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Hard water contains high levels of these cations. Anionic surfactants are the most common surfactants in laundry detergents. emulsifying oil and clay soils, fabric softener residue, and are high sudsing. ether sulfates such as sodium lauryl ether sulfate (SLES). (charged particles) in hard water.
Homemade Laundry Detergent Recipe. 1  1 bar of Fels Naptha soap, shaved. 2  4 cups of hot water to melt the soap. 3  3 gallons of hot water.  1 cup of 1  borax. 2 cups of washing soda.  1 cup of baking 1  soda. 1 large Rubbermaid container about 4-5 gallons  size.