How to Make Your Own Powdered Laundry Detergent
Grate 2 bars of Fels Naptha Soap., Switch from the grater to the chopping blade and chop until the soap is reduced to little granules., Add 2 cups each of Borax and washing soda., Wash your clothes by using 1 -2 tablespoonfuls for each load...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Grate 2 bars of Fels Naptha Soap.
You can grate by hand and chop with a rounded bowl chopper or just mix in the other ingredients with the grated soap and not worry about the chopping.
Use of the processor makes the whole thing easier and chopping makes keeping it easier to keep the product mixed. , Mix and keep mixing until everything is evenly distributed.
A single batch can be mixed in the processor. , For very heavily soiled clothes, you may use additional detergent. -
Step 2: Switch from the grater to the chopping blade and chop until the soap is reduced to little granules.
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Step 3: Add 2 cups each of Borax and washing soda.
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Step 4: Wash your clothes by using 1 -2 tablespoonfuls for each load depending on the hardness of the water.
Detailed Guide
You can grate by hand and chop with a rounded bowl chopper or just mix in the other ingredients with the grated soap and not worry about the chopping.
Use of the processor makes the whole thing easier and chopping makes keeping it easier to keep the product mixed. , Mix and keep mixing until everything is evenly distributed.
A single batch can be mixed in the processor. , For very heavily soiled clothes, you may use additional detergent.
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