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Laundry detergent

2020-12-20 by Michael Fawley

MIX DETERGENT

1 C each: Borax, Oxiclean, and Washing Soda

1/2 C each: Baking Soda and Purex Crystals

WASH

Pre-Treat stains with water and Zote soap—let sit for ~10 minutes.

Add 1/4 C detergent per load of laundry

Rinse a bar of Zote soap like you are washing your hands until water gets a bit cloudy

Add clothes

Press and agitate on occasion for ~30 minutes

RINSE

Drain wash water, then add just enough water to cover clothes and add 1/4C Vinegar, agitate, and drain.

Add water again, covering clothes by a few inches, add 1/4C vinegar, agitate occasionally, drain.

DRY

Roll clothes and press (don’t twist). Or, run through clothes ringer, hang to dry.

 

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