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passionate homemaking I have been exploring the world of various natural laundry detergents in my home after choosing to avoid borax in my cleaning, which is a common ingredient in homemade varieties. Most commercial detergents are filled with harsh chemicals and the natural alternatives often contain Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and other ingredients that are now being debated over their safety. Most commerical detergents leave perfumes (cover scents), brighteners, and/or fabric softeners on your clothes to cover up the fact that the detergent really didn’t clean anything. These additives can easily cause skin irritations. Homemade Laundry Detergent Recipe adapted from Green Clean by Linda Hunter 1 cup castile liquid soap (Dr. Warm the salt and baking soda in water until mostly dissolved. Please note: do not add essential oils to your detergent. Review: This recipe does clean very well, although I was not impressed by the cleaning job it did on my cloth diapers. Charlies Soap Soap Nuts Price Comparison