Homemade Laundry Soap
Source of Recipe
Mrs. Fixit
Recipe Introduction
When I saw this on tv, I thought I'd give it a try. I have been using it for the last month and it has done a very good job. The initial investment is about $7.00. The first batch made more than 3 gallons of laundry soap and there were more than enough ingredients remaining to make several more batches. Once it cools, it is quite "gloppy", but a good shake before pouring will do the trick. I stored it in several old detergent bottles. Believe it or not a few simple ingredients can get your laundry washed, smelling fresh and save you a great deal of money.
List of Ingredients
natural bar soap* (for cleaning)
washing soda** (for removing dirt and odors)
Borax (for brightening and deodorizing)
water (for melding together)
* I used Ivory soap
**I used Arm & Hammer
Recipe
Fill a large pot with 3 cups of water and put it on the stove to heat up.
Use a vegetable peeler or a box grater to shred a whole bar of soap.
Once the water is boiling, turn it down and add the soap shavings. Stir them until completely melted.
Fill a large bucket that has a tight fitting lid with 3 gallons of hot water.
Pour one cup of washing soda, a third of a cup of borax and your melted soap into the bucket.
Stir it all until well mixed.
Once cooled, use a cup of detergent for each load of laundry.
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