Some Cheap Laundry Detergent

Soaps for your Ropes

Can you really make your own detergent?

I have been very interested in making my own things, so I started with a smaller version of some recopies I saw for laundry soap. They were so simple I just went with common sense and it turned out great! I made a little over (I spilled quite a bit...) two water bottles in volume so I see that as ok for the amount of time and ease it took.

You'll need:

Bar of Soap-I used Ivory but you can use manyyyyy different kinds, just look up which seems to do the best
Water
Knife/Grater
Pan
Spoon
Plastic container
2 Water bottles

Detergent Emergency

Difficulty: Easy
Time:Making: 30 mins
        Waiting: 1 day

Ever wanted to make your own detergent? Like most make-it-yourself projects, this will save you money! Especially if you want to make it in bulk! I hear you can make 5 gallons for 5 dollars!

I'm sorry for not having any pictures, I didn't think of it at the time. I know it makes it nice, but for few visitors I have, maybe if I do it again I will add them in then.

Step 1

Getting Smaller Pieces

Anyway, grate up your soap or cut it into tiny pieces. For my mini-concentrated formula I used 1/4 bar with about 1000mL water.  I cut mine into tiny slivers, the thicker they are, the longer it takes. This will take the bulk of the time, or at least it did for me. Stir it to keep it melting, most soap will sink to the bottom unless you use ivory then it will float. It will probably be clear and that's fine.

Step 2

Transfers

Simply put the solution from the pot into a container. I made a makeshift funnel using a milk jug top, unscrewing the lid makes for a wide funnel. Let it sit here (I put a "Don't Touch!" not on it) overnight. I let mine sit overnight and all day, so about 24 hours and it turned out just like other's methods. You don't need to cover it or anything either.

Step 3

After the Wait

Now that you've waited for it to transform, you will notice it's a goey, white colored substance. If it's not, you probably have a soap with dye or somehow burned it. You will need to stir it good, it will be chunky in one part and liquid in others. You want a good, even consistency. Transfer this into a bottle, if you don't have a funnel use the top of a water bottle as a funnel...I tried using something like a pipette bag and that was  just a mess and I ended up spilling a lot and it taking awhile. This is your finished product!

Step 4

Put it to Use

Now you're ready to clean, and after a test (that I will post later) I found out this does just as good as regular detergent. Add a spoonful of your gooey cleaning agent when the water is filling and be happy with great results like from expensive brands for less than bargain brands!