According to a survey by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), most adults in the U.S. call laundry their favorite chore. Even if you don’t love the jobs of pretreating, sorting, washing, drying, ...

This five-minute laundry detergent recipe could not get any easier or cheaper to make. Its simple formula rivals any commercially available detergent for effectively getting your clothes clean, ...

UPDATE: Several alert readers have raised questions about the safety of borax, a.k.a. sodium tetraborate or sodium borate. Though borax’s power as a green cleaner has been touted in dozens of DIY ...

It’s convenient to pick up some laundry detergent at the store, but it’s not difficult to create your own. Soap and water are a time-tested duo against dirt and germs, and homemade cleaners can carry ...

The DIY dishwasher powder made with three easy ingredients that is more environmentally friendly than traditional dishwasher pods. Photo courtesy of author. As my apartment started running low on ...

Laundry detergent is notoriously expensive—and we use a ton of the stuff. Save money and trips to the store (and go easier on the environment to boot!) with these simple tips for how to make homemade ...

A few months ago, I took it upon myself to try out a homemade laundry detergent recipe to see what the rage was all about. With a sense of accomplishment, three loads of clean laundry, and quart ...