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Ingredients
- 2 - 17.6 oz boxes Zote Laundry Flakes or 2 bars Zote Soap, grated
- 1 - 3 lb 7 oz box Arm & Hammer Washing Soda (not baking soda)
- 1 - 17.6 oz box Zote Laundry Flakes or one bar Zote Laundry Soap, grated
- 1 1/2 - cups Mule Team Borax
- 1 1/2 cups Arm & Hammer Washing Soda (not baking soda)
- 1 - 18 oz bottle Purex Crystals or similar brand laundry booster beads
- 2 - cups Oxy Clean, optional
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 354g | |
| Calories 0 | |
| Calories from Fat 0 | 0% |
| Total Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbs 0.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 0.0g | 0% |
| Protein 0.0g | 0% |
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