Recently one of my blogging friends and fellow Walmart Mom, Jenn of Frugal Upstate, posted a vlog on how she makes her own laundry detergent. I used to make my own laundry detergent a while back but for some reason just stopped doing it, probably because I lost the recipe and didn’t feel like looking it up again. I’m glad Jenn posted her recipe because it peeked my interest once more to find alternative, budget friendly ways to make my own laundry AND dishwasher detergent.

The perk I see to making my own laundry and dishwasher detergents is that it is cheaper! And I’m all for the cheap.

Since there are SO MANY recipes out there on the internet for homemade laundry and dishwasher detergents, I feel there is no need for me to write out another one to add to the confusion. So instead I will just link to a few of the recipes that are already posted online. Check ‘em out and let me know what you think about the whole idea of making your own cleaning products.

Homemade Laundry Detergents

What I love about making my own detergents is that a little bit goes a long way which in turns saves me money with each load.

• Jenn from Frugal Upstate makes Laundry Detergent in an informative vlog
• Mod Cottage version of Home-made detergent
• Tip Nut compiled a list of 10 various recipes for homemade laundry detergent
• Mummy Deals also makes a Go Green and Save Green Homemade Dishwasher Detergent
• Amy of New Nostalgia’s Homemade Laundry Detergent

Homemade Dishwasher Detergents

Not all “recipes” work the same. It’s trial and error. Once you find the perfect recipe that works best for you, it’s easy savings from there.

• DIY Dishwasher Detergent
• Homemade Dishwasher Detergent Powdered
• Dirty Dish Detergent: How to make Dishwasher Detergent
• Mummy Deals also makes a Go Green and Save Green Homemade Dishwasher Detergent (thanks WiseBread)

More Frugal Cleaning Tips

I like to experiment and find new ways to do everyday tasks.
Being frugal in you cleaning doesn’t have to stop at the laundry or the dishes, check out Beingfrugal.net’s Frugal Cleaning Cabinet for products that will clean your entire home or another one of Jenn’s post on how to hang your laundry to save on your energy bill.

Do you have any Frugal Cleaning Tips? Share with us in the comments.
Feel free to leave links or just share your experience with making your own laundry, dishwasher, or cleaning products. I’d love to hear your thoughts. Do you think its worth the extra time and effort? Do you think the homemade versions of cleaners work as well as the store bought brands?

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