Jul 082009
I started making my own laundry soap 6 years ago. We love it and I hope this video helps you.
To Make Liquid Soap
1 bar ivory soap
2 cup borax
2 cup washing soda
Shred the ivory using a cheese grater, place in a pot with some water and melt over low heat.
Pour the borax and soda into a 5 gal bucket, add hot water and stir to dissolve. Add melted soap mixture, stir and fill up the bucket the rest of the way.
I use 1 cup per wash load.
To Make Powdered Soap follow the same steps as above, but do not mix with water. I use 2 tbs of powder in my top loader and 1 tbs in a front loader. Adjust the amounts to suit your water type.
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I am really excited about making this laundry detergent! I was wondering though, about the shredded Ivory. Will it clog the tubes in my Front Loader, High Efficiency washing machine?
Thank you so much for posting this video. It is such a blessing to our family…especially in these difficult economic times. May the Lord Bless you abundantly!
I use it on my front loader, but it’s an older one about 10 years or so. I haven’t had any problems with it on mine. I know others online that use it with their HE machines. Maybe ask around and see if someone with a similar machine has used it ok.
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