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Homemade Laundry Soap

Make your own laundry soap that is frugal and eco-friendly!
Keyword laundry soap
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Equipment

  • Cheese grater
  • Measuring cup
  • 5 gallon bucket with lid
  • Large wooden spoon
  • Stove pot

Ingredients

  • 5.5 Oz Fels Naptha Laundry Bar
  • 1 cup Borax
  • 1.5 cup Washing Soda
  • 4 Gallons Water
  • 20 drops Essential Oils (Optional)

Instructions

  • Grate the bar of soap with a cheese grater.
  • Add the grated soap to 4 cups of water in a pot on the stove.
  • Heat on medium until dissolved. You can use an immersion blender at the end to help it along if you like.
  • Once the soap is dissolved, remove the pot from the heat and add the borax and stir.
  • Add the washing soda and stir. It will be thick and a little harder to stir at this point.
  • Pour the mixture into the 5 gallon bucket and then fill the bucket 3/4 of the way with WARM water.  Make sure it is warm or on the hotter side to help dissolve the ingredients.
  • Give it a good stir, put the lid on and let it sit overnight.
  • In the morning take the lid off and stir it.
  • Pour some into smaller jars and add your essential oils to those smaller jars.
  • Use 1/2 to 3/4 cup of laundry soap in each load of laundry.