Mixing your own soap powder is easier than you think. This homemade laundry soap it does a really good job on my clothes - removes stains, odors and dirt. I am constantly tinkering with this mixture, trying to find right balance - Loads of cleaning power, while still being non-irritating to sensitive skin and environmentally friendly. While not perfect, really dirty clothes benefit from the surfactants in dishsoap, instead of the pure castile soap and most recipes call for, it is miles better than buying expensive commercial soaps.