Homemade Haven Washing Soda

Homemade Haven Washing Soda – 250 g

What it is

Washing soda is a naturally occurring alkaline mineral used by DIYers for powerful household and laundry cleaning. It’s stronger than bicarbonate of soda and is especially valued for cutting grease, breaking down grime, and boosting the performance of soap-based recipes.

For home DIYers, washing soda is the ingredient you reach for when gentle cleaners aren’t quite enough; particularly in laundry powders, heavy duty surface cleaners and deep clean recipes.

What it does

• Cuts through grease, oils and heavy soil
• Boosts the effectiveness of soap and surfactants
• Softens hard water to improve cleaning results
• Helps lift stains and built-up residue
• Raises alkalinity for stronger cleaning action

Recipes you’ll use it in

Washing soda appears across core cleaning and laundry recipes in the Homemade Haven recipe bank, including:

Laundry

• Laundry powder
• Laundry booster or soak blend
• Washing machine cleaner

Household Cleaning

• All-purpose cleaner (heavy-duty)
• Kitchen degreasing spray
• Oven and cooktop cleaner
• Floor cleaner

How far it goes

A 250 g pouch of washing soda typically makes:

• 10–20 DIY batches, depending on the recipe
• Most recipes use 1–3 tablespoons (15–45 g) per batch

Examples:

• Laundry powder: ~12–18 batches
• Degreasing cleaners: ~10–15 batches
• Machine cleaner or soak: ~15–20 batches

This makes washing soda a high-impact, workhorse ingredient for regular household cleaning.

Why DIYers love it

• Noticeably stronger than bicarbonate of soda
• Excellent for greasy and heavily soiled jobs
• Simple, single-ingredient cleaning power
• Works beautifully with ground coconut soap and sodium percarbonate
• Ideal for households doing regular DIY laundry and cleaning

Good to know

• Wear gloves when handling concentrated solutions
• Not suitable for aluminium or delicate surfaces
• Store sealed and dry
• Not food grade — for cleaning use only