With just a few commonly available ingredients, you can make homemade laundry detergent. One of the best reasons to consider forgoing commerical products is that when you DIY laundry soap, you can ...

Think about how often you do laundry and how much detergent you go through. Whether you use powder or liquid detergent, the cost alone—to your own pocketbook, never mind to the planet—just might make ...

I was going to begin today’s column by apologizing for yet another update on how to make homemade laundry detergent. Then it struck me. These aren’t really changes — they’re improvements. And with ...

In recent years, more people have embraced using home remedies and making their own cleaning essentials out of household ...

According to a survey by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), most adults in the U.S. call laundry their favorite chore. Even if you don’t love the jobs of pretreating, sorting, washing, drying, ...

Berkowitz is a freelance writer and communication specialist developing stories on a broad range of topics from sustainability to food trends and healthy living. There are a number of reasons to take ...

Laundry detergent is notoriously expensive—and we use a ton of the stuff. Save money and trips to the store (and go easier on the environment to boot!) with these simple tips for how to make homemade ...

When my kids were younger, I tried to be careful with everything, from babyproofing the house to preparing my own baby food. In those days my husband and I were also trying to save money, so I started ...

Two primary advantages recommend homemade laundry detergent. First, mixing your own costs very little in comparison to purchasing a container at the pharmacy or grocery store. Second, homemade laundry ...

It’s convenient to pick up some laundry detergent at the store, but it’s not difficult to create your own. Soap and water are a time-tested duo against dirt and germs, and homemade cleaners can carry ...