Go here for great homemade laundry detergent from local tv newscast about saving money ideas - read all the comments & see the video for more information. http://www.wthr.com/Global/story.asp?s=10723579 Or, go to www.wthr.com, scroll down to pink piggy bank picture for Saving Your Money, click on it, then on that page choose "news link: soap lady saves money with detergent" or just type in "soap lady" in their search box. I made a batch yesterday, used it on 3 loads this morning. It removed even grease with no pre-spot treatment. I figured a very detailed comparison to the liquid laundry detergent I was using and found that I can wash a large load for 1 cent per load with this, compared to 34 cents per load for what I was using. Her idea for using fabric softener is good, also, with the diluted solution and the sponges. ... View related article.