34 DIY Laundry Detergent Recipes

Looking to learn how to make homemade laundry detergent? We found 34 of the best DIY laundry soap recipes for you to try. Non-toxic, even borax free versions you can make in pretty much any scent you can think of. You will never settle for store bought products again after you seen these, though. Stop spending money on inferior laundry products with chemicals when you can have these instead.

Take your laundry to a new level with these awesome tutorials. When you finish with that, be sure to check out the best DIY cleaning tips we have along with some awesome ideas for spring cleaning. Your whole home can be transformed this weekend.

Laundry Detergent Recipes

2. Easy DIY Laundry Detergent that Costs Just Pennies a Load

frugalfamilyhome

Easy DIY Laundry Detergent that Costs Just Pennies a Load, a cleaning recipe, flexible enough to adjust as you go

I never realized how easy this would be to make! I cannot wait to give this a go. This DIY laundry soap is a money saver for sure. It’s an easy DIY laundry detergent that just cost pennies per load.

3. DIY Powdered Soap Nuts Laundry Detergent

theecofriendlyfamily

DIY Powdered Soap Nuts Laundry Detergent, flexible enough to adjust as you go and an idea worth saving for later

Need a soap recipe that is great for clothes and cloth diapers and does not contain borax? The Eco Friendly Family got you covered with this easy detergent recipe. Just a reminder, Soap Nuts are not actually nuts, they are a dried berry shell that looks a bit like a nut. They are completely safe for those with nut allergies.

4. Chemical-Free Liquid Laundry Detergent

dwellinginhappiness

Chemical-Free Liquid Laundry Detergent, quick to put together in an afternoon and an idea worth saving for later

If you prefer liquid detergent that is borax-free, head on over to Dwelling in Happiness to learn this easy and simple detergent recipe. The best part is the infused essential oils so the laundry smells really good. Such a money saver since you won’t need fabric conditioners anymore.

5. Zero Waste Laundry Detergent

zerowastememoirs

Zero Waste Laundry Detergent, a cleaning recipe, simple enough for a first try and an idea worth saving for later

Each of the ingredients on this recipe is completely non-toxic and suitable for people with sensitive skin, like me. And in addition to being totally easy to make and completely chemical-free, this laundry detergent is extremely inexpensive to make.

6. DIY Laundry Soap Fels-Naptha & Borax Free

measuringflower

DIY Laundry Soap Fels-Naptha & Borax Free, flexible enough to adjust as you go and an idea worth saving for later

Looking for the ultimate soap recipe? This DIY Laundry Soap Fels-Naptha & Borax Free is an improved version and will surely be the perfect detergent solution if you want a chemical free detergent. They also have the liquid version to suit your preference.

7. DIY Laundry Detergent For Sensitive Skin

onegreenplanet

DIY Laundry Detergent For Sensitive Skin, flexible enough to adjust as you go and an idea worth saving for later

This recipe doesn’t call for borax like most homemade laundry detergents do. This laundry detergent has exactly three ingredients: baking soda, washing soda, and grated Castille soap. Just mix all the ingredients together and store in an airtight container. And Voila! It’s done.

8. Borax Free Natural Homemade Laundry Detergent

brendid

Borax Free Natural Homemade Laundry Detergent, a cleaning recipe, and proof a small touch makes a big difference

This easy tutorial for natural homemade laundry detergent rates an A on the Environmental Working Group (EWG) Healthy Cleaning scale. Now, that’s what I call impressive. Brendid has successfully created an effective all-natural detergent that eliminated dangerous chemicals and additives.

9. Homemade Laundry Detergent With Essential Oils

oneessentialcommunity

Homemade Laundry Detergent With Essential Oils, simple enough for a first try and an idea worth saving for later

One Essential Community lists all the reasons why you would want to try this homemade detergent recipe. Some of my favorites are: works in high efficiency (HE) front-loading washing machines as well as regular top-loading washers, no residue on washer or on clothes and actually gets clothes clean!

11. Laundry Soap Tabs With Essential Oils

athomewithjen

Laundry Soap Tabs With Essential Oils, low pressure enough to try this weekend and an idea worth saving for later

13. DIY Powder Laundry Detergent

stillbeingmolly

DIY Powder Laundry Detergent, easy to fit into a free afternoon and worth bookmarking for your next project list

15. Make Your Own Powdered Laundry Detergent

sixcleversisters

Make Your Own Powdered Laundry Detergent, a cleaning recipe, simple enough for a first try and an idea worth saving for later

16. 3-Ingredient Homemade Laundry Detergent

restorationbeauty

3-Ingredient Homemade Laundry Detergent, quick to put together in an afternoon and an idea worth saving for later

17. Homemade Laundry Detergent

diynatural

Homemade Laundry Detergent, low pressure enough to try this weekend and better looking than anything from a store

18. Premium Homemade Laundry Detergent

loveandlaundry

Premium Homemade Laundry Detergent, a cleaning recipe, simple enough for a first try and an idea worth saving for later

19. Homemade Liquid Laundry Soap – Borax Free

mom4real

Homemade Liquid Laundry Soap - Borax Free, flexible enough to adjust as you go and an idea worth saving for later

20. Powder and Liquid Homemade Laundry Detergent

thethingswellmake

Powder and Liquid Homemade Laundry Detergent, doable even on a tight timeline and an idea worth saving for later

21. Cheaper and Better Homemade DIY Laundry Detergent

howdoesshe

Cheaper and Better Homemade DIY Laundry Detergent, a cleaning recipe, straightforward enough to knock out in a day

22. DIY Laundry Detergent That Works

rippedjeansandbifocals

DIY Laundry Detergent That Works, straightforward enough to knock out in a day and an idea worth saving for later

23. Homemade Laundry Soap For Babies

onecrazymom

Homemade Laundry Soap For Babies, straightforward enough to knock out in a day and an idea worth saving for later

24. 4-Ingredient DIY Chemical Free Laundry Detergent

tatianaamico

4-Ingredient DIY Chemical Free Laundry Detergent, a cleaning recipe, straightforward enough to knock out in a day

25. Make Your Own Laundry Detergent Pods

thekrazycouponlady

Make Your Own Laundry Detergent Pods, low pressure enough to try this weekend and an idea worth saving for later

26. Liquid Laundry Soap For Under $1 A Gallon

talesfromacottage

Liquid Laundry Soap For Under $1 A Gallon, flexible enough to adjust as you go and an idea worth saving for later

27. Homemade HE Laundry Detergent

laurengreutman

Homemade HE Laundry Detergent, low pressure enough to try this weekend and a satisfying finish for not much work

29. All Natural Laundry Soap

veryanxiousmommy

All Natural Laundry Soap, a cleaning recipe, easy to fit into a free afternoon and an idea worth saving for later

30. Make Your Own Laundry Powder

piwakawakavalley

Make Your Own Laundry Powder, easy to fit into a free afternoon and worth bookmarking for your next project list

31. Gentle DIY Powder Laundry Soap

byoilydesign

Gentle DIY Powder Laundry Soap, low pressure enough to try this weekend and a satisfying finish for not much work

32. 3-Ingredient Homemade Laundry Powder

zerowastenerd

3-Ingredient Homemade Laundry Powder, a cleaning recipe, simple enough for a first try and an idea worth saving for later

33. Easy Wash Soap

simplydesigning

Easy Wash Soap, straightforward enough to knock out in a day and a nice way to make a plain corner feel finished

34. DIY Castile Soap Laundry Detergent

sixdollarfamily

DIY Castile Soap Laundry Detergent, flexible enough to adjust as you go and a satisfying finish for not much work