Making Laundry Soap

By

wren224

05/24/2010

let your soap dry out first - I use Fels Naptha soap, I buy it by the carton - When I get it I take all the soap out of the wrappers and leave them in a basket to dry out and to reduce the intensity of the scent - Once dry I grind them in a coffee bean grinder and then continue with the laundry soap making process - You can pick up the grinder at a yard sale of buy it new from Walmart

By

susanmajp

04/16/2010

Are you making the liquid or dry detergent? I always use Zote soap in mine, but I make the liquid. It does melt; in fact, I find that it melts in the water better than other bar soaps that I've used. I do believe that if you allow it to dry out, it will grate finer for the powdered detergent. Personally, I like the liquid since reading that so many have problems with the dry soap dissolving entirely in the washer.

By

Jilson

04/13/2010

Usually soaps clump like that if they're "fresh." Grate it large, then let it dry for a few days (or more) and spread on an old cookie sheet or on newspaper. Once the shreds are dry, they may crumble in your hands, or you may be able to put it in the blender or food processor to turn it into a powder.

Meanwhile, if you can buy the soap ahead, unwrap it as soon as you get it home, and leave the unwrapped bars somewhere that they can begin to dry out. It will make future grating easier. I am not familiar with the brand you use; but if it smells good, wrap the unwrapped bars in a paper towel or handkerchief, and put it in your drawer to make your clothes smell nice. It can still dry wrapped in fabric, though it may take longer.

By

kffrmw88

04/13/2010

Homemade Laundry Soap

1/3 bar Fels Naptha or other type of soap, as listed above

&frac; cup washing soda

&frac; cup borax powder

~You will also need a small bucket, about 2 gallon size~



Grate the soap and put it in a sauce pan. Add 6 cups water and heat it until the soap melts. Add the washing soda and the borax and stir until it is dissolved. Remove from heat. Pour 4 cups hot water into the bucket. Now add your soap mixture and stir. Now add 1 gallon plus 6 cups of water and stir. Let the soap sit for about 24 hours and it will gel. You use &frac; cup per load.
good luck.

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I want to make laundry soap and powder. Please tell me the ingredients which are easily available.

Khan from Bangalore, India

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RE: Making Laundry Soap

I put several drops of a good smelling essential oil in my homemade detergent instead of bar soap for fragrance. (12/14/2006)

By maryc

RE: Making Laundry Soap

Borax will lighten your colored clothes, so be careful when using this soap. (03/18/2007)

By TerryS

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