Simple DIY Laundry Detergent for Seriously Sensitive Skin (read below)
I make my own DIY laundry detergent with this brand of washing soda and just two other ingredients.  I'm sharing the formula in this review.  It's simple - just three ingredients, and cost effective.  This is for folks with seriously sensitive skin, e.g. autoimmune issues etc.  One proviso: this is not for laundry with heavy staining, e.g. motor oil, but for normal laundry with mild-to-medium staining.  For heavy staining, I recommend treating the stains with vinegar first.  Also note: never use borax or the two popular-brands of castile soap as these are likely to irritate sensitive skin.  Also, when handling washing soda, throw a face-mask on to avoid breathing in any particulates.<br /><br />Have a large plastic or glass container with a screw top to store your DIY laundry detergent in, a one-cup measuring utensil, and a cheese grater.  If purchasing a 5lb bag of washing soda, also purchase 5lbs of pure baking soda (I use Arm & Hammer).  If purchasing a 10lb bag of washing soda, purchase 10lbs of pure baking soda, i.e. always a 1-to-1 ratio.  Scoop 3 cups of washing soda into your container (with your face-mark ON) then 3 cups of pure baking soda into your container.  Use a cheese grater to then grate 1 bar of Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing "soap" into the container.  Finish off by scooping 2 cups more washing soda and 2 cups more baking soda.  Close the container tightly, turn upside down a few times to distribute the 3 ingredients around inside.  Whether using a top-loader or front-loader washing machine, the process is the same.  Use 1/2 cup of the DIY detergent per load.  Load half the clothes, shake half the 1/2 cup in over the clothes.  Load the rest of your clothes, then empty the remaining 1/2 cup in over the clothes.  I hope my DIY laundry detergent serves you as well as it does me.
Rating: 5 stars