DIY Apartment Cleanup

Well hello, we just got back from a long weekend away. We had the busiest week of our lives this past week as well, and I have yet to take a break. I can consider this my little mini break! First week of school, lots of homework, cleaning, packing, driving, and now today putting the apartment back into order and running errands, whew! So in the midst of all this today I was able to sneak in some things off of my DIY wishlist. I finally whipped up some of my very own laundry and dishwasher detergent! So I just had to share!

This little DIY project will save you a lot of money, and takes just no time to go buy the ingredients and mix it up. Total ingredients needed, I found mine at Kroger but you can shop around for cheapest: Borax 4lb 12oz for $4.09, Washing Soda 3lb 7oz for $3.00, LemiShine 12oz for $2.59, Vinegar 32 floz $.73, 2 bars of soap for $.88, coarse kosher salt 48oz for $1.75.
**1 batch= 50 loads for both laundry and dishes
**With supplies above have enough to make at least 6-7 batches, which is 300-350 loads, which is 150ish loads of dishes and laundry each, at a grand total of about $13.00!!!

Dishwashing Detergent: 1 Batch
1 cup of borax
1 cup of washing soda
1/2 cup of salt
1/2 cup of lemishine, some people use citric acid but I didn't
Mixed in a 32oz plastic container with lid and shook until thoroughly mixed. Use a tablespoon per load. Added up to about $1.89/batch.

Laundry Detergent: 1 Batch
1 cup of borax
1 cup of washing soda
1 bar of soap, grated, I used dial because it was the cheapest
Mixed in a 32oz plastic container with lid and shook until thoroughly mixed. Use a tablespoon per load. Added up to about $1.32/batch

And it is that simple to have clean laundry, for cheap! The laundry sadly doesn't have a scent, maybe I will try a more scented bar soap next time. Until then I can afford my favorite fabric softner! :)

I also finally cleaned up my closet and used some cheap little shower rings I had lying around to keep my purses organized! :)

So happy to have a clean apartment! I hope you'll use these DIY tips to help make your house a little cleaner too! With it being this easy and cheap, anyone can do it! :) Nighty night!