DIY Laundry Detergent Day 1

Recently I spoke with a co-worker about her homemade laundry detergent. I have no idea how the conversation came around to that, it was one of those meandering conversation things, but she said it was simple to make and cheaper than store-bought ones.

I did a little research and found several sites ( Money Saving Queen , DIY Natural , From Our Hiding Place , and The Simple Dollar --but they're everywhere!) detailing the detergent making process, but they all seem to have the same ingredients in com...