Oct. 27, 2009 - Another Laundry Soap Recipe

While searching the internet one day, I came across another laundry soap recipe.  (Please note:  I have not tried this one.)

Homemade Laundry Detergent

1 bar Ivory soap, grated (you can use Fels Naptha but it is more expensive)
1 cup baking soda
1 cup borax

Mix everything in a plastic container with a lid.  Use a heaping tablespoon for a normal load, and 2 heaping tablespoons for a heavily soiled load (like work clothes). 

She suggests doubling or tripling this recipe when you make it so you have a bunch on hand.  She uses an ice cream bucket with a handle to store the detergent in.  It is big enough to keep the tablespoon measuring spoon in the bucket, and it is easy to get down off the shelf in the laundry room using the handle! 

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Oct. 27, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Canadagirl

This is neat but I will probably stick with the other one you shared. I have a bucket sitting on the floor next to my washing machine. I am not going back to store bought again. [0=

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Oct. 27, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by solidrock

Do you add water? This is the first dry homemade one I have seen. Might try this one as it is easier than the others.

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Oct. 29, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by solidrock

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Oct. 31, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by diamondsintherough

Hello, I came over here from PlainJane's.
If you use the Fels-Naptha you don't need as much. 1 bar Ivory = 1/3 bar Fels-Naptha. I make the liquid soap with the ingredients you gave above, using the Ivory. I had read somewhere that you can use Oxy-Clean in place of the borax, so I tried that with a generic brand. Oh my. Don't do that unless you need to clean your stove-top! lol! It was a mess. Of course all the oxygen was released, and it bubbled over and over and over... I do like the laundry results, but next time I will just add it to the wash. :o)
Sally

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Nov. 3, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by floridasunsets

I love my homemade soap! What a huge savings! I've never tried it dry, though. I've always made the liquid. Thanks for the recipe.

Betty

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