5 Reasons You Shouldn't

Use Homemade Laundry Detergent 

When you’re using homemade laundry soap you can ruin your clothing. In the long run using a DIY can cost a lot more money and create a lot more waste.

DIY Laundry 'Detergent' Can RUIN Your Clothing

When you’re using homemade laundry soap you can ruin your clothing. The soap builds up in your clothes and even your washing machine. This will create a water repelling effect.

DIY Laundry 'Detergent' Can RUIN Your Washing Machine

The same soap that builds up in your textiles is also building up in your washing machine. This can cause in mold or mildew to grow inside your machine. And, this is the real problem I have with homemade laundry ‘detergents’ – they will void your machines warranty.

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But My Grandma Used Homemade Laundry Soap?  In order to get a good clean you need three types of energy. Chemical energy (soap or detergent), Mechanical energy (agitator), Thermal energy (heat). Your grandma was probably using heat and a heavy duty agitator.

How Do I FIx It? You are going to need to strip your clothing. Stripping your clothes is NOT a fun process, and you shouldn’t have to go through it if you don’t have to.

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