***NEW UPDATE/REVIEW***
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I do not find the detergent to meet my needs.
Imagine this as two buckets of soft set jello ~ kinda icky and when stirring kinda slimy but hey if it works not hard at all to make
This is by far the most cost saving method of making your own laundry detergent. It makes so much more for the ingredients. I have to confess that I had read about this and heard it was sort of messy and it is. The gel is a little gross and the thought of having to shake before each use a little annoying but this is my first try at this concoction. I doubled the recipe and just filled up 4 huge vinegar bottles leaving enough room to shake.
I will review the product at a later date.
Basic Recipe
1/3 bar Fels-Naptha soap, grated
1/2 cup washing soda
1/2 cup borax
** Amount of ingredients may be adjusted depending on your own preference. For example, some people prefer to use 1/2 bar of Fels-Naptha instead of 1/3 bar, etc.
Instructions:
1. On your stove top, place grated soap in a large pan with 6 cups of water and heat until the soap melts.
2. Add washing soda and borax and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat.
3. Pour 4 cups hot water into the 4-gallon bucket. Add soap mixture and stir well, then add 1 gallon plus 6 cups of water and stir again until mixed well.
4. Let the soap sit for about 24 hours; it will congeal into a gel.
5. Stir the soap before each use. Use 1/2 cup per load (a little more or a little less depending upon how soiled your laundry is).
Makes 1 batch-approx. 2 gallons (64 loads) Recipe may be doubled.
Please note: This is a low-sudsing soap, so you will not see bubbles or suds in the water. The suds aren't what do the cleaning ~ it's the ingredients!
Scented Soap: You may scent your laundry soap if desired; use 1/2-1 oz. essential oil or fragrance oil. DO NOT use soap scents as they will ruin your batch.
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Dolly