"We made soap daddy! Soup? No SOAP!" Today Blessing and I made Laundry Detergent. However, I told her we were making soap just to simplify it for her. She was soooo excited that she got to help me! She helped grate the soap with her new pink gardening gloves so she wouldn't cut herself. She also helped stir some.
I started making my own laundry soap about 3-4 years ago. It is way less expensive than actually buying it and I get to control what is in it. I am still on my first box of borax, washing soda, and case of Fels Naptha Soap! So, I've spent about $18 and still have enough to make several more batches. I usually only have to make it every 6 months, depending on laundry demand. If you are interested, here is the recipe.
Liquid Laundry Detergent
3 pints water
1/3 bar Fels Naptha soap, grated
1/2 cup Super Washing Soda
1/2 cup 20 Mule Team Borax
2-gallon bucket
1 quart hot water
Mix grated Fels Naptha Laundry Bar Soap in a large saucepan with 3 pints hot water and heat on the stove over Low heat until dissolved. Do not allow to boil. Stir in Super Washing Soda and Borax. Stir until thickened. Remove from heat. Add 1 quart hot water to 2-gallon bucket. Add soap mixture, and mix well. Fill up bucket with some additional hot water, leaving a few inches at the top, and mix well. Set aside for 24 hours, or until mixture thickens. Use 1/2 cup of mixture per load. Note: This recipe multiplies well, but you'll need a 5-gallon bucket.
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