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Recipe for a year of laundry: To prepare the liquid detergent needed for a year of laundry, you will need the following ingredients:
60 grams of Marseille soap flakes (average cost: around 0.40 cents)
15 grams of sodium percarbonate (average cost: around 0.15 cents)
30 grams of baking soda (average cost: around 0.10 cents)
A few drops of essential oil (average cost: about 0.05 cents)
1 liter of hot water
1 liter of cold water
Preparation steps:
Heat a liter of water and add the Marseille soap flakes. Mix until completely dissolved.
Then add the sodium percarbonate and baking soda. Mix again.
Remove from the heat and use a blender to obtain a smooth mixture.
Introduction: Opting to make your own household detergent is an excellent alternative to save money while contributing to the preservation of the environment. Let’s find out together how to prepare a detergent for a full year of washing, a solution that is economical, ecological and respectful of health.
The benefits of homemade detergent: Beyond the supermarket shelves, detergent can be made at home, thus offering significant economic benefits. Indeed, by making your own detergent, not only do you save money, but you also help preserve the environment and the health of your loved ones. Unlike commercial products that may contain surfactants or chemicals that are harmful in the long term, homemade detergent is hypoallergenic and free of preservatives.
Detergent usage data: According to studies, French households do an average of five laundry loads per week, totaling 220 washes per year. During these washes, approximately 26 liters of liquid detergent and 40 kilos of powder detergent are used.
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