So here is how it works:
Ingredients: 1 bar of Fels-Naptha soap (you can substitute Zote, or Ivory)
1 cup washing soda
1 cup borax
Process:
STEP ONE- Grate soap
STEP TWO- Grind soap shavings in food processor or blender until fine
STEP THREE- Pour soap into a large bowl. Add 1 cup Borax
STEP FOUR- Add 1 cup washing soda
STEP FIVE- Mix well and pour into favorite air-tight container
Voila!
Easy, right? You only need 1 tablespoon for normal loads and 2 for large/soiled ones. You can also add your favorite essential oil to the wash if you want a smell. I think the soap smell is pleasant enough. After two weeks of using my concoction, I can say with confidence that IT IS GREAT! And I recommend everyone trying it out. Two things you should know if you do: 1. pour soap into washer basket first, then start water and let it dissolve for a few seconds before you add clothes 2. Soap will not lather. That does not mean it is not working. It just does not have the harsh detergents that others do. Fels-Naptha is 100% pure beef tallow soap, no detergent.
:) Hooray for homemades!
*Check back soon for homemade deodorant post*
6 comments:
I think this is really cool. It seems like a lot of work though, for not that much. But i guess if it only requires 1 tbl spoon...how long does it last?
However, as a vegetarian.. do you realize your washing your clothes in beef?
If the cow is going to be killed anyway for meat, you might as well use the fat to wash your clothes... I like to smell beefy
haha. mmm beefy clothes.
i just wont eat them.
"yours is the first face that i saw, think i was blind before i met you".. good choice i like that song
aw you put Ill be seeing you on here to? That song always makes me depressed.THANKS
first of all...thanks for posting this spectacular homemade fun. we can't wait to join in!
Time for an update, folks!
I'm getting bored.
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