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 ...

Laundry is a fact of life, but it’s a chore that most of us find tedious. Plus, it can get expensive. In my household of four (which includes two very messy toddlers), I typically run a minimum of ...

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 ...

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 ...

Berkowitz is a freelance writer and communication specialist developing stories on a broad range of topics from sustainability to food trends and healthy living. There are a number of reasons to take ...

Did you know that you can make your own liquid laundry detergent at home? Here is how to make your own laundry soap and customize it with your favorite scents. All images courtesy of Two Kids and a ...

Think about how often you do laundry and how much detergent you go through. Whether you use powder or liquid detergent, the cost alone—to your own pocketbook, never mind to the planet—just might make ...

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, ...