You can make it yorself in less than 5 minutes

 After eight years of living in America, I realized my skin and body weren’t processing every ingredient the same way. After a few hospital visits, I started paying closer attention to labels, ingredients, and what I was exposing my family to.

That’s when I began making my own vegetable stock, face serums, sanitizers, toners, and more. But one thing I always wanted? A cleaner, non-toxic laundry detergent and dishwasher soap.

To my surprise, most holistic moms use similar, time-tested recipes! That’s the beauty of this lifestyle—you can tweak and customize your own formula to fit your family's needs.

 • 1 cup Borax (20 Mule Team all-natural borax detergent booster & multi-purpose)

 • 1 cup Castile soap (Dr. Bronner's Organic)

 • 1 cup hot filtered water 

 • 15-25 drops of organic essential oils

Make sure to shake and blend all ingredients together.

• Citrus Fresh: Lemon + Orange + Eucalyptus (bright and antibacterial)
• Lavender Mint*: Lavender + Peppermint + Tea Tree (calming yet deodorizing)
• Herbal Clean: Rosemary + Thyme + Lemon (antimicrobial and fresh-smelling)
• Warm Spice: Clove + Cinnamon + Orange (cozy, antibacterial blend)
• Floral Fresh: Geranium + Chamomile + Vanilla (gentle and fabric softening)

• Lemon – Fresh scent, natural degreaser, stain remover
• Tea Tree* – Antibacterial, antifungal, helps eliminate odors
• Orange – Uplifting scent, cuts through grease and stains
• Eucalyptus – Antimicrobial, removes tough odors and bacteria

• Lavender* – Calming scent, antibacterial, odor neutralizer
• Peppermint – Cooling, energizing, fights musty smells
• Rosemary – Herbal scent, antimicrobial, fights mildew
• Spearmint – Refreshing, deodorizing, antibacterial

• Chamomile – Gentle on sensitive skin, calming scent
• Geranium – Balances scent, fabric softener alternative
• Jasmine – Luxurious floral scent, fabric conditioner
• Vanilla (in jojoba oil) – Warm, comforting scent, gentle on skin

• Cinnamon – Antibacterial, antifungal, warm scent
• Clove – Strong antibacterial properties, removes odors
• Thyme – Powerful antibacterial, great for disinfecting
• Oregano – Antimicrobial, prevents mold growth

You can mix and match oils depending on your preferences! 

*Please note: some studies suggest that tea tree and lavender oils may contain chemicals that disrupt hormones in kids.

Complementary Scents: Some oils blend better together. For example, citrus oils (lemon, orange) pair well with floral or herbal oils (lavender, rosemary).

Skin Sensitivity: Oils like cinnamon, clove, oregano, and thyme are strong and can be irritating to the skin. If using these, keep the total amount of essential oils on the lower side (closer to 15 drops per batch rather than 30).  Always perform a patch test by applying a small amount  to your skin to check for allergic reactions, such as redness, itching, or rash, before using it more widely.

Balance Strong Scents: Some oils, like tea tree, eucalyptus, and peppermint, have powerful aromas. Mixing them with softer scents (like chamomile, geranium, or vanilla) can help create a more balanced fragrance.