Thermomix Washing Powder - Domestic Diva Unleashed Recipe

February 5, 2014

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One of the things that you may not think about when owning a Thermomix is the ability to make lots of different non food basics. Here is a recipe that I have followed with success to make my own Thermomix Washing Powder. I have been using this recipe since sharing on the ThermoFun Facebook page in September 2013.

The recipe is fromhttps://www.domesticdivaunleashed.com/washing-powder-and-gel-in-the-thermomix

ThermoFun – Everyday Basic – Washing Powder

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Ingredients

1 bar "Sunlight" (or pure) soap, roughly chopped
½ bar of Sard (or stain removing) soap, roughly chopped
200g Borax
315g Washing Soda (powder)

Instructions

Place soap into TM bowl and chop 30 sec / speed 7.
Add remaining ingredients and mix 20 sec / speed 7 until it is evenly combined.
Use 2 – 3 heaped tablespoons per wash.

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Kat says
February 02, 2020 at 9:44 am

Would this washing powder be suitable for septic tanks?
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Jill bartels says
June 10, 2017 at 2:56 pm

What is washing soda?
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- thermofun says
  June 11, 2017 at 12:24 am
  
  Jill, washing soda is pictured in the top left corner. It can be found in most major supermarkets.
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Janice says
November 26, 2015 at 9:00 am

I just love this recipe, I use this washing powder all time now. The sard soap makes the difference to other recipes I have tried. I find it to be very economical as well.
A winner, thanks girls.
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- thermofun says
  November 26, 2015 at 1:03 pm
  
  Thanks Janice :)
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Helen says
October 29, 2015 at 10:44 am

Thanks for recipe, my husband was having allergic reactions to most of the commercial brand washing powders
. After using this all the rashes and irritation have gone.
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- thermofun says
  October 29, 2015 at 3:30 pm
  
  That's fabulous to hear Helen! Thank you! :)
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Roslyn says
March 09, 2015 at 7:51 am

When would you put the eucalyptus oil or essential oil in.
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- thermofun says
  March 17, 2015 at 3:52 pm
  
  Roslyn I would put it in the washing machine at the time of doing a load. :)
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Krystal says
January 26, 2015 at 7:27 am

I just did a rough calculation buying all ingredients from my local coles it works out to be $5.80 for just over 1.2 kg I was paying $4 for 1 kg of the coles washing powder but I would use two scoops so if you only need 2-3 heaped table spoons for the same result or better I thinl inusuage it will work out cheaper although is someone os paying more for a more expensive brand of washong powder such as omo they will definitely be saving ;-) hope this helps
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humberbugg says
January 25, 2015 at 2:27 pm

I made this yesterday. Results ok, but not outstanding. It cost me $10.14 to make for 1.8kg....I made a double batch. I bought my ingredients from Woolworths and Bunnings. Whilst I love making things from scratch, I'm not sure this is the most economical way to buy/make washing powder.
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Jenny Sullivan says
November 02, 2014 at 4:29 pm

I do a similar recipe, only no sard and borax, I use 1/2 cup bi carb and 1/2 cup rock salt with 1cup washing soda and 2o drops eucalyptus oil for a refreshing smell. I also just use white vinegar as a fabric softener.
Going to do a similar recipe for dishwashing powder with citric acid when I can find it or may just add some lemon juice, do you think that would be a good substitute Leonie?
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- thermofun says
  November 04, 2014 at 11:31 am
  
  Sounds good Jenny. :)
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Caitlyn says
July 26, 2014 at 12:20 pm

I've been making this recipe for a while and I love it. I actually use a whole sard cake instead of half; I misread the recipe the first time and continued to make that way ever since. You might find with synthetics they become static. I use an environmentally friendly fabric softener, or hair conditioner works fine too, it's pretty much the same stuff. I use it for washing everything now.
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- thermofun says
  July 26, 2014 at 6:18 pm
  
  Great feedback Caitlyn. Thanks! :)
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Lynda says
May 01, 2014 at 9:32 pm

Where do you buy washing soda from?
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- thermofun says
  May 01, 2014 at 9:34 pm
  
  Hi Lynda - I found it at my local IGA - so I would assume Coles & Woolworths would have it too. They keep it near the washing powders.
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Toni says
April 21, 2014 at 6:33 pm

Is the washing detergent suitable for front loading machines? How sudsy is it?
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- thermofun says
  April 23, 2014 at 2:06 pm
  
  Hi Toni, It is not sudsy at all. So yes it can be used in a front loader - just use half the amount.
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Julie says
March 28, 2014 at 10:36 pm

Do you use the bowl exclusively for your cleaning products, or do you give it a good clean and then carry on using it as normal for your cooking?
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- thermofun says
  March 31, 2014 at 10:10 am
  
  Julie I feel most comfortable using my bowl for cleaning products and food. It is a stainless steel bowl with no cracks for anything to remain after a good wash. :)
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Lyndal says
February 24, 2014 at 9:30 pm

I've just made this and had to do a wash... its amazing! Thank you..
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Cathie says
February 20, 2014 at 9:19 am

Hi I've been looking everywhere for Borax but can't find where to buy it! Can anyone help? thanks
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- thermofun says
  February 21, 2014 at 11:43 am
  
  Cathie, I buy my borax from Coles or Woolworths. Do you have a local store?n You may need to ask them where they stock it as sometimes it can be found in the most odd of places!
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- Tamara says
  March 12, 2014 at 12:48 am
  
  My Woolwoths doesn't stock it so I buy mine from Bunnings from the cleaning area/storage area
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  - Lady Susan says
    May 06, 2014 at 10:16 am
    
    Bunnings have 1kg tubs of it - in the cleaning aisle
    Woolies and Coles have smaller tubs - usually on the bottom shelf where you can't see it!
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- Jenelle Missenden says
  July 09, 2014 at 3:59 pm
  
  Hi, I buy from Blant's Wellbeing & Lifestyle online:
  Natural Pure Borax 11kg - $50.00
  Washing Soda 11kg - $47.00
  Delivery about $12
  bargain!
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- lhayne says
  December 13, 2014 at 10:02 am
  
  I found borax at Mitre 10 in the gardening section. Never would have looked there!
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- Tania Read says
  January 23, 2015 at 10:53 am
  
  I found borax in Bin Inn.
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- Karen says
  May 18, 2016 at 6:08 pm
  
  Mitre ten or K&D warehouse..
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- mary says
  June 25, 2017 at 6:13 pm
  
  Bunnings sell in bulk and its cheap.
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Megan says
February 05, 2014 at 7:25 pm

Yes, I make a similar powder: 1 cake of soap, 1 cup Lectric Soda powder (not chrystals), 1/2 cup borax, 1 pkt bi carb. Sometimes I use 1 cup of lux flakes instead of the soap.
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- thermofun says
  February 12, 2014 at 3:36 pm
  
  That sounds like a great recipe Megan!
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- Tatiana says
  January 03, 2015 at 6:01 pm
  
  how much is there in a packet of bi carb soda?
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  - thermofun says
    January 03, 2015 at 6:15 pm
    
    Hi Tatiana, the packet size does not matter, you just need 315g. The recipe calls for washing soda which is different to bi carb. :)
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    - Tatiana says
      January 28, 2015 at 3:29 pm
      
      Oops...sorry...I meant to reply to the lady in a previous comment who said that she also adds bicarb soda to her mix.
      Reply

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