Clean Up Your Laundry Habits The usual recommended capful of detergent is typically twice as much as you need for the average load of laundry, and the excess leads to residue that traps dirt in the clothes you just washed. It's not only environmentally friendly to use less but also easier on your clothing and budget. Another option is to make your own detergent: Use ¼ cup each of washing soda (also known as soda ash) and borax (both available at Soaps Gone Buy) and add in ½ cup of vinegar to whiten and soften. —From The Naturally Clean Home by Karyn Siegel-Maier
The usual recommended capful of detergent is typically twice as much as you need for the average load of laundry, and the excess leads to residue that traps dirt in the clothes you just washed. It's not only environmentally friendly to use less but also easier on your clothing and budget. Another option is to make your own detergent: Use ¼ cup each of washing soda (also known as soda ash) and borax (both available at 