Grate finely 1/3 bar Fels Naptha soap into a large bowl

Bring almost to a boil 6 C water.

Add to the Fels and stir well ( I use large metal whisk).

Add 1/2 C washing soda and 1/2 C borax

Mix well again.

In a large bucket ( I use a cat litter bucket and this will be the
storage container), pour 4 C very hot water.

Add in the soap mixture from the bowl. Mix well.

Add 1 gallon PLUS 6 C water and stir again.

Let sit 24 hours. Stir occasionally - it WILL thicken.

Use 1/2 C per wash load. Cheap and should last months.

On Jun 1, 9:34*am, Kalmia > wrote:
> Grate finely 1/3 bar Fels Naptha soap into a large bowl
>
> Bring almost to a boil 6 C water.
>
> Add to the Fels and stir well ( I use large metal whisk).
>
> Add 1/2 C washing soda and 1/2 C borax
>
> Mix well again.
>
> In a large bucket ( I use a cat litter bucket and this will be the
> storage container), pour *4 C very hot water.
>
> Add in the soap mixture from the bowl. Mix well.
>
> Add 1 gallon PLUS 6 C water and stir again.
>
> Let sit 24 hours. * Stir occasionally - it WILL thicken.
>
> Use 1/2 C per wash load. *Cheap and should last months.

Interesting- where do you find this Fel's soap? I have never heard of
it...

On Jun 1, 2:49*pm, merryb > wrote:
> On Jun 1, 9:34*am, Kalmia > wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > Grate finely 1/3 bar Fels Naptha soap into a large bowl
>
> > Bring almost to a boil 6 C water.
>
> > Add to the Fels and stir well ( I use large metal whisk).
>
> > Add 1/2 C washing soda and 1/2 C borax
>
> > Mix well again.
>
> > In a large bucket ( I use a cat litter bucket and this will be the
> > storage container), pour *4 C very hot water.
>
> > Add in the soap mixture from the bowl. Mix well.
>
> > Add 1 gallon PLUS 6 C water and stir again.
>
> > Let sit 24 hours. * Stir occasionally - it WILL thicken.
>
> > Use 1/2 C per wash load. *Cheap and should last months.
>
> Interesting- where do you find this Fel's soap? I have never heard of
> it...

The laundry aisle - tucked way up or down in a corner. Red,yellow and
white wrapper. It's prob. all women had 90 years ago, with a
washboard. Long live Fels.
At one time they did make a powdered soap, but haven't seen it in
years.

On Jun 1, 12:21*pm, Kalmia > wrote:
> On Jun 1, 2:49*pm, merryb > wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > On Jun 1, 9:34*am, Kalmia > wrote:
>
> > > Grate finely 1/3 bar Fels Naptha soap into a large bowl
>
> > > Bring almost to a boil 6 C water.
>
> > > Add to the Fels and stir well ( I use large metal whisk).
>
> > > Add 1/2 C washing soda and 1/2 C borax
>
> > > Mix well again.
>
> > > In a large bucket ( I use a cat litter bucket and this will be the
> > > storage container), pour *4 C very hot water.
>
> > > Add in the soap mixture from the bowl. Mix well.
>
> > > Add 1 gallon PLUS 6 C water and stir again.
>
> > > Let sit 24 hours. * Stir occasionally - it WILL thicken.
>
> > > Use 1/2 C per wash load. *Cheap and should last months.
>
> > Interesting- where do you find this Fel's soap? I have never heard of
> > it...
>
> The laundry aisle - tucked way up or down in a corner. *Red,yellow and
> white wrapper. *It's prob. all women had 90 years ago, with a
> washboard. *Long live Fels.
> At one time they did make a powdered soap, but haven't seen it in
> years.

Thanks- I'll look for it!

On Jun 1, 9:34*am, Kalmia > wrote:
> Grate finely 1/3 bar Fels Naptha soap into a large bowl
>
> Bring almost to a boil 6 C water.
>
> Add to the Fels and stir well ( I use large metal whisk).
>
> Add 1/2 C washing soda and 1/2 C borax
>
> Mix well again.
>
> In a large bucket ( I use a cat litter bucket and this will be the
> storage container), pour *4 C very hot water.
>
> Add in the soap mixture from the bowl. Mix well.
>
> Add 1 gallon PLUS 6 C water and stir again.
>
> Let sit 24 hours. * Stir occasionally - it WILL thicken.
>
> Use 1/2 C per wash load. *Cheap and should last months.

I know this was awhile ago, but I just got done making this. So far, I
like how it came out. I love the fresh smell, and am surprised at the
texture of it. I am doing my first load right now, so I am anxious to
see how it worked.My husband and son both have issues with some
detergents like Tide- I think it's the perfumey stuff they add to it.
We are trying to be prepared for when the big one hits here, so this
is a great addition for our supplies- thank you for posting this!

On Jun 24, 12:04*pm, merryb > wrote:
> On Jun 1, 9:34*am, Kalmia > wrote:
>
>
>
> > Grate finely 1/3 bar Fels Naptha soap into a large bowl
>
> > Bring almost to a boil 6 C water.
>
> > Add to the Fels and stir well ( I use large metal whisk).
>
> > Add 1/2 C washing soda and 1/2 C borax
>
> > Mix well again.
>
> > In a large bucket ( I use a cat litter bucket and this will be the
> > storage container), pour *4 C very hot water.
>
> > Add in the soap mixture from the bowl. Mix well.
>
> > Add 1 gallon PLUS 6 C water and stir again.
>
> > Let sit 24 hours. * Stir occasionally - it WILL thicken.
>
> > Use 1/2 C per wash load. *Cheap and should last months.
>
> I know this was awhile ago, but I just got done making this. So far, I
> like how it came out. I love the fresh smell, and am surprised at the
> texture of it. I am doing my first load right now, so I am anxious to
> see how it worked.My husband and son both have issues with some
> detergents like Tide- I think it's the perfumey stuff they add to it.
> We are trying to be prepared for when the big one hits here, so this
> is a great addition for our supplies- thank you for posting this!

thanks for reposting it.... I missed this the first time around.

On Jun 24, 12:22*pm, ImStillMags > wrote:
> On Jun 24, 12:04*pm, merryb > wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > On Jun 1, 9:34*am, Kalmia > wrote:
>
> > > Grate finely 1/3 bar Fels Naptha soap into a large bowl
>
> > > Bring almost to a boil 6 C water.
>
> > > Add to the Fels and stir well ( I use large metal whisk).
>
> > > Add 1/2 C washing soda and 1/2 C borax
>
> > > Mix well again.
>
> > > In a large bucket ( I use a cat litter bucket and this will be the
> > > storage container), pour *4 C very hot water.
>
> > > Add in the soap mixture from the bowl. Mix well.
>
> > > Add 1 gallon PLUS 6 C water and stir again.
>
> > > Let sit 24 hours. * Stir occasionally - it WILL thicken.
>
> > > Use 1/2 C per wash load. *Cheap and should last months.
>
> > I know this was awhile ago, but I just got done making this. So far, I
> > like how it came out. I love the fresh smell, and am surprised at the
> > texture of it. I am doing my first load right now, so I am anxious to
> > see how it worked.My husband and son both have issues with some
> > detergents like Tide- I think it's the perfumey stuff they add to it.
> > We are trying to be prepared for when the big one hits here, so this
> > is a great addition for our supplies- thank you for posting this!
>
> thanks for reposting it.... *I missed this the first time around.

You're welcome! I spent 3.99 each for the washing soda and the borox.
The fels soap was easy to find, and it was 1.39 a bar, so I bought 2.
So for 11-12 bucks, I will be set for a long time!

On Jun 24, 2:04*pm, merryb > wrote:
>
> I am doing my first load right now, so I am anxious to
> see how it worked.
>
>
Don't forget to give us a report!!

On Jun 24, 3:04*pm, merryb > wrote:
> On Jun 1, 9:34*am, Kalmia > wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > Grate finely 1/3 bar Fels Naptha soap into a large bowl
>
> > Bring almost to a boil 6 C water.
>
> > Add to the Fels and stir well ( I use large metal whisk).
>
> > Add 1/2 C washing soda and 1/2 C borax
>
> > Mix well again.
>
> > In a large bucket ( I use a cat litter bucket and this will be the
> > storage container), pour *4 C very hot water.
>
> > Add in the soap mixture from the bowl. Mix well.
>
> > Add 1 gallon PLUS 6 C water and stir again.
>
> > Let sit 24 hours. * Stir occasionally - it WILL thicken.
>
> > Use 1/2 C per wash load. *Cheap and should last months.
>
> I know this was awhile ago, but I just got done making this. So far, I
> like how it came out. I love the fresh smell, and am surprised at the
> texture of it. I am doing my first load right now, so I am anxious to
> see how it worked.My husband and son both have issues with some
> detergents like Tide- I think it's the perfumey stuff they add to it.
> We are trying to be prepared for when the big one hits here, so this
> is a great addition for our supplies- thank you for posting this!

If it feels 'chunky', break up the whole mess with your hands or
sometimes I use a huge plastic whisk. I am on the same box of borax
and washing soda since I don't know when. You can see how long a
bucketful will last. With two of us, I think a batch lasts months,
altho I've never dated it.

Clothes shud feel nice and soft - and no need for dryer sheets or an
of that stuff.

Let us know how you like it.

Oh - I add it when the washer is filling and let a lot of water run
into the cup too. Swish it around so no globs of the stuff land on
say dark clothes.

On Jun 24, 2:35*pm, Kalmia > wrote:
> On Jun 24, 3:04*pm, merryb > wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > On Jun 1, 9:34*am, Kalmia > wrote:
>
> > > Grate finely 1/3 bar Fels Naptha soap into a large bowl
>
> > > Bring almost to a boil 6 C water.
>
> > > Add to the Fels and stir well ( I use large metal whisk).
>
> > > Add 1/2 C washing soda and 1/2 C borax
>
> > > Mix well again.
>
> > > In a large bucket ( I use a cat litter bucket and this will be the
> > > storage container), pour *4 C very hot water.
>
> > > Add in the soap mixture from the bowl. Mix well.
>
> > > Add 1 gallon PLUS 6 C water and stir again.
>
> > > Let sit 24 hours. * Stir occasionally - it WILL thicken.
>
> > > Use 1/2 C per wash load. *Cheap and should last months.
>
> > I know this was awhile ago, but I just got done making this. So far, I
> > like how it came out. I love the fresh smell, and am surprised at the
> > texture of it. I am doing my first load right now, so I am anxious to
> > see how it worked.My husband and son both have issues with some
> > detergents like Tide- I think it's the perfumey stuff they add to it.
> > We are trying to be prepared for when the big one hits here, so this
> > is a great addition for our supplies- thank you for posting this!
>
> If it feels 'chunky', break up the whole mess with your hands or
> sometimes I use a huge plastic whisk. *I am on the same box of borax
> and washing soda since I don't know when. *You can see how long a
> bucketful will last. * *With two of us, I *think a batch lasts months,
> altho I've never dated it.
>
> Clothes shud feel nice and soft - and no need for dryer sheets or an
> of that stuff.
>
> Let us know how you like it.
>
> Oh - I add it when the washer is filling and let a lot of water run
> into the cup too. *Swish it around so no globs of the stuff land on
> say dark clothes.

I used up the last bit of All that I had, and so used half and half
for the first load, so the second one using all homemade is in the
dryer now. And you are right about the softness factor- I noticed it
on the first load. I used the All bottle for the new stuff, so maybe
the spout will help with any globs...will report back when the dryer
is done.

On Jun 24, 2:35*pm, Kalmia > wrote:
> On Jun 24, 3:04*pm, merryb > wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > On Jun 1, 9:34*am, Kalmia > wrote:
>
> > > Grate finely 1/3 bar Fels Naptha soap into a large bowl
>
> > > Bring almost to a boil 6 C water.
>
> > > Add to the Fels and stir well ( I use large metal whisk).
>
> > > Add 1/2 C washing soda and 1/2 C borax
>
> > > Mix well again.
>
> > > In a large bucket ( I use a cat litter bucket and this will be the
> > > storage container), pour *4 C very hot water.
>
> > > Add in the soap mixture from the bowl. Mix well.
>
> > > Add 1 gallon PLUS 6 C water and stir again.
>
> > > Let sit 24 hours. * Stir occasionally - it WILL thicken.
>
> > > Use 1/2 C per wash load. *Cheap and should last months.
>
> > I know this was awhile ago, but I just got done making this. So far, I
> > like how it came out. I love the fresh smell, and am surprised at the
> > texture of it. I am doing my first load right now, so I am anxious to
> > see how it worked.My husband and son both have issues with some
> > detergents like Tide- I think it's the perfumey stuff they add to it.
> > We are trying to be prepared for when the big one hits here, so this
> > is a great addition for our supplies- thank you for posting this!
>
> If it feels 'chunky', break up the whole mess with your hands or
> sometimes I use a huge plastic whisk. *I am on the same box of borax
> and washing soda since I don't know when. *You can see how long a
> bucketful will last. * *With two of us, I *think a batch lasts months,
> altho I've never dated it.
>
> Clothes shud feel nice and soft - and no need for dryer sheets or an
> of that stuff.
>
> Let us know how you like it.
>
> Oh - I add it when the washer is filling and let a lot of water run
> into the cup too. *Swish it around so no globs of the stuff land on
> say dark clothes.

Ok, here is my report- I like it as far as I can tell! This was a load
of dark stuff- jeans, husband's robe, etc. Nothing was visibly dirty,
just used. Everything felt very nice, especially the robe. I would
give this a thumbs up- thanks Kalmia!

On Jun 24, 3:16*pm, merryb > wrote:
> On Jun 24, 2:35*pm, Kalmia > wrote:
>
>
>
> > On Jun 24, 3:04*pm, merryb > wrote:
>
> > > On Jun 1, 9:34*am, Kalmia > wrote:
>
> > > > Grate finely 1/3 bar Fels Naptha soap into a large bowl
>
> > > > Bring almost to a boil 6 C water.
>
> > > > Add to the Fels and stir well ( I use large metal whisk).
>
> > > > Add 1/2 C washing soda and 1/2 C borax
>
> > > > Mix well again.
>
> > > > In a large bucket ( I use a cat litter bucket and this will be the
> > > > storage container), pour *4 C very hot water.
>
> > > > Add in the soap mixture from the bowl. Mix well.
>
> > > > Add 1 gallon PLUS 6 C water and stir again.
>
> > > > Let sit 24 hours. * Stir occasionally - it WILL thicken.
>
> > > > Use 1/2 C per wash load. *Cheap and should last months.
>
> > > I know this was awhile ago, but I just got done making this. So far, I
> > > like how it came out. I love the fresh smell, and am surprised at the
> > > texture of it. I am doing my first load right now, so I am anxious to
> > > see how it worked.My husband and son both have issues with some
> > > detergents like Tide- I think it's the perfumey stuff they add to it.
> > > We are trying to be prepared for when the big one hits here, so this
> > > is a great addition for our supplies- thank you for posting this!
>
> > If it feels 'chunky', break up the whole mess with your hands or
> > sometimes I use a huge plastic whisk. *I am on the same box of borax
> > and washing soda since I don't know when. *You can see how long a
> > bucketful will last. * *With two of us, I *think a batch lasts months,
> > altho I've never dated it.
>
> > Clothes shud feel nice and soft - and no need for dryer sheets or an
> > of that stuff.
>
> > Let us know how you like it.
>
> > Oh - I add it when the washer is filling and let a lot of water run
> > into the cup too. *Swish it around so no globs of the stuff land on
> > say dark clothes.
>
> I used up the last bit of All that I had, and so used half and half
> for the first load, so the second one using all homemade is in the
> dryer now. And you are right about the softness factor- I noticed it
> on the first load. I used the All bottle for the new stuff, so maybe
> the spout will help with any globs...will report back when the dryer
> is done.

That's a great idea. The empty liquid detergent bottle will allow
you to shake up the mix before you
measure it out in the cap. I like those bottles where the cap drains
back down into the bottle and you
don't have any drips down the side of the container.

On Jun 24, 4:38*pm, ImStillMags > wrote:
> On Jun 24, 3:16*pm, merryb > wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > On Jun 24, 2:35*pm, Kalmia > wrote:
>
> > > On Jun 24, 3:04*pm, merryb > wrote:
>
> > > > On Jun 1, 9:34*am, Kalmia > wrote:
>
> > > > > Grate finely 1/3 bar Fels Naptha soap into a large bowl
>
> > > > > Bring almost to a boil 6 C water.
>
> > > > > Add to the Fels and stir well ( I use large metal whisk).
>
> > > > > Add 1/2 C washing soda and 1/2 C borax
>
> > > > > Mix well again.
>
> > > > > In a large bucket ( I use a cat litter bucket and this will be the
> > > > > storage container), pour *4 C very hot water.
>
> > > > > Add in the soap mixture from the bowl. Mix well.
>
> > > > > Add 1 gallon PLUS 6 C water and stir again.
>
> > > > > Let sit 24 hours. * Stir occasionally - it WILL thicken.
>
> > > > > Use 1/2 C per wash load. *Cheap and should last months.
>
> > > > I know this was awhile ago, but I just got done making this. So far, I
> > > > like how it came out. I love the fresh smell, and am surprised at the
> > > > texture of it. I am doing my first load right now, so I am anxious to
> > > > see how it worked.My husband and son both have issues with some
> > > > detergents like Tide- I think it's the perfumey stuff they add to it.

On Jun 24, 5:49*pm, merryb > wrote:
> On Jun 24, 2:35*pm, Kalmia > wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > On Jun 24, 3:04*pm, merryb > wrote:
>
> > > On Jun 1, 9:34*am, Kalmia > wrote:
>
> > > > Grate finely 1/3 bar Fels Naptha soap into a large bowl
>
> > > > Bring almost to a boil 6 C water.
>
> > > > Add to the Fels and stir well ( I use large metal whisk).
>
> > > > Add 1/2 C washing soda and 1/2 C borax
>
> > > > Mix well again.
>
> > > > In a large bucket ( I use a cat litter bucket and this will be the
> > > > storage container), pour *4 C very hot water.
>
> > > > Add in the soap mixture from the bowl. Mix well.
>
> > > > Add 1 gallon PLUS 6 C water and stir again.
>
> > > > Let sit 24 hours. * Stir occasionally - it WILL thicken.
>
> > > > Use 1/2 C per wash load. *Cheap and should last months.
>
> > > I know this was awhile ago, but I just got done making this. So far, I
> > > like how it came out. I love the fresh smell, and am surprised at the
> > > texture of it. I am doing my first load right now, so I am anxious to
> > > see how it worked.My husband and son both have issues with some
> > > detergents like Tide- I think it's the perfumey stuff they add to it.
> > > We are trying to be prepared for when the big one hits here, so this
> > > is a great addition for our supplies- thank you for posting this!
>
> > If it feels 'chunky', break up the whole mess with your hands or
> > sometimes I use a huge plastic whisk. *I am on the same box of borax
> > and washing soda since I don't know when. *You can see how long a
> > bucketful will last. * *With two of us, I *think a batch lasts months,
> > altho I've never dated it.
>
> > Clothes shud feel nice and soft - and no need for dryer sheets or an
> > of that stuff.
>
> > Let us know how you like it.
>
> > Oh - I add it when the washer is filling and let a lot of water run
> > into the cup too. *Swish it around so no globs of the stuff land on
> > say dark clothes.
>
> Ok, here is my report- I like it as far as I can tell! This was a load
> of dark stuff- jeans, husband's robe, etc. Nothing was visibly dirty,
> just used. Everything felt very nice, especially the robe. I would
> give this a thumbs up- thanks Kalmia!

There is a reason why detergents are used instead of soaps. Soap
leaves residue that makes dirt cling. Soap doesn't work well in hard
water. Yes, washing soda and borax are useful. I always add a little
borax. Also, Fels stinks. If such a "concoction" was really better,
then someone would pre-mix it and sell it. I'm real ass frugal. I
buy store brand detergent, fragrance free, and I do add borax.
Washing soda is good too, but using soap instead of detergent does not
result in clean clothes for a cheaper price. If you want to save
money, invest in a HE front loader. They use so much less water that
you can warm rinse for cheaper than you can cold rinse in a top
loader.

--Bryan

On Jun 25, 6:00*pm, Bryan > wrote:
> On Jun 24, 5:49*pm, merryb > wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > On Jun 24, 2:35*pm, Kalmia > wrote:
>
> > > On Jun 24, 3:04*pm, merryb > wrote:
>
> > > > On Jun 1, 9:34*am, Kalmia > wrote:
>
> > > > > Grate finely 1/3 bar Fels Naptha soap into a large bowl
>
> > > > > Bring almost to a boil 6 C water.
>
> > > > > Add to the Fels and stir well ( I use large metal whisk).
>
> > > > > Add 1/2 C washing soda and 1/2 C borax
>
> > > > > Mix well again.
>
> > > > > In a large bucket ( I use a cat litter bucket and this will be the
> > > > > storage container), pour *4 C very hot water.
>
> > > > > Add in the soap mixture from the bowl. Mix well.
>
> > > > > Add 1 gallon PLUS 6 C water and stir again.
>
> > > > > Let sit 24 hours. * Stir occasionally - it WILL thicken.
>
> > > > > Use 1/2 C per wash load. *Cheap and should last months.
>
> > > > I know this was awhile ago, but I just got done making this. So far, I
> > > > like how it came out. I love the fresh smell, and am surprised at the
> > > > texture of it. I am doing my first load right now, so I am anxious to
> > > > see how it worked.My husband and son both have issues with some
> > > > detergents like Tide- I think it's the perfumey stuff they add to it.