Homemade Liquid Laundry Detergent Separates?

Hand pouring laundry soap into cap next to a pile of folded towels.

Making your own liquid laundry soap is not only economical, but you can control the ingredients used. However this DIY laundry product tends to separate. Shake or stir before use and you are good to go. This is a page about what to do when your homemade liquid laundry detergent separates.

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Question: Homemade Laundry Soap Separates?

March 18, 2014

I started making natural laundry detergent in my home, but when I put it in the gallons it separated. What is the cause?

Paul

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mom-from-missouri
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March 22, 20141 found this helpful

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That's normal. You just shake it before using.

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Question: Liquid Laundry Detergent Separates?

June 2, 2012

I made my own laundry detergent, but it separates leaving a white gel at the top. I have to stir it all the time before I use it. It is made with bar soap, washing soda, borax, and water.

By Caroline K

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