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    Home » Non Food Recipes

    February 5, 2014

    ThermoFun - Everyday Basic - Washing Powder

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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 from https://www.domesticdivaunleashed.com/washing-powder-and-gel-in-the-thermomix

    ThermoFun – Everyday Basic – Washing Powder

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    ThermoFun – Everyday Basic – Washing Powder

    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

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

    1. Kat says

      February 02, 2020 at 9:44 am

      Would this washing powder be suitable for septic tanks?

      Reply
      • Kathryn says

        May 12, 2025 at 1:47 pm

        Yes it is, I have been using it on Septic Tank for years with no issues

        Reply
    2. Jill bartels says

      June 10, 2017 at 2:56 pm

      What is washing soda?

      Reply
      • 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.

        Reply
    3. 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.

      Reply
      • thermofun says

        November 26, 2015 at 1:03 pm

        Thanks Janice :)

        Reply
    4. 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.

      Reply
      • thermofun says

        October 29, 2015 at 3:30 pm

        That's fabulous to hear Helen! Thank you! :)

        Reply
    5. Roslyn says

      March 09, 2015 at 7:51 am

      When would you put the eucalyptus oil or essential oil in.

      Reply
      • 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. :)

        Reply
    6. 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

      Reply
    7. 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.

      Reply
    8. 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?

      Reply
      • thermofun says

        November 04, 2014 at 11:31 am

        Sounds good Jenny. :)

        Reply
    9. 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.

      Reply
      • thermofun says

        July 26, 2014 at 6:18 pm

        Great feedback Caitlyn. Thanks! :)

        Reply
    10. Lynda says

      May 01, 2014 at 9:32 pm

      Where do you buy washing soda from?

      Reply
      • 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.

        Reply
    11. Toni says

      April 21, 2014 at 6:33 pm

      Is the washing detergent suitable for front loading machines? How sudsy is it?

      Reply
      • 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.

        Reply
    12. 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?

      Reply
      • 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. :)

        Reply
    13. Lyndal says

      February 24, 2014 at 9:30 pm

      I've just made this and had to do a wash... its amazing! Thank you..

      Reply
    14. 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

      Reply
      • 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!

        Reply
      • 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

        Reply
        • 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!

          Reply
      • 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!

        Reply
      • lhayne says

        December 13, 2014 at 10:02 am

        I found borax at Mitre 10 in the gardening section. Never would have looked there!

        Reply
      • Tania Read says

        January 23, 2015 at 10:53 am

        I found borax in Bin Inn.

        Reply
      • Karen says

        May 18, 2016 at 6:08 pm

        Mitre ten or K&D warehouse..

        Reply
      • mary says

        June 25, 2017 at 6:13 pm

        Bunnings sell in bulk and its cheap.

        Reply
    15. 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.

      Reply
      • thermofun says

        February 12, 2014 at 3:36 pm

        That sounds like a great recipe Megan!

        Reply
      • Tatiana says

        January 03, 2015 at 6:01 pm

        how much is there in a packet of bi carb soda?

        Reply
        • 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. :)

          Reply
          • 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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