Edenelle Wellness Blog: DIY Non-Toxic Laundry Detergent Recipes: Clean Clothes, Balanced Hormones, and a Healthier Home

Your clothes touch your skin all day — and so does whatever detergent you use. Many standard detergents are loaded with synthetic fragrances, dyes, and chemicals that can irritate skin and disrupt hormones.

If you’ve already started switching to a cleaner lifestyle, making your own laundry detergent is an empowering next step. It’s affordable, effective, and completely customizable to your needs — no hidden ingredients, no harsh chemicals, and no hormone disruptors.

Why Go Non-Toxic?

Women’s bodies are especially sensitive to endocrine disruptors like phthalates and synthetic musk compounds, which mimic hormones and can throw your natural balance off.
By making your own detergent, you:

• Reduce chemical exposure

• Protect your skin and hormones

• Support a cleaner home environment

• Save money (and plastic!)

DIY Non-Toxic Laundry Detergent Recipes

1. Simple Powder Laundry Detergent (Best for Everyday Loads)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup washing soda (sodium carbonate)

• 1 cup baking soda (sodium bicarbonate)

• 1 bar unscented castile soap or natural laundry soap (grated finely)

• 10–15 drops essential oil (optional — lavender, lemon, or eucalyptus)

Instructions:

1. Grate the soap bar and mix all ingredients in a large glass jar or container.

2. Stir or shake well to combine.

3. Use 1–2 tablespoons per load.

Tip: Perfect for everyday laundry and gentle on sensitive skin.

2. Liquid Non-Toxic Laundry Detergent (Easy and Effective)

Ingredients:

• ½ cup liquid castile soap

• 1 cup baking soda

• 1 cup washing soda

• 1 gallon hot water

• 10 drops lavender or tea tree essential oil (optional for scent and antibacterial properties)

Instructions:

1. In a large container or jug, add the washing soda and baking soda.

2. Pour in the hot water and stir until dissolved.

3. Add the castile soap and essential oils, then mix gently.

4. Shake before each use and use ½ cup per load.

Tip: Store in a glass or BPA-free jug and label clearly.

3. Sensitive Skin / Baby-Safe Laundry Detergent (Fragrance-Free)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup washing soda

• 1 cup borax-free baking soda

• ½ cup unscented liquid castile soap

• 1 gallon warm water

Instructions:

1. Combine ingredients in a large jug and stir well.

2. Use ½ cup per load for gentle cleaning that’s safe for delicate skin.

Optional Add-On: Add ¼ cup of white vinegar to the rinse cycle for softer clothes and odor removal.

Bonus: Non-Toxic Fabric Softener

Ingredients:

• ½ cup white vinegar

• 10 drops lavender or chamomile essential oil (optional)

Add during your rinse cycle to naturally soften fabrics and eliminate residue.

Final Thoughts

Making your own non-toxic laundry detergent is one of the simplest ways to detox your home and protect your health. It’s a small shift with huge benefits — cleaner clothes, better air quality, and peace of mind knowing your laundry isn’t harming your hormones.

Clean living starts with simple swaps. 🌿