Tired of commercial detergents? Too expensive, too fragrant and full of questionable substances...
I understand you, it's the same for me! My allergic skin can't take it anymore!
Especially since nature is full of super effective products that don't cost a penny.
My grandmother used to make her washing powder with the leaves of the ivy that grew along her house.
Nothing could be easier, more organic and more economical!
I share with you today her 100% free and natural ivy laundry detergent recipe . Watch:
- around fifty climbing ivy leaves
- 1 liter of water
- baking soda
- gloves
- a large saucepan with a lid
- a salad bowl
- a glass bottle
- an old pantyhose
Preparation: 5 mins - Cooking: 15 min - For about 1 litre
1. Put on your gloves, as handling ivy is irritating to some people.
2. Rinse the ivy leaves with clean water.
3. Crush the leaves between your hands, as if you wanted to crumple them.
4. Put the crumpled leaves in the pan.
5. Pour the water over the leaves.
6. Bring to a boil.
7. Cook over a lower heat for about 15 minutes.
8. Remove from the heat and cover the mixture with a lid.
9. Let steep overnight.
10. The next day, strain the mixture through an old pantyhose and pour it into the bottle.
11. Add a tablespoon of baking soda.
12. Stir well to dissolve the baking soda.
And There you go ! Your homemade ivy laundry is already ready :-)
Easy, fast and natural, right?
No more overpriced chemical detergents from the supermarket!
This grandma's recipe doesn't cost a dime and contains only 2 ingredients.
And with this natural detergent, not a stain resists:tomato, ink or fruit, it's all gone.
To scent your laundry, add a few drops of peppermint essential oils to the jar.
To use this DIY detergent, nothing could be simpler!
Put about 150 ml of the liquid in the usual compartment of your machine and start a cycle as usual.
Know that this zero waste detergent is effective even at 30°C.
The detergent has a dark green color, but don't worry, it won't stain the laundry!
The ivy detergent can best be kept in the fridge for 3 to 4 weeks . You can even freeze it!
This allows you to make a large quantity and always have it on hand without going back to the stove.
The effectiveness of ivy-based detergent is no longer to be proven!
Climbing ivy naturally contains a good dose of saponin .
It is a washing and foaming substance produced by certain plants.
By crumpling the leaves, the saponin is released and diffuses into the water.
Ivy has a cleansing, degreasing and stain-removing action.
Our ancestors already used ivy to degrease and detach their fabrics.
As for the bicarbonate, it reinforces its action and removes stubborn odors on the laundry.
Me, I'm super happy with the result on each machine!
I confess that I did not believe it when my grandmother gave me her recipe...
But yet it washes very well on both clothes at 30° and underwear at 60°.
The only small problem is the yellow sweat stains that have a hard time leaving with this ivy detergent.
So the best is to make a percabonate bath before washing as indicated here in n°5.
Last point, the laundry comes out without any smell!
If you don't like laundry that smells nothing, just add a few drops of essential oils of your choice to scent it.
It's still better than a chemical artificial perfume of classic detergents, isn't it?
