Earthley Wellness

Laundry detergents and soaps at the store are filled with ingredients that do not support a healthy, natural lifestyle. Honestly, some of them don’t even really support cleaning (you’ve seen the towel-stripping videos, right?)!

That is why finding safe and natural options is so important. At Earthley, we offer a Laundry Detergent that can meet those needs safely! It is made with washing soda, citric acid (from the cassava plant -- not GMO corn), bromelain (from pineapples), and our own in-house castile soap made with extra virgin olive oil, coconut oil, and castor oil. It comes in unscented or scented (citrus, spring blossoms, or eucalyptus-mint)

If you feel the same way about safe and natural alternatives and love DIYs, then these recipes may help you!

About Laundry-Safe Essential Oils

Did you know essential oils are highly flammable and shouldn’t be added to laundry detergents or even dryer balls?

You should aim for EOs that are:

Stable like lavender, thyme, eucalyptus, tea tree oil
Light like citrus, mint, geranium, rosemary, bergamot, ylang-ylang (heavy ones like patchouli, sandalwood, and vetiver may leave spots)
Pure (100% pure essential oils as carrier oils may leave spots)

Notes:

HE (High-Efficiency) machines: Add oils to vinegar and pour it into the fabric softener compartment.

Standard machines: Dilute the oil with water and add it during the rinse cycle.

We recommend these blends:

Calming Essential Oil Blend: Cedarwood, Ylang-ylang, Lavender, and Orange EOs
Immune Support Essential Oil Blend: Eucalyptus Dives, Lavender, Siberian Fir Needle, Frankincense Serrata, and Lemon EOs
Morning Burst Essential Oil Blend: Neroli, Lemon, and Orange EOs.

Non-Toxic Laundry Detergent Alternatives

Liquid Laundry Detergent

Ingredients & Materials:

1 cup baking soda
1 cup washing soda
½ cup grated castile soap
Hot water
Hand grater
An airtight jar for storage

Directions:

Step 1: Place 4 cups of hot water in a saucepan and grate the bar of soap into it.

Step 2: Stir over medium-high heat until the soap dissolves.

Step 3: Fill a 5-gallon bucket half full with hot water.

Step 4: Add the soap mixture, baking soda, and washing soda.

Step 5: Stir well until the powder dissolves.

Step 6: Fill to the top with hot water and let it sit overnight to thicken.

To use: Add 1 cup of liquid soap for extra large loads. Washers hold different capacities, so experiment and adjust the amount for your washing needs.

Powdered Laundry Detergent

Ingredients & Materials:

1 cup baking soda
1 cup washing soda
½ cup grated castile soap
Hand grater
An airtight jar for storage

Directions:

Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients.

Step 2: Store in an airtight container.

To use: Add 1-2 tablespoons to the load depending on the dirtiness of the wash.

Laundry Detergent Tablets

Ingredients & Materials:

1 cup washing soda
1 cup non-iodized salt
1 cup baking soda
3/4 cup liquid castile soap
2 tsp. laundry-safe essential oil
0.5 oz. silicone mold
An airtight jar or bag for storage

Step 1: Add all your dry ingredients (washing soda, salt, and baking soda) into a mixing bowl. Combine well.

Step 2: Add your wet ingredients (liquid castile soap and essential oil) into the mixing bowl with the dry ingredients. Combine well, ensuring everything is evenly moist.

Step 3: Add 1 tablespoon of the mixture into the silicone mold (there should be enough for 60 tablets) and let sit until the tablets are hardened and completely dry.

Step 4: Remove the laundry tablets from the mold and store them in an airtight jar or bag.

To use: Add 1-2 laundry detergent tablets into the drum of your washing machine before adding your clothes. This will allow the detergent to dissolve and become soapy.