Making My Own Natural Laundry Detergent – A Homemade Recipe
Have you ever looked at the number of household cleaning products we buy and wondered whether there might be another way?
Over the years, I've become much more conscious of what I bring into my home and the ingredients in the everyday products we use. I love finding simple ways to make things myself, rather than automatically reaching for another supermarket product.
It's not about changing everything overnight. It's about making small changes where we can and becoming a little more aware of the choices we make.
One of the things I've been experimenting with recently is making my own laundry detergent, and I'm really pleased with how my adapted version has been working for me
Why make your own laundry detergent?
Laundry detergent is something most of us use regularly, often without giving it much thought.
Making your own gives you the opportunity to choose the ingredients you're using and explore a different approach to everyday laundry.
I also love being able to incorporate some of my favourite doTERRA products into my natural home routines.
For my homemade laundry detergent, I've used doTERRA On Guard Concentrated Cleaner and Lemon essential oil.
Why I've chosen doTERRA
There are two doTERRA products featured in my homemade laundry detergent.
doTERRA On Guard Concentrated Cleaner
I enjoy using On Guard Concentrated Cleaner around my home. It's a concentrated household cleaning product that forms part of my wider approach to making some of my own household products.
I like exploring different ways to simplify my cleaning cupboard and being more mindful about the products I choose.
doTERRA Lemon Essential Oil
I absolutely love Lemon essential oil!
It has a fresh, uplifting citrus aroma and is one of my favourite oils to use around the home. I particularly enjoy its fresh scent when making homemade household products.
Quality matters to me too. One of the reasons I chose doTERRA was its approach to essential oil sourcing, quality control and testing. I want to understand what I'm choosing to bring into my home rather than simply relying on the marketing on a bottle.
Want to see how I make my own laundry detergent?
I've put together a video showing how I make my adapted homemade laundry detergent, including the ingredients I use and how I put everything together.
Rather than just sharing a list of ingredients, I wanted to show you how I actually make it so you can see the process for yourself.
I've shared the video and full instructions inside my free Your Better Health community.
If you'd like to learn how to make your own, come and join us by clicking the following linke to join - www.yourbetterhealth.co.uk (scroll down to join)
Why I started looking at toxic-free cleaning
My interest in making my own household products comes from a much bigger journey.
Having experienced viral meningitis when I was pregnant, I started questioning what I was using for myself and my family and became much more interested in natural approaches to health and wellbeing.
Over the years, I've spent a lot of time learning, researching and exploring ways to make more informed choices.
That interest extended into our home too. I started looking at the everyday products we were using, from household cleaners to personal care products, and asking myself whether there were alternatives worth exploring.
I don't believe we need to throw everything away and start again. But I do believe that understanding what we're using and making small changes can be a positive place to start.
I've also recorded a video explaining more about toxic-free cleaning and why I became interested in changing the way I clean.
Watch my video here:
Come and join me at Your Better Health
This is exactly why I created Your Better Health.
I wanted somewhere I could share what I've learnt, encourage people to explore natural alternatives and make it easier to discover simple things they can do themselves.
Inside my free online community, I share:
Homemade natural cleaning recipes.
Make-at-home household products.
Ideas for reducing unnecessary chemicals in everyday routines.
Essential oil education and inspiration.
Practical tips and ideas for exploring natural wellness.
And, of course, you'll find my video and full instructions showing you how to make my homemade laundry detergent!
Join my free Your Better Health community
I'd love to welcome you.
Scroll down the page to find the community registration and join us. It's free to become part of the community, and you'll be able to explore the recipes, videos and resources I share.
A little more about Your Better Health
Whether you're interested in making your own household products, exploring essential oils or simply learning more about natural wellness, you're very welcome.
If you'd like to know more about the doTERRA products I use in my homemade recipes, how you can get hold of them, or how to access free education and guidance from me on natural wellness, just get in touch.
Sometimes it's the smallest changes that get us thinking differently.
Happy exploring
Nicky Kay
Your Better Health
Helping you explore a more natural approach to everyday living.
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