More on laundry detergent!

http://lynnskitchen202.blogspot.com/ reports the following recipe for detergent:

Homemade Powdered Laundry Detergent

"Each batch yields 16 ounces. Make two batches of this recipe and store the 32 ounces of detergent in a covered container.

• 1 bar of shaved bar soap (Ivory, ZOTE, Fels-Naptha)
• 1/2 cup of borax
• 1/2 cup of washing soda

Thoroughly stir together for 5 minutes...start saving money !

(**note** you only need to use 2 tablespoons of this homemade detergent per load, although you can use more for heavily soiled loads)

Purchase all these ingredients at the local grocery store to make your detergent:

• 1 – 55 ounce box of Arm & Hammer® Super Washing Soda
  
• 1 – 76 ounce box of 20 Mule Team® Borax
• 1 – 10 pack of 4.5 ounce bars of Ivory® Bar Soap (you can use cheaper soap ) Other brands of commonly used bar soaps include Pure & Natural®, Fels-Naptha® and/or ZOTE®. Both ZOTE® and Fels-Naptha® are made for and sold as “laundry bar soap.”)

All items were found in the laundry aisle. Prices may vary by region.