I owe this post entirely to my Mom, who found this recipe, gathered all the ingredients and brought it to my house. We made a batch of each: one with Pink Zote (the prettiest), one with Fels Naptha (the best-smelling in my opinion, but they're all a close tie) and one with Ivory (makes clothes and towels the softest). This is a very economical laundry detergent and you won't have to buy laundry softener anymore. My Mom has replaced all her Tilex and harsh chemical cleaners with this non-toxic soap and as my Mom would say "it works like a charm".
- 4 lbs. Borax
- 4 lbs. Arm & Hammer Washing Soda
- 4 lbs. Arm & Hammer Baking Soda
Soaps (one kind per batch)
- 3 bars Fels Naptha Bar Soap (each is 5.5 oz)
- 1 1/3 bats Pink Zote Soap (14.1oz each)
- 3 bars Ivory Soap (4.5 oz. each)
- 4 bars Castile Soap (4 oz each)
Slice bars of soap into 1/4" slices, (this makes it easier on the food processor). Pour a handful of each powder into food processor along with several slices of soap, pulse until a fine meal.
Continue working in small batches until finished. Mix and store in airtight container...preferably a cute one.
Pink Zote
Fels Naptha
Sometimes you have to get dirty before you can get clean.
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