I bought a new 5 gallon bucket from Lowe's and rinsed it out real well. I purchased a box of 20 Mule Team Borax, a small container of Oxi Clean, a box of baking soda, a small bottle of vinegar and a jug of color safe bleach. I dumped several large jugs of All Free and Clear into the bucket and then dumped everything on top and stirred with a paint stirrer. I use a measuring cup that has a handle so I can hang the measuring cup to the inside of the bucket. I rinse the cup as the water flows into the washer and stick it back into the bucket. I have found I need way less detergent and I love not having to buy all that stuff every couple of weeks.