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You will also need a 5-gallon bucket with a lid, and enough water to finish filling the bucket.
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Pour the 2 quarts of water into a saucepan.
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Put the heat on low.
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Add the grated Fels Naptha soap and let simmer till the soap is melted.
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While the soap is melting, fill the bucket half full with warm water.
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Add the borax and washing soda.
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Stir well.
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When soap is melted, add to the mixture in the bucket and stir.
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Finish filling the bucket full with warm water.
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Let the mixture set overnight and it will thicken.
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In the morning, stir the mixture till well blended.
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Use 1/3 to 1/2 cup of the concentrate straight out of the bucket for regular size loads.
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You may have to stir the mixture occasionally before use.
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For my family, this lasts 3 months.
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If you have extra dirty clothes, add a little more concentrate.
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The Fels Naptha soap is an old laundry bar and can be used as a spot remover.
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This does not lather up or smell fragrant.
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You can add fragrance and/or something to make it produce suds if desired.
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It just smells clean.
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People have asked about the HE machines.
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I am not sure about this as I dont have one, but you dont have to use much per load.
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Use old utensils when making this, something that you will not be using for cooking or grating.
