Why complicate your life with gallons of detergent and plastic bottles when you can get cleanliness in the form of a cute, fragrant tablet? Yes, you heard that right - this is a recipe for homemade laundry tablets
If you are industrial laundry capsules Have you ever been left with itchy skin, soulless clothes and a guilty conscience because of your environmental footprint? Then watch out – here they come. homemade laundry detergent tablets, which don't require a lab, just some kitchen magic.
Truth Tablet: Why homemade?
Commercial detergents are like those overly talkative salespeople – they promise a lot, but they deliver a whole bunch of unwanted ingredients: phosphates, synthetic perfumes, optical illusionists (read: bleaches) and something else that's hard to pronounce without a degree in chemistry. The result? Skin is irritated, the environment is polluted, and laundry is often only superficially fresh.
Well, with these domestic laundry detergents pills your laundry routine will take on a new dimension – cleaner, more natural and (to be honest) much more chic.
Recipe: How to make super-detergent tablets from homemade powder?
Ingridients:
- 3 cups of washing soda
- 3 cups baking soda
- 1 cup of bitter salt
- ½ cup sea salt
- 10–20 drops of essential oil (lavender for a zen-like wash, lemon for cleansing enlightenment)
- 2–4 tablespoons of water with a spray bottle (during the tableting phase)
Process:
- In a large bowl, mix all the dry ingredients together. You can use your hands or a spoon.
- Add essential oil as desired – don't worry, you won't perfume the entire block.
- Now for the magic: using a spray bottle add water slowly, a little at a time, to moisten the mixture slightly – not too much, because we're not here for the foam.
- When the mixture starts to fizz slightly and feels nice to the touch, pour it into silicone molds (for ice cream, pralines, or whatever you have on hand). Squeeze well – these are not candy, these are working pills.
- Let them dry. 24–48 hours in the air or in the oven at the lowest possible temperature.
- Store in a glass jar with a lid and display them as if they were homemade macarons.
How to use them?
Simple like all good things in life:
- 1 tablet = 1 wash. Throw it right into the drum with your laundry.
- They work best with 30°C or more.
- For extra softness, you can add a little more white vinegar in the fabric softener compartment – your machine and laundry will thank you.
FAQ: Homemade Laundry Detergent Tablets
Are they safe for sensitive skin?
Yes! No synthetic perfumes, no mysterious compounds. Only natural, non-irritating ingredients – suitable for babies and most grandmothers.
Do they work in all washing machines?
Of course. High-efficiency (HE) or classic, these tablets don't discriminate. Since they don't foam too much, they're also eco-friendly with your ultra-efficient machine.
What about borax?
You can add it (1-2 cups) if you're serious about cleaning. But even without it, these pills won't really break down the stain. Borax is like caffeine - it's not necessary, but it helps.
Cleanliness that you are happy to show
Homemade laundry tablets are that slightly hipster, but extremely smart step towards a more natural household. Easy to make, environmentally friendly and free of unnecessary plastic.
If there ever comes a time when someone says to you, "You're really eco-conscious," calmly reply, "No, my laundry is just smarter than yours."
