Bicarbonate, also known as baking soda, is a wonderful all-natural household cleaner, and it is used in a variety of cleaning (and baking!) recipes. This led me on the journey to learn how to make homemade laundry detergent, what common ingredients there are, how they work, and how safe they really are. And while they were mostly non-toxic ingredients, some of them can still be irritating to the skin, and it would definitely be toxic if accidentally swallowed or inhaled. However, I recently discovered that I still never truly read the label to see what the actual ingredients were. I’ll admit, years ago I switched to an all-natural laundry detergent, and I felt good about it because it didn’t have the artificial fragrances and toxins that other store-bought detergents did. Keep reading to learn how to make the best homemade laundry detergent! Why Make Homemade Laundry Detergent Not only that, but this recipe is fully non-toxic. It’s so simple to make, only requires 3 ingredients, and is far more cost effective than store-bought laundry detergents. This homemade laundry detergent definitely needs to be next on your list. ![]() Once you start going down the rabbit hole of making your own homemade cleaning products, you won’t want to stop. ![]()
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