Re: [Everything doTERRA] Re: baking soda

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 $) at www.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.

Loryjean

On Wed, Oct 20, 2010 at 1:19 AM, Sharon Sevy <sharonsevy@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

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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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