Ingredients

• ½ bar grated Ivory Soap
• 2 cups Borax
• ½ cup washing soda
• 1 gallon plastic container with pour spout

Instructions

• fill the gallon container 1/4 full with water
• add grated soap and soak overnight (Quick method: cook water and grated soap on low heat until soap is melted)
• Add washing soda, borax, and water to fill container; shake well before using.
• Use ¾ cup per load
• Soap will be lumpy, goopy and gel-like. This is normal. Just give it a good stir before using. Make sure soap is covered with a lid when not in use. You could also pour the homemade soap in old (and cleaned) laundry detergent bottles and shake well before each use.
• Make a paste of washing soda and water to treat heavy stains