DIY, Making your own laundry soap

It's a beautiful day at Pennington Place. This weekend I made another concentrated batch of DIY laundry soap so hopefully this summer I won't need to make any. If you have ever wanted to make your own laundry soap then join

[NikkiFireFly]

I made this recipe for laundry soap and I’m only now running out of it six years later. And I still have the supplies from what I made it the first time to do two more batches. It works really well and is great for my sensitive skin.

[asgolden]

I watched this video once and then watch SEVERAL others. This is the best one that I have found giving me the information that I actually needed. I have bookmarked this. Thank you

[leonelroque]

Fun little story. My mom use to work at an apartment complex and one day she heard one of the maintenance guys freaking out because she had removed a built in microwave and left in on the brand new carpet over the weekend. Come Monday he realized that was a big no, no!! The microwave had leaked a bunch off oil from the over range grease filter. He knew he was in big trouble, they would need to replace the carpet again!! My mom told him not to say anything yet, she went home grabbed some zote and was able to completely remove the stain!! My moms coworker was so happy he picked her up and kissed her l the cheek!! Lol 😂. ZOTE IS

[amberedgeworth]

“Im a simple girl”... enter gold sparkly nails 😂

Great recipe though!!! Thanks 😊

[donavanbrewton]

Made this 5/01/2023, just ran out on June/17/2024. Making another batch. Thank you for the detergent video!!

[cadmarbusinesssuite]

I love how concentrated it is. Tip, never add fabric softener to your laundry detergent because it cancels the effectiveness of your cleaning.

[pholloway]

Thank You Thank You for your added step of adding dry ingredients over the I added the step of heating until the liquid is no longer cloudy or milky looking but almost translucent, My Soap no longer separates!! Hallelujah!!!! I had made soap preciously that would separate I went back and reheated that soap til it was no longer cloudy and looked translucent and NOW even that soap DOES NOT Hurrah!!! Hallelujah!!!!

[gladtidingsall]

I don’t use fabric softener I use white vinegar and it softens and rinses my clothes clean.

[debbie]

I added lemon essential oils to mine. I love it.

[samanthahicks]

Omg, I love the stirrer lol! Seriously its creative, well done!

[colbiemarris]

Wow! She got a good husband for helping her make that tool to stir.

[berenicecoronado]

This is AMAZING!!! I made the 1:1:1 in 3 gallons it is AMAZING . Works it works wonderful I use HE washer. It's concentrated, easy to make, lasts a long time, it doesn't separate, and the best of all not only the fresh smell but the color it brings out in all our clothes is beautiful bright vibrant color! Even in White clothes no more bleach! Never buying store detergent. Thank you for the recipe !

[joannkauffmann]

I just made my first batch of laundry soap using this recipe and it is already getting thick and creamy. I cannot wait to start using it. I just want to let everyone know that I found a paint stirrer for a five gallon bucket that attaches to an electric drill. I bought it at my local building supply store for $7. It is working great.

[ateneaflorescastillo]

I have made this laundry soap twice. It is excellent. Thank you!

[theknittedlamb]

Thank you for the awesome tip of warming everything on the stove top...I think this definitely helped me! Was my first time making and my 5 gallon bucket is sitting on the deck to be stirred a few times throughout the day. I used my husband's drill and paint stirrer attachment :0) I also added a container of Purex Crystals in cherry and ginger scent. Can't wait to bottle it up and give it a go!

[AcornHillHomestead]

Nice job. This is the best demo. I did make one that calls for 1/2 cups EACH of original Dawn, washing soda and borax. Add 4 cups super hot water and STIR to mix in a 1/2 gallon jar. It makes up quick and dissolved perfectly and quickly. Uses 1 tablespoon as it is super concentrated. This is a great one if you don’t have time to put your recipe together and need to get a batch made quickly, but I cant wait to try yours. I love how thick it is. Thanks for all the time you took to out his together. 😉

[randalsantiago]

I knew this gal was qualified to the bone when I saw all that cast iron hanging on the wall ! Great help, thank you!

[outdoorsywannabe]

I have been making this using your recipe ☺️ I taught a friend of mine today. We made 10 Gal. Saves us a lot of money doing this and it cleaned very well. My husband and I bought a paint mixer attachment to a drill. Worked

[aubrey_chryseroom]

Thank you for your video!!!
whatever soap you want, however don't bash others for trying to help and share their experiences.

What were our great great grandparents and grands using before the chemical detergent? My grandmother made our soap from fried meat grease, lye, and water. Using the homemade soap, we didn't have acne problems, skin irritations, rashes none of those associated with over the counter soap, and detergents.

My grandmas Homemade liquid laundry Soap(we still use today-smells like clothes hung outside on the clothesline)
(Front or top load Machine-best value)
Ingredients:
4 Cups - hot tap water
1 Fels-Naptha soap bar*
1 -1/2 Cup - Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda**
1 Cup Borax

Directions:
-Grate bar of soap and add to saucepan with water. Stir continually over medium-low heat until soap dissolves and is melted.
-Fill a 5 gallon bucket half full of hot tap water. Add melted soap, washing soda and Borax.
Stir well until all powder is dissolved.
Fill bucket to top with more hot water.
Stir, cover and let sit overnight to thicken.
-Stir and fill a used, clean, laundry soap dispenser half full with soap and then fill rest of way with water.
Shake before each use. (will gel)
( I use old laundry detergent containers I get from the laundromat, I ask people for their jugs)

-Optional: You can add 10-15 drops of essential oil per 2 gallons. Add once soap has cooled. Ideas: lavender, rosemary, tea tree oil, orange citrus, lemon.
-Yield: Liquid soap recipe makes 10 gallons.
-Top Load Machine- 1 Cup per load (Approx. 100 loads)
-Front Load Machines- 1 Cup per load (Approx. 450-500 loads)
your own judgement my grandma just eyeballed the amount****

*Visit the Fels-Naptha website to find a store in your area that carries the product.
**Arm & Hammer "Super Washing Soda" - in some stores or may be purchased online here (at Meijer.com).
Baking Soda will not work, nor will Arm & Hammer Detergent - It must be sodium bicarbonate.

[dvfreelancer]

Excellent video. My first attempt at making laundry soap separated. You showed me how to fix that. Thank you!