Looking for a chemical-free laundry detergent?
But buying organic laundry detergent is really too expensive!
Then I recommend the ivy detergent!
It is 100% free, effective and of course, completely natural.
In addition, it is really very easy to manufacture.
Here's the amazing ivy laundry recipe that won't cost you a penny . Watch:
- 50 ivy leaves
- 1 liter of water
- 1 saucepan with a lid
- a strainer, cheesecloth, cloth or pantyhose to filter the detergent
- a funnel
- a 1 liter jar (or bottle)
- gloves
1. Pick 50 Ivy Leaves.
2. Wash the leaves with clear water.
3. Put on the gloves and crumple the leaves with your hands.
4. Put the leaves in the pan and pour 1 liter of water there.
5. Cover the pot and bring to a boil.
6. Continue cooking over low heat for 15 minutes.
7. Stop the cooking and let the leaves macerate in the water for 24 hours.
8. Pour your detergent into the jar using a strainer, a funnel with a cloth or a cheesecloth.
There you go, your homemade natural laundry detergent with Ivy is already ready :-)
Easy, efficient and economical!
You have made your homemade organic liquid detergent, without thermomix. For sure, you won't find cheaper!
In addition, it is zero waste.
It's a great alternative to industrial detergents full of toxic and overpriced products.
To give you my opinion, I have been using this detergent daily for 2 years already!
And I can tell you that not only do I love it (and all my family too)...
...but that my wallet is happy with all the savings I make.
Your ivy detergent keeps very well for 3 weeks away from light.
Beyond that, the ivy detergent loses its effectiveness.
But to keep it for a few more days, you can keep it in your fridge.
You can even distribute it in small containers and freeze it!
The dosage is simple, like a classic detergent!
Just pour 15 cl of detergent into the "detergent" compartment of the washing machine.
All that remains is to run your machine as usual.
- If your laundry is very dirty, you can add 1 tablespoon of baking soda to 15 cl of your detergent.
To discover: 7 Magical Uses For Baking Soda To Do Your Laundry.
- If you want to whiten your white laundry, add 1 tablespoon of percarbonate of soda. Check out the trick here.
- If you have stains encrusted on your clothes, rub them with Marseille soap. In addition, you can soak your laundry for 1 hour.
- You can also add a natural fabric softener. This will allow your laundry to be very soft. To do this, pour 15 cl of white vinegar into the softener compartment of your washing machine. Find out how here.
- If you wish to perfume your linen, add 5 to 8 drops of essential oil of your choice. For example, lavender leaves a nice clean smell. But be careful not to add too much. Because essential oils are very concentrated and can cause irritation or allergies. Do a test before putting it in your laundry.
Ivy leaves contain 5 to 8% saponin. It is this active principle that protects them from parasites, fungi and microbes.
By crumpling the leaves, this substance is released and afterwards it mixes with the water during the maceration.
The resulting liquid absorbs the properties of saponin. It is stain-removing, degreasing, sanitizing and foaming.
As a result, this ivy detergent is simply super effective:the laundry comes out clean with a good smell!
What more could you ask for in a laundry?
You don't have any more ivy detergent on hand and you absolutely need to have a laundry done quickly?
No time to wait 24 hours for the leaves to macerate... Don't panic!
Here's how to make an express ivy laundry:
- Collect 30 Ivy Leaves.
- Cut them into small pieces.
- Put them in a cloth bag or laundry net.
- Close the bag tightly and put directly in the drum of the machine in the middle of the dirty laundry.
- Start your machine at 30° minimum. But it is even more effective at 40° so that the saponins are easily released.
Ivy is a plant that grows very easily. We can therefore take a few leaves every month without any problem.
It is of course totally free!
As a result, your laundry is really very economical.
It only costs 1 liter of water and some energy to boil the water.
If you want to save even more, you can collect rainwater or take water from a fountain.
So your laundry comes back to you at... 1 cent per litre! In other words, nothing at all... Not bad, isn't it?
The climbing ivy grows on the walls or on the trees.
Be careful not to confuse it with the ground cover ivy that covers the ground.
Ivy grows very easily in the garden, in the streets or in the forests. So you can easily find some by walking around.
Also, nothing prevents you from asking friends or neighbors if you can pick some ivy leaves from them.
You can also take cuttings or layer it to grow it in your garden.
Wash your clothes, of course, but not only!
This homemade detergent is also very effective for cleaning floors that are not fragile.
Its sanitizing and detergent properties easily remove stains from the floor.
You can also use it to wash your hair. But watch out for sensitive skin!
As we have seen, ivy can cause irritation.
- Choose climbing ivy called Hedera Helix and not ground cover ivy.
- Do not dry the leaves. Use them right away to do your laundry.
- Check that the ivy is always well immersed in water throughout the recipe.
- Keep your laundry away from light.
- If you have sensitive skin, don't forget to put on the gloves before touching the leaves. Indeed, ivy leaves can be irritating. They secrete falcarinol, an alcohol that can cause redness, irritation and allergies.
- If you or someone in your family has very sensitive skin or frequent allergies, or if you have a baby, start by testing with a detergent made with only 25 sheets.
And add 1-2 tablespoons of baking soda to maintain its effectiveness. At the slightest reaction, change the detergent.
- Ivy berries are poisonous:do not eat them!
- Store your liquid detergent out of the reach of children and pets. Remember to put a label on the jar or bottle. Even though it is natural, it should NEVER be swallowed.
- The saponin present in ivy can be toxic. If you put a high concentration in the water, it can be harmful to aquatic fauna.
But, don't worry:given the quantity used in each detergent, there is no danger for the environment. And anyway, it is much less harmful than industrial detergent.
In addition, it is 100% biodegradable. The saponin disappears very quickly in the pipes without any treatment. Of course, it should not be thrown directly and in large quantities into a river!
Have you tried this grandmother's recipe for making ivy laundry? Let us know in the comments if it worked for you. We can't wait to read you!
