I use this recipe also and I love it, clothes come out so clean, the whites come out so bright, I hang mine outside and I love to see all the beautiful whites. When clothes are xtra dirty I will add a scoop of generic oxi clean from the dollar store. That stuff is great, took out berry stains from my grandaughters shirt, I thought it was a goner it was so stained. This recipe is very inexpensive, a box of the borax and washing soda can last mths depending on how much laundry you do. Just need to buy the bar soap which is a dollar or so at most places. Saves a lot of money. There is a recipe online for a liquid version using dawn but I didnt think it worked as well.