Ma's Liquid Laundry Soap

1. 1

   Place 1 quart of water into a medium pot over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the Fels and Kirks and stir until melted.

3. 3

   Add the Soda and Borax and mix until the mixture thickens.

4. 4

   Place one 1/2 gallon of Hot water into a three or four gallon bucket and then pour into it the soap mixture and stir well.

5. 5

   Add the glycerin and essential oils to the mixture and fill to the two gallon mark on your bucket or simply add another 5 quarts of hot water.

6. 6

   The glycerin acts as a stain remover and the essential oils suggested have antibacterial and/or antifungal properties.

7. 7

   Set in a safe place to cool for 24 hours.

8. 8

   Stir and use 1/2 cup to 1 cup per wash load depending on size and level of soiling.

9. 9

   You can also use this directly on stains as a pretreatment.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.