$25 For 2 Years Worth of Laundry Soap!!

Yes you read the title right $25 for 2 years of Laundry Detergent. I have been making my own detergent for about 5 years now and I LOVE IT. Many people would be scared the soap doesn't work or its to much work to do it. To me its well worth the 30 mins it may take me to save HUNDREDS of dollars over the years. I have been asked many times for the recipe for my soap so what better time then now? I have tried many different soap recipes over the years, all a little different but all in all they all work outstanding. In the beginning I made liquid which is more work then the powder I currently use, about 3 years ago I lost the recipe for it and have never been able to make it the same again. I found that the liquid does take longer to make. You have to cook the bar soap after its grated in water till dissolved PLUS every time before you use the soap you must shake the jug very very well to break up any clumps or to stir anything that may have fallen to the bottom of the liquid. BLAH just a pain in the butt, but still worth it for the money savings.
 I have been using the powder soap for about 6 months now and no complaints. With my husband being a mechanic a good laundry soap is a MUST!! Not only does this remove stains but it smells amazing! 
 Here is the breakdown to my soap:
$4.47 --4 lbs box Borax 
$3.97 --3 lbs box WASHING SODA
$4.96 --28 oz Oxyclean
$1.94  -- Fals Naptha Bars (need 2 at .97ea)
$6.97 -- 13oz Gain Fireworks scent booster (or your favorite scent)
$2.48 --3.5 lbs Baking Soda ( optional I do not use this currently)
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Just under $25 without tax!!

Crazy right? Now on to how I make it.
Additional items you may have around the house or will need to purchase; 5 gallon bucket, large stirring spoon or lid for your bucket, cheese grater with a fine grate, and a sealed container to hold your detergent.
Take your 2 bars of Fals Naptha and grater on the fine side shave both bars. This is the step that will test your patience and make your hands cramp!! Should resemble pic below.

 Next take all ingredients pour gently into bucket. I say gently as it will create a fine dust that Im sure your respiratory system shouldn't be inhaling. If you don't have a lid for your bucket you will want to add 1/4 of each item at a time so its well mixed. If you have a lid once you have poured all ingredients place lid on and roll across the floor until well mixed.
Your detergent needs to be in a sealed container to keep out moisture to avoid clumping. This is mine I bought a Gallon container at Walmart for I believe $1 the rest I store in ice cream buckets and refill this container as needed.

 I also use the scooper from the Oxyclean as my measure and only fill to line A which is about 2 TABLESPOONS. Thats all you need! Now me being the clean freak I am, I will admit I always seem to use more. Its just my brain telling me it will be extra clean if I do.

Thats all folks! No need to do it again for 2 years. Of course this depends on how often you do Laundry.
YES THIS SOAP IS HE SAFE!

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