| I love to make my own laundry soap! Not only is it | | | | you would shred cheese on. I like to use the large |
| economical, but I feel good using a product that | | | | holes for 'curls' of soap, but you can use the finer |
| won't harm my family or the environment and it | | | | side if you prefer that consistency. It's really personal |
| smells heavenly! | | | | preference. Add grated soap to a very large bowl. |
| I buy all of the ingredients, accept the essential oils | | | | 2. Sift washing soda, borax and baking soda into the |
| right at my local grocery store. I live in a very small | | | | large bowl with the soap flakes. |
| town, so I assume if I can get them, most people | | | | 3. Toss all the dry ingredients together until well |
| can. If you can't find castile soap in your grocery | | | | mixed. I recommend just using your hands to toss, |
| store, you should definitely be able to get it at a | | | | it's easier than a spoon and seems to puff up into |
| natural food store, where you should also be able to | | | | the air less. |
| find essential oils. I personally buy my essential oils | | | | 4. Add drops of essential oil over the top of the |
| online, because there is more of a selection to | | | | powders and toss again well. Feel free to adjust the |
| choose from. I don't mind investing in high quality oils | | | | number of drops to your liking and to experiment |
| and paying the shipping because they last a really | | | | with different scents. That is the fun part! |
| long time! The fun part is experimenting with | | | | 5. Pour into a zip lock bag, glass storage jar or air |
| different scents. My favorite is a combination of | | | | tight plastic canister. |
| lemongrass and lavender, but by experimenting | | | | 6. Put 1 - 2 Tbl in your washing machine before filling, |
| you're sure to discover your own favorite signature | | | | depending on the size of your load and how dirty it |
| scents! | | | | is. Works in cold and warm water and is safe for HE |
| Lemongrass Lavender Laundry Soap | | | | front load washers since it creates low to no suds. |
| 2 bars castile soap, grated. (lavender or citrus) | | | | Makes 4 ½ 1-quart mason jars that make |
| 8 cups Arm & Hammer Washing Soda | | | | wonderful handmade gifts! |
| 4 cups 20 Muleteam Borax | | | | I recommend using with a scented vinegar rinse (see |
| 4 cups baking soda | | | | separate post). It deodorizes, disinfects, softens and |
| 30 drops of pure lemongrass essential oil | | | | helps with static. Another inexpensive and safe |
| 50 drops of pure lavender essential oil | | | | alternative to store bought products. |
| 1. Start by grating your bars of soap on a box grater | | | | |