Primary Categories: [[01 - Recipes]] Secondary Categories: [[02 - Household]] Tags and Links: #recipe # [[Laundry Detergent]] ## Ingredients * 1 bar (or 4.5 ounces) shaved bar soap (Fels-Naptha) * 1 cup borax * 1 cup washing soda ## Directions - Powdered 1. Thoroughly stir together for several minutes and enjoy the results! 2. You can take this a step further and blend the mixture in a blender or food processor to create a powder that will dissolve easily even in cold water. (Just be sure to let the dust settle before removing the lid of your blender or food processor so you don’t inhale the fine particles.) 3. Store in a sealed container with a small scoop. 4. To Use Use 1 Tbsp per small load (or 2-3 Tbsp for large or heavily soiled loads). ## Directions - Liquid 1. Grate one bar of soap with cheese grater or food processor. 2. Put grated soap in pan with 2 quarts water and gradually heat, stirring constantly until soap is completely dissolved. 3. Put 4.5 gallons of really hot tap water in a 5-gallon bucket and stir in 2 cups of borax and 2 cups of Washing Soda until completely dissolved. 4. Pour soap mixture from pan into 5-gallon bucket. Stir well. 5. Cover and leave overnight. 6. Stir before each use, and Use 1/2 to 1 cup per load.