How to Make a 3-Ingredient Laundry Detergent at Home (DIY Savings)
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Unproven
Some claims are true, but key facts about commercial detergents are exaggerated or incorrect.
Some claims are true, but key facts about commercial detergents are exaggerated or incorrect.
π₯Hot Take:
- Are you really just paying to ship water? We checked the science. π₯
- This DIY laundry recipe might clean your wallet, but will it clean your clothes? π€
π₯Hot Take:
- β’Are you really just paying to ship water? We checked the science. π₯
- β’This DIY laundry recipe might clean your wallet, but will it clean your clothes? π€
Claim Breakdown:
π Fact Check: While water is the main ingredient in liquid detergents, it's not 90%. π§ Formulations vary, but water typically makes up a significant portion to dissolve other ingredients. However, claiming it's nine-tenths is an overstatement designed for shock value. The other components, even in small percentages, are highly concentrated and crucial for cleaning.
Fact Check Date: May 26, 2026
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