Natural Laundry DIYs for: a More Sustainable Life
Keep laundry simple, affordable, and sustainable with these natural laundry DIYs! You can transform your entire laundry routine with natural DIY laundry products that you will love.
When we first started making our own home, bath, and beauty products over a decade ago, homemade laundry soap was one of the very first things we switched to.
Laundry soap felt like an easy place to start because you can make your own laundry detergent so easily! It was a great way to dip our toes into natural living.
Not only that, but making laundry soap also had a big impact on our natural living journey. Our clothes sit directly on our skin all day and night, so we wanted to switch to products that are free of harmful ingredients but still get the job done.
It was an added benefit that making our own laundry soap saves me hundreds of dollars every year!
You can, too, with all of our simple, affordable, and sustainable laundry product recipes! We've since branched out from simple laundry soap. We now make our own dryer sheets, laundry soap pods, fabric softener, and so much more.
Want to keep it quick? If you only have time to try one of these natural laundry recipes, we recommend this homemade liquid laundry soap. That is our most popular recipe and the one we use most often!
Sustainable Laundry Products
Making your own laundry products couldn’t be easier. All of our recipes take just a few ingredients that are affordable and usually quite easy to find.
You’ll love how DIY laundry products get your clothes clean, soft, and smelling fresh without the use of commercial detergents!
All of our recipes produce minimal waste and they use natural ingredients! We love, too, how making homemade laundry products is so much more sustainable than purchasing them. With all of the bottles, packaging, and other waste associated with commercial products, we can feel great about making our own.
Homemade Liquid Laundry Soap
Customize the scent with your favorite essential oils and enjoy fresh and clean laundry without any of theharmful ingredients. We've been making our own laundry detergent for years and this is one of our favorites that we always fall back on! Liquid laundry detergent is easy to make, simple to use, and it dissolves well even on the coldest wash setting.
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Homemade Laundry Soap This liquid laundry soap is easy to make, effective and safe for front end and HE washing machines. Liquid Laundry Soap Recipe Homemade Powder Laundry Soap
Powder laundry soap is even easier to make than liquid and it works just as well. Many readers love this recipe because it is made without any borax; we personally love both. We always have powder laundry detergent on hand because it works great with hot water wash cycles. If you prefer powder laundry detergent, we have a fantastic recipe for that, too!
Homemade Powder Laundry Soap
This simple recipe for powder laundry detergent gets your clothes clean without the harmful ingredients. You'll love how easy it is to make and use! Powder Laundry Soap RecipeDIY Laundry Scent Boosters
We love how freshly washed laundry smells, especially when it’s scented with our favorite blends of essential oils! These DIY laundry scent boosters will make your clothes smell fresh and clean without any synthetic fragrance. Have fun making your own custom scent and enjoy clothes that smell really clean.
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DIY laundry scent boosters are perfect for adding to your laundry routine to make your clothes smell fresh and clean. Laundry Scent Boosters RecipeHow to Make a Laundry Soap Bar
Both powder laundry soap and liquid laundry detergent call for a bar of laundry soap. You can purchase them at the store, but why not try your hand at a homemade version? Making your own laundry soap bars is an excellent way to ensure you are using only the best ingredients in your laundry detergent. Plus, it is very rewarding to make your own bar soap! Take your DIY a step further with homemade laundry soap bars!
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How to Make a Laundry Soap Bar Made with all-natural ingredients, this laundry bar will be perfect for sensitive skin, kids, and babies. Laundry Soap Bar Recipe Homemade Fabric Softener
Homemade fabric softener is easy to make with just 3 ingredients and it works wonders on your clothes. Getting soft, fluffy clothes is easier than you think! Fabric softeners do wonders to eliminate static and wrinkles, soften clothes, and give your laundry that fresh smell. It doesn’t have to be a pricey bottle from the store, though!
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DIY Fabric Softener Homemade fabric softener is easy to make, cost-effective, and sustainable. Made with natural ingredients, this fabric softener leaves clothes fresh, soft and with a lasting scent. Fabric Softener Recipe How to Make Natural Dryer Sheets
Toss one in the dryer with each load and enjoy fresh-smelling, softened clothes without a hassle. Homemade dryer sheets will help you save money, reduce your waste, and keep your laundry nontoxic. These reusable dryer sheets will last you years and take minutes to replenish!
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A simple natural dryer sheet recipe to soften clothes, reduce static and provide a blissful scent. Natural Dryer Sheets RecipePowder Soap Nut Laundry Detergent
Free from any potentially harmful additives such as preservatives and fragrances, this laundry soap recipe is perfect for those who want to avoid any ‘extra’ ingredients! Laundry detergent doesn’t get simpler than this! Soap nuts are an age-old natural soap from the Sapindus (or “soapberry”) tree. Once ground, they work as a natural soap that is especially great for laundry.
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Powder Soap Nut Laundry Detergent Soap nut laundry detergent is an excellent, natural cleaning agent that’s recently made a popular comeback to the planet-loving eco scene. Soap Nut Laundry Detergent Recipe DIY Laundry Soap Pods
Laundry soap pods make washing your clothes so easy; just pop a pod in the washer and you are ready to go. They also prevent the overuse of laundry soap, which can put undue wear on your clothes and washer. If you love making laundry quick and easy, this is the recipe for you. Skip the measuring (and inevitable spilling) when you start a load of laundry!
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DIY Laundry Soap Pods Make laundry easier and more sustainable! These homemade laundry soap pods reduce waste and are so easy to pop in the washer. No measuring required. Laundry Soap Pods Recipe Top 10 Benefits of Wool Dryer Balls
Wool dryer balls are an eco-friendly and natural addition to your laundry routine with loads of benefits. Save money, live more eco-friendly, and say goodbye to wrinkled or staticky clothes! But those aren’t the only benefits; keep reading in the article below. It took me a few years after learning about them to try out wool dryer balls, but once we did, we was hooked!
The Top 10 Benefits of Wool Dryer Balls
Dryer balls have been a game-changer for our natural laundry routine! Learn the many benefits and why you'll love them as much as we do. Top 10 Benefits of Wool Dryer BallsHow to Scent Wool Dryer Balls with Dried Herbs
Learn how to have wonderful-smelling laundry by making scented wool dryer balls. If you’re already sold on wool dryer balls as a wonder ingredient for your laundry routine, perhaps you’d like to take it up a notch. Wool dryer balls can add a delightful scent to your laundry without any synthetic fragrances. All you need is dried herbs!
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How to Scent Wool Dryer Balls with Dried Herbs Discover an easy way to scent your wool dryer balls naturally using any herbs of your choice. How to Scent Wool Dryer Balls with Herbs Homemade Spray Starch
Skip the store-bought starch and opt for a natural, easy-to-make spray starch that comes together in minutes! Make ironing a breeze with this homemade spray starch. If you love the feel of crisp, wrinkle-free clothes, you need to try spray starch! This simple 2-ingredient recipe makes ironing easier and more effective while leaving your clothes crisp and beautiful for hours.
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Homemade Spray Starch Give your clothes that crisp, put-together look with homemade spray starch. Ironing starch is easy to make at home for a fraction of the cost of store-bought. Spray Starch Recipe DIY Wrinkle Release Spray for Clothes
We always have this spray on hand for those easily wrinkled garments or the days when we don’t get to folding fast enough! This recipe is for you if you would rather skip the ironing but still need to get those wrinkles out of your clothes. Wrinkle release spray works to dampen and relax the fabric, leaving you with wrinkle-free clothes without a lot of effort.
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Wrinkle Release Spray for Clothes Reduce creases and ease ironing time with this super practical, easy-to-use wrinkle-release spray. Wrinkle Release Spray Recipe How to Fix a Mildewy Washer
If you find yourself with a mildewy washer, there is a very simple and natural solution. Give your machine a good cleaning and a fresh new smell with this simple tutorial on how to get the mildew smell out of your washer. Nobody wants to take clean clothes out of a washer that smells awful!
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How to Get Mildew Smell Out of Washer Washer smells like mildew? Don’t worry; we’ve all been there! Instead, try this simple DIY cleaning solution using only two ingredients. It’ll leave your washer smelling fresh and clean in no time. How to Get Mildew Smell Out of a Washer How to Get Mold Out of Clothes
With a couple of natural ingredients you already have on hand, you can treat those mold-stained clothes in no time. Mold stains on your clothes can be a bit frightening, but they are treatable! You can avoid the harsh cleaners and still have mold-free, stainless clothes.
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How to Get Mold Out of Clothes Don't panic just yet. Vinegar makes a great mold remover! Follow along to remove mold from your clothing safely and effectively without any special supplies! How to Get Mold Out of Clothes Getting the Smell Out of Workout Clothes
Because of their intended use and type of material, workout clothes can get smelly (and stay smelly) so easily. If you pull your freshly washed workout clothes from the dryer and they still don’t smell good, try these helpful tips for getting the smell out. We tackle any of our particularly stinky clothes with these methods and it works every time!
How to Get the Smell out of Workout Clothes
Learn how to get the smell out of workout clothes simply and naturally. How to Get the Smell Out of Workout ClothesNatural Homemade Laundry Detergent
Be ready for laundry day with this natural homemade laundry detergent. Made with just 3 ingredients and ready in under 5 minutes, this fragrance-free detergent really couldn’t be simpler.
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Homemade Laundry Detergent Be ready for laundry day with this natural homemade laundry detergent. Made with just 3 ingredients and ready in under 5 minutes, this fragrance-free detergent really couldn't be simpler. Homemade Laundry Detergent Laundry FAQs
Can you make laundry detergent without borax?Our homemade powder laundry detergent, soap nut laundry soap, and laundry soap pods are all made without borax and they work wonderfully! Yes! If you prefer to avoid borax or you have difficulty finding it, you can still make laundry detergent without that ingredient.
Does making your own laundry detergent save money?The ingredients that go into homemade laundry soap are minimal and inexpensive; plus, they last a long time! We have saved hundreds a year, making our own laundry soap for our family. While this depends on the availability and cost of homemade laundry soap ingredients in your area, we have found that homemade is much less expensive.
In Conclusion
Making your own laundry products is a great place to start if you’re embracing natural living. They are easy to make, work well, and will save you money!
We hope you enjoy these Sustainable, Natural Laundry Recipes. If you try one, please leave a review and let me know how it went in the comments below. Thanks for visiting!
