DIY Diva Laundry Detergent Dupe
This DIY Diva laundry detergent dupe combines washing soda, borax, Fels-Naptha, OxiClean, and Diva-type fragrance oil for an inexpensive homemade laundry powder with the popular Diva scent.
Equipment
- 1 large plastic or glass container
- 1 cheese grater
Materials
- 10 oz fels naptha bar soap (2 bars)
- 55 oz washing soda (1 box)
- 2.5 lbs oxi-clean (½ a container)
- 65 oz borax (1 box)
- 3 oz fragrance oil (optional)
Instructions
- Using a cheese grater, grate the Fels Naptha bars into fine bits.
- In a large plastic or glass container, mix together all dry ingredients. Once mixed, slowly add the fragrance oil to the dry mixture, mixing well after each addition. Use a large spoon to mash out any clumps until the fragrance is evenly distributed.
- Store powder detergent in a cool, dry place. Use approximately ¼ cup per load of laundry.
Notes
- Store your detergent in a cool, dry place. If it begins to clump, simple stir with a wooden spoon.
- Amount: Use 1-2 tbsp for HE machines, 2-3 tbsp for standard machines.
- To Use: dd half the laundry, sprinkle detergent, add the rest, and wash on warm, regular cycle.
- Recipe costs about $31 with fragrance oil, about half of that without fragrance oil.
- Makes about 12 lbs, or roughly 168 loads depending on load size and amount used.
- Clean your washer occasionally to prevent buildup.
