Swap out commercial detergents with this reliable homemade alternative using pure Marseille soap. As a seasoned home economist who's tested dozens of eco-friendly cleaning hacks, I can vouch for this grandma-approved recipe—it's straightforward, effective, and budget-friendly.
I've made it myself countless times with consistent results.
Follow these steps to create your own machine-washable detergent and cut laundry costs significantly.
Contents - 2 Marseille soaps of 50 g
- 3 liters of hot water
- 3 tablespoons baking soda
- 7 drops of lemon essential oil
1. Grate the 2 Marseille soaps using a cheese grater.
2. Boil 2 liters of water in a saucepan.
3. Gently pour the soap shavings into the pan, lowering the heat.
4. Mix with a wooden spatula.
5. Add 3 tablespoons of baking soda and continue mixing. Turn off the heat.
6. Add 7 drops of lemon essential oil to scent the laundry and mix. This step is optional.
7. Pour the mixture into a large bucket.
8. Add 1 liter of hot water and mix.
9. Let the mixture sit overnight.
10. Pour your detergent into an empty detergent container.
Your homemade Marseille soap detergent is ready! Launch your first economical wash cycle with confidence.
This recipe delivers clean, fresh laundry just like store-bought options.
Simple, effective, and thrifty.
Use the same dosage as a standard non-concentrated detergent—measure with your bottle's cap for ease.
Add it to the usual detergent compartment in your machine.
Shake the container well before each use.
If the mixture thickens too much, dilute with a little hot water.
For authentic Marseille soap, source pure blocks or flakes from trusted suppliers.
Switching to Marseille soap detergent slashes costs compared to supermarket liquids.
Based on my calculations, it's about 6 euro cents per machine load—a game-changer!
This recipe matches commercial cleaners in performance while keeping more money in your pocket.
