ingredients here at home already! This site is soooo much fun! Pony
On Oct 20, 7:12 am, Loryjean Pratt <loryo...@gmail.com> wrote:
> This is the basic recipe I use. Utah has VERY hard water in many places, so
> I increase the soap/powder amounts by 1/2. I grate my Fels Naptha in the
> food processor, which works very well. You can also buy it pre-grated (and
> for more $) atwww.soapsgoneby.com. They sell all the ingredients; you can
> even buy a "kit". I have been using this soap for almost two years now and
> really like it. A friend of mine whose husband is a coal miner also uses it;
> it is very effective. You can find this recipe and others at the above
> website, as well. It only takes about 20 minutes from heating the water to
> final stirring to make it. I always let it "cure" overnight so it is cool
> and sets up before I add the essential oils.
>
> LoryjeanOn Wed, Oct 20, 2010 at 1:19 AM, Sharon Sevy <sharons...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> > Here's the recipe from Rob:
>
> > On Apr 23, 1:53 pm, Rob James <doterra...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > The thread discussion on spa parties made me remember this laundry
> > > soap recipe I got from a friend:
>
> > > The cost of making the recipe of laundry soap was .71 cents for 2
> > > gallons! With this 2 gallon size recipe you will have enough to do 64
> > > loads of laundry. That translates to about .01 cent a load. (and then
> > > plenty of ingredients left over for MORE 2 gal. recipes)
>
> > > Making your own laundry soap is very easy! No longer do you need to
> > > rely on store bought detergents. With a few ingredients on hand you
> > > will be able to make batch after batch of laundry soap. The cost
> > > savings by doing this is incredible!
>
> > > What Ingredients Do You Need?
>
> > > You will need 3 basic ingredients; a soap of some sort, washing soda
> > > and borax. Harmon's grocery store has all these.
>
> > > The Soap: The most typical type of soap to use is Fels Naptha. It is
> > > an old-fashioned type of soap usually found in the laundry aisle. The
> > > other options for soap are Ivory or another brand called, Zote. Any
> > > of these will work. I use my own homemade soap and find it works
> > > quite well and I do have this for sale in my Country Store. If you
> > > use Ivory or your own homemade soap you will need to use the whole
> > > bar.
>
> > > Washing Soda: This is not to be confused with baking soda. They are
> > > not the same thing. Washing soda is sodium carbonate or soda ash
> > > (baking soda is sodium bicarbonate). It is a white powder. Its
> > > purpose is to help remove dirt and orders. The brand to look for is
> > > Arm & Hammer Washing Soda. I find it in the laundry section of my
> > > grocery store. Many people have a hard time finding this locally. I
> > > know you can purchase it on-line, even through Amazon.com. I would
> > > also suggest asking your grocery store manager if it would be possible
> > > for the store to get it for you.
>
> > > Borax: Borax is a naturally occurring mineral: Sodium Borate. It is a
> > > white powder. It's purpose is as a laundry whitener and deodorizer.
> > > The brand to look for is 20 Mule Team. It comes in a 76 oz. box. You
> > > should be able to locate this in the laundry detergent aisle. Again
> > > as with the washing soda, if you cannot find it ask you store manager
> > > or look online.
>
> > > The Recipe
>
> > > Now that you have assembled all the needed ingredients here is the
> > > recipe:
>
> > > Homemade Laundry Soap
> > > 1/3 bar Fels Naptha or other type of soap, as listed above
> > > ½ cup washing soda
> > > ½ 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.
>
> > > Finally, add your favorite essential oil, I would probably add 30-60
> > > drops of oil. (you may choose more or less) My favorites are
> > > Lemon, Citrus Bliss and Purify. Youcan obviously use whatever
> > > scent you want. The EO will make the soap a more effective
> > > cleanser, make the soap more effective at getting rid of bacteria
> > > and microbes, and will of coarse make your laundry smell incredible.
>
> > > Let the soap sit for about 24 hours and it will gel. You use ½ cup
> > > per load.
>
> > > **A few things to note about the soap**
>
> > > ~The finished soap will not be a solid gel. It will be more of a
> > > watery gel that has been accurately described as an "egg noodle soup"
> > > look.
>
> > > ~The soap is a low sudsing soap. So if you don't see suds, that is
> > > ok. Suds are not what does the cleaning, it is the ingredients in the
> > > soap.
>
> > > ~If you have an old liquid laundry bottle, it is easy to put your home
> > > made
> > > soap in it to take advantage of what is usually an easy dispenser.
>
> > > ~Because this recipe includes far less chemical than other laundry
> > > soaps,
> > > ie, cleaners, dyes, fragrance, you will find it to be great for
> > > allergies, and
> > > I feel better about it not being carcinogenic.
>
> > > Rob
>
> > ------------------------------
> > *From:* Patricia Leavitt <doterradisco...@gmail.com>
> > *To:* everythingdoterra@googlegroups.com
> > *Sent:* Tue, October 19, 2010 11:41:20 AM
> > *Subject:* Re: [Everything doTERRA] Re: baking soda
>
> > You can make laundry soap, a lot of people brush their teeth with it, but
> > it is an abrasive and will
> > rough up the enamel.
> > I will have to look up my recipes and see if I can find the laundry soap.
>
> > On Tue, Oct 19, 2010 at 11:28 AM, Pony in Colorado <onep...@gmail.com>wrote:
>
> >> What do use it for & what's your "recipes"? I would love to make my
> >> own cleaning items. Pony
>
> >> On Oct 18, 8:13 pm, Patricia Leavitt <doterradisco...@gmail.com>
> >> wrote:
> >> > Most health food stores can order it in for you. I buy mine in 50lb
> >> bags.
>
> >> > PatOn Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 6:19 PM, Wendy <mswendy1...@yahoo.com>
> >> wrote:
> >> > > Does anyone know where I can buy baking soda in bulk so I can make my
> >> > > own bath salts, toothpaste, etc.?
> >> > > Wendy
>
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