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Nowadays, any opportunity for savings that can contribute to the family budget should be valued. That is why we are going to teach you how to make homemade detergent by spending very little. And the best part: with recipes that will last for months!
For those of you who like to get hands-on, we have separated 12 super easy-to-make recipes that require few ingredients. Just follow our step by step instructions and test which recipe you like the best! There are options with disinfectant, olive oil and even green papaya leaf!
1. homemade lavender detergent
This homemade detergent recipe contains lavender essence, a very pleasant scent that reinforces the feeling of cleanliness. You can use it to wash dishes and clean surfaces.
In a container, place the grated soap and add one liter of boiling water. Stir well until completely dissolved. Add the bicarbonate and the borax and mix well. Add the other 7 liters of water at room temperature and the lavender essence. Wait until it cools down and store in a jar with a lid.
2. detergent with bicarbonate, sugar and salt
This recipe takes ingredients that you certainly already have at home! Super easy to make, will spend almost nothing and yields about 6 liters!
Cut the soap into very thin slices, put it in a pan and add a liter of water. Bring it to a boil and let it boil until everything is melted. Add the vinegar, bicarbonate, sugar and kitchen salt. Stir well and add the detergent. Let it rest for 12 hours. After this period the soap will be much thicker. Beat this mixture with a fork and add 1 liter of water until it is completely dissolved.Distribute in jars with lids or use your own detergent bottle.
3. homemade lemon cleaner
This recipe takes lemon in its composition and is great for leaving the dishes very clean, since the acidity of the fruit helps remove fat more easily.
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This recipe helps to polish dishes and is an excellent cleaner for surfaces, stove and bathroom.
Dissolve the bicarbonate and vinegar in 500 ml of water. In another container, mix the detergent, half of the bicarbonate and water solution and stir gently. Add the rest of the water and the bicarbonate and vinegar solution. Wait 10 minutes, stir well and store in a jar with a lid.
5. coconut detergent
This recipe is great for washing dishes and cleaning the bathroom. It has a very thick consistency and makes a lot of foam!
In a container, dissolve the soap in 2 liters of boiling water, stir well, and gradually add the baking soda and the vinegar. Add the rest of the water, at room temperature, and whisk this mixture well so that everything is incorporated. Let it rest for about 12 hours before storing.
6. detergent with disinfectant
If you want a powerful detergent to clean your bathroom, your home floor, and your carpets, then this is the right recipe!
Dissolve the soap powder, bicarbonate, alcohol, and salt in 1 liter of water. In another container, pour 3 liters of boiling water and add the grated soap until dissolved. Add the mixture made with the soap powder and stir well. Add the disinfectant and wait 2 hours until it cools down.
7. simplified detergent recipe
This recipe is very simple to make and is a way to reuse the oil used for frying: just strain it to remove any dirt.
Dissolve the sugar and soda in 100 ml of water. Add the warm oil, add the alcohol and mix well. Add 2 liters of warm water, stir, and then add another 2 liters of water at room temperature. Allow to cool completely before bottling.
8. fennel detergent
You can use herbs to make your homemade detergent. In this recipe, you will need sweet herb, but you can substitute with other options of your choice, such as chamomile or lemon balm.
Blend the lemon peel with some water and strain. Grate the coconut soap and place in a pot with the remaining water and the fennel. Boil the mixture until the soap has completely dissolved and let it cool. When it is warm, add the lemon juice and strain. Stir slowly and store in a closed jar for a week before using.
9. detergent with green papaya leaf
Have you ever thought of using green papaya leaves to make a homemade detergent? Then follow this recipe, the color of your detergent will be amazing!
Whisk the papaya leaf with 100 ml of water at room temperature and pour into a container. Add the caustic soda and stir well. In a bucket, add the warm oil, alcohol and the mixture with the soda and papaya leaf, whisk well until consistent. Add 2 liters of boiling water and wait to incorporate. Complete with the remaining water at room temperature. Stir well and wait about 3 hours beforeto save.
10. homemade alcohol cleaner
This is a great option for cleaning surfaces in general and goes a higher amount of alcohol compared to the other recipes.
In a bucket, mix the soda and alcohol. Add the oil and stir until smooth. Wait 30 minutes and add 2 liters of boiling water. Dissolve the contents well and then add 20 liters of water at room temperature.
11. olive oil detergent
This detergent recipe is less harsh on the hands, since the caustic soda in this case is well diluted.
In a saucepan, grate the bar of olive oil soap and mix it with the water. Turn on the heat and stir until completely dissolved. Add the glycerin and keep stirring so that it incorporates into the liquid. Do not let the mixture boil! Turn off the heat as soon as everything is incorporated. Store it in a container with a lid. You can use this soap immediately after it cools down.
12. lemon coconut detergent
Make your coconut detergent with a hint of lemon! This recipe is super handy and needs no caustic soda, meaning it's even gentler on your hands.
Start by grating the coconut soap and dissolve it in 1 liter of very hot water. Add the bicarbonate, mix it well and let it rest for an hour. Add 1 liter of warm water, mix it and pass it all through a sieve. Add the essential oil and 1 liter of cold water. Store it in smaller containers.
Attention: required support materials
There is not much secret when it comes to making your homemade detergents, but some materials are essential in order to make them safely. Here is the list:
- Bowl or pan (cannot be aluminum)
- Wooden spoon with large handle
- Sturdy plastic buckets
- Glass or plastic jars with lids
- Safety Glasses
- Gloves
- Mask
In recipes that use caustic soda, pay extra attention, do it in an open environment and never inhale the vapor that forms after mixing the soda with the liquid!
Now that you know how to make your own homemade detergent, here are some great tips for using it to clean the bathroom in a practical way!
