Non-Toxic lifestyle
Are you trying to take a leap into the non-toxic lifestyle? This non-toxic laundry detergent is an easy way to dip your toe in the pond. I know it can be so overwhelming ,but once you start going down the rabbit hole there’s no going back. So many people don’t even know where to start and that’s okay. We are human ,and we are all trying our best to make it in this world. I know for myself I have always been into trying to find clean alternatives. My parents were really into clean eating when I was growing up ,and more on the holistic side of things therefore I definitely consider myself to be a little crunchy.
What does Fragrance have to do with anything?
I think one of the hardest things about going into the non-toxic lifestyle is giving up fragrance. Its in everything and its all around us. I used to use all sorts of perfumes, scented lotions, scented soaps, scented laundry detergent, scented wax melts, room spray, wall plug ins …you name it I have probably used it. I have given all that “smell good stuff” up ,and now when I go near the perfume or laundry aisle in the grocery store it makes me sick to my stomach its so crazy. I’ve given these things up due to the effect they have on the body.
Whats the Endocrine system?
Fragrances are so harsh on our endocrine system. Our endocrine system is responsible for our hormone production and much more. You can click the photo below to take you to learn more about the endocrine system.
After learning more in-depth about this I had to give it up. I can now say without a shadow of a doubt I feel so much better. I will admit at first it does take getting used to. Its like when you give up sugar or soda at first it really suck and you miss it. However, after awhile when you go to eat sugar or have that soda again its not the same and it almost is too much. Giving up fragrances is the same.
What you will need
You will want to get some washing soda. You can get a small bag of this on amazon ,or you can get a big bulk size so you can make a large batch. These are the washing sodas I have used. I got both of these off of amazon. However, you can use whatever plain washing soda you would like. You can click on the pictures below to take you to these products.
The baking soda I use is just the basic Arm and Hammer brand. I just buy a big bag from sam’s club and it lasts me a long time. You can get the baking soda from anywhere. This is the brand I use. You can click on this image to take you to this item on amazon.
You will need epsom salt. I just get a bag off of amazon. This is the one I have been using. You can click the image to take you to this item for purchase.
Borax that can be used as a laundry booster. We do add this to ours because we are in the woods a lot and working outside a lot This is optional and not necessary for the detergent. I don’t always add this into the detergent sometimes I just have a jar full of it and for loads that need a little more I add a scoop. You can click the image below to take you to this product.
Now you will need a container to add all of this into. These are the containers that I use for all of my laundry items. These jars are nice also because they come with little scoops so you don’t have to purchase any additionally. I don’t use these scoops I have little wooden ones that I use. I’ll link them below as well. You can click the image and it will take you to these jars.
In addition to this non toxic laundry detergent you may also want to switch from using dryer sheets that are full of toxic chemicals as well. I use dryer balls instead of dryer sheets. The image below will take you to the ones that I use.
Here is the recipe that I use. One of my friends gave me this recipe which she’s been using for a while now. We both love it. I just love how clean my clothes feel and knowing that its not full of chemicals and safe for my babies clothes as well.
