So I went to put in a load of laundry and was out of soap. Weird, I thought, I could've sworn I just made it! So I get everything out and start to make a double batch since I ran out so fast. 5 minutes into making the double batch and I see a handful of jugs of laundry soap on the very top shelf in the laundry room. There all along.
So...anyone need laundry detergent? I guess I won't have to make it for a while!
Here's the recipe I use, it has saved me a ton of money-we do stupid amounts of laundry for 2 people!
Homemade Laundry Soap
Grate one third a bar of bar soap (I use Ivory). Dissolve in 6 cups hot water on stove. When dissolved add half cup each Borax and Washing Soda (they had both at WalMart, $2.50 each for big boxes). Add soap mixture to 26 cups hot water (that's 1 gallon plus 10 cups) in 5 gallon bucket. Let cool and store in clean milk jugs or laundry detergent container.
I'm sure I saw this recipe somewhere but its been a bit.
I forgot to add that I use a half a cup per load, and to leave an inch or so of space in your containers because you need to shake it a bit before you use it.
OO! I've always wanted to make my own laundry soap! How much do you use for a load of laundry? Do you add any scents to make it smell pretty?
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