From Carolyn Mackay

This month I have come across something that might interest the more adventurous person and especially those who are looking to save some money. It is a homemade laundry soap recipe. . . . One of my co-workers mentioned she had tried this and I had her send me the recipe. However, please note: I am putting a disclaimer out before I print the recipe, “I HAVE NOT TRIED THIS OUT!” So here goes. . . .

HOMEMADE LAUNDRY SOAP

1 bar Fels Naptha soap, grated
1 cup Washing Soda (Arm and Hammer)
1 cup of 20 Mule Team Borax
5 gallon bucket

Grate the bar of Fels Naptha. Place grated Fels Naptha in a saucepan and cover with water (approx. 6-8 cups). Heat on low until dissolved. Add 1 cup washing soda and 1 cup Borax and mix well. Pour mixture into a 5 gallon bucket. Fill the bucket with warm water, stop when you get within 3 inches to the top. Stir well. As it cools, it will thicken. Use ½ -1 cup per load. Safe for use in H.E. Washers. Yields approx. 75-100 cups.

The Washing Soda is available at Macey’s. The Fels Naptha soap can be found in most stores.

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