Here's the recipe I'm using for homemade laundry soap. I made the liquid soap and stored it in a 5 gallon bucket from Mills Fleet Farm. My husband added a spigot to the bottom of the pail so I can easily refill my jug for the laundry room. We only do about 5 loads a wash here a week so by my calculation this $2 recipe will last me about two and a half years! Wow! I just washed my first load with the new detergent this morning and it came out very clean and smelling great.
My sister makes the dry version of this soap and it lasts her several months. It's a bit smaller in volume and easier to store if you don't want to wrangle a five gallon pail, but it doesn't make as many loads for the same cost. Still a great deal if you ask me!
TIPS: We use Fels-Naptha bar soap in the homemade soap recipes, but you can use Ivory, Sunlight, Kirk's Hardwater Castile or Zote bars. Don't use heavily perfumed soaps. We buy Fels-Naptha by the case from our local grocer or online. Washing Soda and Borax can normally be found on the laundry or cleaning aisle. Recipe cost approx. $2
-Grate soap or break into pieces and process in a food processor until powdered. Mix all ingredients. For light load, use 1 Tablespoon. For heavy or heavily soiled load, use 2 Tablespoons. Yields: 3 Cups detergent. (Approx. 40 loads)
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (284g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 1 Servings | ||
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Calories: 0 | ||
Calories from Fat: 0 (NaN%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 0g | 0 % | |
Saturated Fat 0g | 0 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 0g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 0g | ||
Cholesterol 0mg | 0 % | |
Sodium 46539.4mg | 1605 % | |
Potassium 0mg | 0 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 0g | 0 % | |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 0 % | |
Sugars, other 0g | ||
Protein 0g | 0 % | |
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