Healing Almanac Original
— Household —
Non-Toxic Lavender Laundry Wash
This wash cleans laundry without toxins.
Uses Castile Soap ·Baking Soda ·Epsom Salt ·Lavender ·Tea Tree
Supports Respiratory & Breathing ·Nervous System & Mood ·Immune & Defenses ·Skin ·Musculoskeletal ·Pain & Inflammation ·Sleep & Rest
Moods calmingcleannon-toxicevening
Prep · Yield
On this page About ·Ingredients ·Method ·What you'll notice ·Tips & storage
Important — read before making
Tea tree oil is toxic to cats and dogs — keep dried detergent and freshly washed items away from pets until fully dry. Avoid in households with known sensitivity.
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About this recipe
A natural, non-toxic laundry detergent built around lavender castile soap and tea tree essential oil.
Ingredients
- 1 whole bar lavender pure-castile soap, grated (saponified oils)Plant-based cleanser — supports Skin
- 1 tablespoon tea tree essential oil (terpinen-4-ol)Antimicrobial / purification — supports Skin · Immune & Defenses
- 26 oz Epsom salt (scented with fresh citrus and cedarwood) (magnesium sulfate)Muscle and joint relaxation — supports Musculoskeletal · Pain & Inflammation
- 40 oz washing soda (sodium carbonate)
- 2 cups baking soda (sodium bicarbonate)Gentle alkalizer — supports Respiratory & Breathing · Skin
Method
- 1 Grate the castile soap finely.
- 2 Combine in a large bowl with the washing soda, baking soda, and Epsom salt.
- 3 Add the tea tree essential oil and mix thoroughly.
- 4 Store in an airtight container.
- 5 Use ½ tablespoon per load.
What you'll notice
- Cleans clothes without harsh chemicals
- Safe for sensitive skin and kids
- Light lavender scent that lingers gently
- A fraction of the cost of store detergent
- Skips the plastic-jug waste
Tips & storage
Storage
Airtight jar; keeps indefinitely if kept dry.
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