Homemade Laundry Soap

A simple, low-cost laundry soap made from a few pantry-shelf staples — no synthetic fragrances or fillers, and it stores for months in a sealed jug.

What you'll need

• 1 bar grated organic soap
• 1/2 cup washing soda
• 1/2 cup baking soda
• 2 gallons hot water

Steps

1. Grate the bar soap finely and dissolve it in a pot of hot water over low heat, stirring until fully melted.
2. Stir in the washing soda and baking soda until dissolved.
3. Pour the mixture into a clean gallon jug and top off with hot water; shake before each use.
4. Let it sit overnight — it will thicken into a gel-like consistency.