It seems like laundry detergent is one of those necessary things you'll always have to pick up at the store, but really, you could be making your own for a fraction of the cost Homemade Laundry Detergent is used to get rid of dirt and stains in clothes and gives a better result than commercial brands of laundry detergent thanks to extra added ingredients. It is safe to make and use. For the most part homemade laundry detergent is much safer than most brands on the shelves in supermarket and retail shops.