Laundry Soap

Now that I've made my own, there's no going back.

I love everything about this laundry soap. The smell, the way it cleans, and by far the best part? Dirt cheap to make.

My washer seems to work better with a liquid detergent. If you have better luck with "powder", just omit the water from this recipe and use 2 Tbsp per load.

You can use whatever bar soap you want, but Fels Naptha or Ivory is recommended. (I use Fels Naptha).


1 quart Water (boiling)
2 cups Bar soap (grated)
2 cups Borax
2 cups Washing Soda

* Add finely grated bar soap to the boiling water and stir until soap is melted. You can keep on low heat until soap is melted.
* Pour the soap water into a large, clean pail and add the Borax and Washing Soda. Stir well until all is dissolved.
* Add 2 gallons of water, stir until well mixed.
* Cover pail and use 1/4 cup for each load of laundry. Stir the soap each time you use it (will gel)

Try it, love it, let me know if you make it!