How To Make DIY Laundry Detergent Pods？

Making your own laundry detergent pods is super simple and lets you pick the ingredients that work best for you. Here’s how to do it!

What You’ll Need:

Detergent or Liquid Laundry Soap: Go for a high-efficiency detergent for the best stain removal.

Water: This is just for mixing.

Gelatin: This helps hold the pods together.

Essential Oils (optional): Add a few drops for a nice smell, like lavender or lemon.

Food Coloring (optional): Use this if you want to give your pods some color.

Steps to Make Your Pods:

Prepare the Mixture:

In a large bowl, pour in 1 cup of your detergent or liquid laundry soap.

Add 1/2 cup of water and stir well until everything is fully dissolved.

Add Gelatin:

In another small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of gelatin with 1/4 cup of hot water.

Mix Everything Together:

Slowly pour the gelatin mixture into the detergent mix while stirring constantly to blend everything together.

Add Fragrance and Color (optional):

If you want your pods to smell nice or have some color, add a few drops of essential oil and some food coloring.

Pour Into Molds:

Carefully pour the mixture into an ice cube tray or silicone mold, filling each compartment.

Refrigerate to Set:

Pop the mold in the fridge for about 2-3 hours, or until the pods are completely hard.

Remove and Store:

Gently pop the pods out of the mold and let them air dry in a cool, dry place for 24 hours to make sure they’re nice and firm.

Store the dried pods in a sealed container to keep them dry.

How to Use:

Just toss one pod into the washing machine with your clothes each time you do laundry—no need for any extra detergent!

A Few Notes:

Make sure to use safe ingredients, especially if anyone in your family has sensitive skin.

Since these DIY pods don’t have preservatives, try to use them up within a few months.

With these easy steps, you’ll have your own homemade laundry detergent pods, making laundry day greener and way more personalized!