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
> 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 <doterradiscover@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 <onepony@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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