Rediscovering Natural Care: The DIY Marseille Soap Laundry Detergent Kit
As supermarket shelves overflow with chemical detergents, a simple desire is making a strong comeback: choosing products that are more natural, gentler, and kinder to our daily lives. With our DIY Laundry Detergent Kit, Crains Dégun® revives one of Provence’s most authentic traditions: homemade laundry detergent made with genuine Marseille soap.
Marseille Soap: A Timeless Classic
Crafted for centuries in Provence, Marseille soap is a cherished staple for laundry care.
Natural, biodegradable, and exceptionally gentle on sensitive skin, it provides an ideal base for an effective, simple detergent without compromise.
Our kit honors this tradition while presenting it in a modern, elegant, and accessible way.
A Cleaner Choice for the Planet — and for You
Making your own laundry detergent means choosing a more mindful way to consume:
less ingredients, less packaging, and a reduced environmental impact.
With only Marseille soap, warm water, and baking soda, you can prepare 20 liters of natural detergent at home.
For those who enjoy a subtle fragrance, a few optional drops of lavandin essential oil can be added to bring a gentle reminder of Provence.
Simple, economical, and fully aligned with a more respectful approach — this is exactly the spirit of Crains Dégun®.
A Touch of Provence in Every Gesture
Using this kit brings a piece of Provence into your home:
the workshops where the soaps dry, the warm colors of the South, and the philosophy of “less but better.”
This small DIY ritual transforms an everyday task into a softer, more authentic moment.
Now… it’s your turn to create!
Here is the complete recipe included in your kit to prepare your homemade laundry detergent with ease:
Homemade Laundry Detergent Recipe (20 L) — Crains Dégun® Version
- Grate 40 g of Marseille soap
≈ 1.4 oz - Warm 1 L of water
≈ 4 cups (1 quart) - Pour the warm water over the soap (off the heat) and stir until fully dissolved
- Add 2 teaspoons of baking soda
(= 2 tsp) - Optional: Add 2 drops of lavandin essential oil
- Pour into a suitable container and top up with water until you reach 20 L
How to Use
- 20 cl per 5 kg load
≈ 200 ml / 6.8 fl oz / ¾ cup - 5 kg ≈ 11 lbs
For Stubborn Stains
Moisten the stain and rub with our stain-removal soap before washing.