DIY Laundry Soap

I have been trying to think of different ways to save money lately. Extreme Couponing:   I really don't have the time, nor do I have the desire to have 30 cans of something I will never eat just because it was a great deal. So I thought I would try to make my own laundry soap. The recipe I used is from this website, and I challenge you to try it as well. It seriously took me 15 minutes to make. It is so easy and the website author calculated the cost per load which is amazing savings! Please comment if you do try it and what your thoughts are.

I have an HE washing machine and after research what others said, this soap is safe.

HE soap is just low sudsing, and this is as well.  

What you will need:
Borax and Washing Soda (both can be found in the laundry isle at Walmart)
 

 

Fels Naptha ( I found next to the borax and washing soda) or Ivory



 

**Optional **
Gain refresher. This is something that I added for that ever so coveted Gain smell that I love! Most people like to make this laundry soap for sensitive skin, so this may not be best for you. But if for financial reasons you want to make your own "Gain smelling laundry soap",  I had a great coupon for this product and only used 1/3 Cup.







Now for the directions:

1. Grate the soap (1/2 bar - I used 3/4) and put it into the saucepan. (this is where I also included the 1/3 C of Gain refresher)

2. Add 6 cups of water and heat it until the soap melts

3. Add washing soda and borax. Stir until dissoved. (some people add double the washing soda and borax, but I find the 1/2 C each to work great)

4. Remove from heat.
5. Pur 4 C of hot water in a bucket

6. Add soap mixture and stir

7. Add 1 gallon plus 6 C of water and stir (I added an extra cup since I used 3/4 of the bar soap and not 1/2)

8. Let soap sit for 24 hrs. and it will gel

Use 1/2 C per load