Adapted From and Pictures From: http://www.icanteachmychild.com/
- 1 bar Fels Naptha or Zote bar (white or pink)
- ½ cup Arm & Hammer Washing Soda (NOT baking soda!)
- ½ cup borax
- Water
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2. Put in a pot with 4 cups of hot water. Stir continuously over medium-low heat until all of the soap flakes have dissolved and melted (about 10 minutes. It should be slightly foamy with no “chunks” or flakes to be found.)
 3. Fill a 5-gallon bucket half-full of hot water.
4. Pour in the soap mixture. Add 1 cup of Arm &
Hammer Washing Soda and 1/2 cup Borax. Stir. You can use the end of a
broom stick or other utensil that will reach the bottom of a 5 gallon
bucket.
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5. Fill the rest of the 5-gallon bucket with water until it is full. Stir again.
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6. Cover and let it sit overnight.
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7. When you open the top up the next day, it should have gelled and thickened slightly. Stir again.
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To use: Fill any container half full of detergent mixture using a funnel and ladle, fill the rest up with water, mix by shaking. If you like scented laundry soap, add
a couple of drops of your favorite essential oil like lavender or
patchouli to each bottle.
*Laundry soap may be stored in the bucket, or if you have
enough containers, you can pour detergent mixture into each container
filling them half full. Next fill the rest of the container(s) with
water, shake to mix.
*Print your own Labels Here!
*Here are some examples of containers (and the ones we like best)  My friend likes this orange juice container. |
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| Rinsed out milk jugs |
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| Old cooking oil containers |
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| Old liquid detergent or fabric softener bottles |
