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How To Make Your Own Laundry Detergent

November 21, 2022 by BlessingsInSurprise

Hey, guys! I just wanted to share my recipe for homemade laundry detergent with all of you. Not only is this recipe easy to throw together, but it is also a HUGE money saver for the family!  In this video, I’ll talk you through how to make it, step by step.  (Scroll down to see the written recipe and links to the products featured in this episode.)

RECIPE:

1 cup borax

1 cup washing soda

2/3 bar Fels-Naptha

Hot water to fill 5 gallon bucket

 

*As an affiliate, I may receive a small commission on products purchased through the links below, at no additional cost to you.

STIRRING WAND FOR DRILL: https://amzn.to/3TSfWTS

BORAX: https://goto.walmart.com/c/3826906/565706/9383?veh=aff&sourceid=imp_000011112222333344&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2F20-Mule-Team-All-Natural-Borax-Laundry-Detergent-Booster-Multi-Purpose-Household-Cleaner-65-Ounce%2F20850525%3Fathbdg%3DL1100

WASHING SODA: https://goto.walmart.com/c/3826906/565706/9383?veh=aff&sourceid=imp_000011112222333344&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FArm-Hammer-Super-Washing-Soda-Detergent-Booster-Household-Cleaner-55oz%2F19407690%3Fathbdg%3DL1100

FELS-NAPTHA: https://goto.walmart.com/c/3826906/565706/9383?veh=aff&sourceid=imp_000011112222333344&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FFels-Naptha-Laundry-Bar-Stain-Remover-Light-Fresh-Scent-1-Count%2F15028872%3Fathbdg%3DL1100

OXI CLEAN: https://goto.walmart.com/c/3826906/565706/9383?veh=aff&sourceid=imp_000011112222333344&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FOxiClean-Versatile-Stain-Remover-Powder-Laundry-Stain-Remover-for-Clothes-and-Home-5-Lbs%2F19406200%3Fathbdg%3DL1100

ALL FREE AND CLEAR DETERGENT: https://goto.walmart.com/c/3826906/565706/9383?veh=aff&sourceid=imp_000011112222333344&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2Fall-Mighty-Pacs-Laundry-Detergent-Pacs-25-Count-Free-Clear-for-Sensitive-Skin-Pouch%2F270257429%3Fathbdg%3DL1100

As always, feel free to email me at anne@blessingsinsurprise.com with questions or comments.

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Grandma’s Homemade Pancake and Waffle Batter

December 20, 2018 by BlessingsInSurprise

Ok, everyone.  As promised, here is my grandma’s recipe for her homemade pancakes and waffles.  I have included a gluten, soy and dairy free variation as well.

*One note about the gluten free version…  … Read More »

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Homemade Sweet Italian Dressing

June 8, 2018 by BlessingsInSurprise

I have a lot of food allergies.  I also recently discovered that my favorite brand of Italian dressing changed their recipe to include soy, so I can no longer eat it.

Instead of scouring the Earth, searching far and wide in hopes of finding another brand that I can eat, I thought to myself, “Why don’t I just make some?”  DUH!!!

Salad dressing has to be one of the EASIEST things to make, … Read More »

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