Liquid laundry detergent
Be the first to rate it
Grated bar soap, borax, washing soda and water. Cook into a gel and use a scoop per load.
What You’ll Need
- 1 bar Bar Soap such as Ivory
- 1/2 cup Borax
- 1/2 cup Washing Soda
- Water: 6 cups + 4 cups hot + 1 gallon plus 6 cups
- Essential oils (optional, a few drops, e.g. lemongrass)
- Saucepan bucket
Equipment
- stockpot
Directions
- Grate the soap into a saucepan, add 6 cups water, and heat until the soap has melted.
- Stir in the washing soda and borax until dissolved, then take off the heat.
- Pour 4 cups hot water into the bucket, then add the soap mixture and stir.
- Add 1 gallon plus 6 cups water and stir; add essential oils if you like.
- Leave for about 24 hours, until it gels.
Notes
1/2 cup per load. For a softener substitute, a bit of vinegar in the softener compartment.
Safety: wear gloves; borax and washing soda are irritants, keep the bucket lidded, labeled and away from kids and pets. Shake or stir before use.