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Laundry detergent is another one of those products that is expensive and not necessarily the healthiest in the world (all those dyes and scents- yuk!)  Here are a few healthy and organic alternatives you can make at home.  

• Stain Remover

Mix one cup hot water, 1/2 cup baking soda, and 1/2 cup hydrogen peroxide to create your own Oxi-Clean. Just soak the clothing in it for 20 minutes to overnight (depending n how dirty it is) and then wash as usual.

• Fabric Softener

There are two options here.  The first is the simplest.  Add a 1/4cup white vinegar in the final rinse of your washing machine cycle.  The clothes will come out soft, clean and bright. 

The second option is to use a painters rag or an old cut up tee-shirt.  Take this piece of fabric and add a few drops of lavender oil (learn to make your own here).  Lavender oil is good for your skin, and your clothes will be soft and smell great.  

A bonus tip here… always include a clean tennis ball in your dryer when drying your clothes.  This saves energy by cutting your drying time, and it also makes clothes and towels very fluffy

• Wrinkle Releaser