Zote Laundry Soap | Easy DIY Laundry Soap Recipe

Today I show you how I make Zote laundry soap. This is an easy affordable DIY laundry soap option. We use this version of a laundry soap to help cut cost. If you are trying to cut out toxins you can substitute any ingredients that don't work for you or your family for something that is toxin free.

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[OvelNick]

1 zote bar
2 cups borax
2 cups washing soda
60 drops essential oil

😁 I've made this twice and always have to come back to hunt the recipe because writing it down would make too much sense for me to do. 😂

[darlina]

We made this detergent and are very happy with results. The one thing we've found is it works best if we dissolve it in about 1\2 cup of water & then put it in the washer. Thanks!

[craigyeargin]

I found using boiling water breaks it down faster and to stir it a paint mixing attachment placed in my cordless drill saves my arm and time. Been making this for years and have saved big money. 👍

[patmccain]

i've been using this combination of ingredients for years, but I use a box of Zote--already shaved and don't use water to make a jell. The only reason for that is the weight of the finished product----had a fractured shoulder healing, so kept the combination dry until filling the washer with water. This cleans soooo well! Thanks for sharing.

[loveshoonya]

Thank you for a quick and perfect instruction, have a blessed day 🌷🙇‍♀️

[debrahaney]

The zote soap is so fragrant. Great for stain treating and handwashing. It helps repel mosquitos too. Fels napths is great for poison ivy oil in your clothes.

[biebietakecare]

thank you!!!
God bless you and your loved ones!

[randimochamer]

Thanks for acknowledging the power of both warm and hot water!

[jsmythib]

Very nice recipe. Im improvising with irish spring soap( I have some). Borax. I dont having washing soda, however heating baking soda to 400f will convert it to washing soda(youtube), and I have that. Technically it should all work :) Wish me luck! Thankyou.

[Renie]

With the cost of groceries and household necessities these days, I’m making this ! Ordered Kirk’s Castile soap and everything on Amazon
🙏🏻🇨🇦

[destinysmith]

This is great, i've been wanting to make my own detergent. The only thing is I just priced all the stuff and it's expensive here in Canada. It's 29 for borax, 26 for the arm and hammer, zote bar is $15.99 and just for the glass jar that is 1 gallon is over $51. This was on amazon in Canada, such a huge price difference between the two countries. It still might be worth it to make it, not only that knowing that it isn't full of nasty chemicals is worth it. Thanks so much for sharing the recipe :)

[lilyt]

Brilliant! I've seen other videos where they added all that extra water I didn't have space to store, and I wondered if making a more concentrated version was possible. This looks so much less messy and space efficient! I love it.

[karlamandrell]

I just finished making this detergent, I found it very easy. My first load is coming out of washer now. I did add Laundry beads from Gain this time because I like that scent. Only essential oils I had were Tea Tree. Thank you for the easy to follow recipe. Going on the dryer with fresh washed in homemade laundry soap😊😊😊

[ktmfxqn]

I did try the dry version of this zote laundry detergent many years ago.🤔
Dry version did not work for me because it did not dissolve in my washing machine and gathered onto my clothing.😮
And because it did not fully dissolve it damaged my washing machine.😮
I have always used white vinegar with a few drops of lavender pure essential oil and a few drops of tea tree oil as my fabric softener.😍
About 3 tbsp to 6 tablespoon of white vinegar only don't overdo it with the vinegar.🤔
And I also use a wooly ball with a few drops of lavender essential oil and a few drops of tea tree oil instead of fabric sheets.😍
I have not used any DIY home recipe laundry detergent but this liquid one looks good. 😃
Except I probably would change the zote bar to Dawn dishwashing soap the blue one.😍
I think this liquid laundry detergent recipe would work more or less.🤔
Other people say that zote bars and other bars like it or for removing stains only . 😮
Many people say that they are not meant to be used to clean your entire load of laundry.😮
That zote bars are not detergents some people us Down dishwashing detergent instead in there recipes.
😃🙂😃🙂😃🙂😃
When I used to do my homemade laundry and used zote I would unwrap them and leave them to dry for a few weeks until they became quite hard before grading them it made it much easier to grade them into smaller pieces.😮
I honestly prefer liquid laundry detergent I only use one tablespoon for small loads and 2 tablespoon for large only.😍
A little bit goes a long way.
And bubbles are not the reason your clothing gets clean.😮
Never overload your washing machine.😮
Never load your dryer with too much laundry.😮
And absolutely never use any type of fabric softener or fabric beads or fabric sheets.😮
Because fabric softeners and fabric sheets leave a layer of chemicals on your machines which break them and are unhealthy they also leave a layer of chemicals on your clothing which goes against your skin.😮
So I think it is a good idea to start a small batch and try it out. 🤔
There are so many different types of recipes for DIY home laundry out there.😮
Go ahead and see which one is good for you. 😃
I am going to try a liquid DIY laundry detergent. 🤔
Two cups Down dishwashing liquid detergent.🤔
One cup of laundry baking soda.🤔
One cup of borax.🤔
20 drops of lavender pure essential oil and 10 drops of tea tree pure essential oil.🤔
I am going to dissolve the Borax and laundry baking soda in some hot water maybe 4 cups to 6 cups 🤔
Before I add the Down dishwashing liquid detergent.🤔
I will add the pure essential oils.🤔
Mix it really good in a 5 gallon bucket.🤔
Then I will separate it into different gallon containers like my empty white vinegar bottles.🤔
And just like my regular name brand laundry detergent Tide I am going to use only one tablespoon to 2 tablespoons per load.😍

[harindervirk]

Instead of essential oils you can use conditioner. works .

[nerolirose]

Thank you! I just mixed a batch and can’t wait to see how well it works!❤

[barbaracatalano]

Great recipe. Thank you. I was using the dry. It really didn’t dissolve like I wanted it to.

[vikkistutzman]

Thank you so much for this! I don't know why people want to store a heavy 5 gallon bucket somewhere and keep refilling a smaller container....and having to shake it up or stir it each time you use it. I want simple and efficient and this seems to be it. I use the powder version and like it but would like to have liquid at times too.

[scarystories]

Just made it, its gelling up well, cant wait to see how it works ❤

[baileyns]

Love it! I’ve been wanting to explore making our own recently too