How to make liquid soap for washing clothes
In addition to being more economical and sustainable, homemade liquid soap yields more when washing clothes
There are several ways to make your daily life more sustainable. Avoiding the use of washing powder and conventional detergents is one of them, especially in the case of those containing chlorine-based bleaches. Also, this type of product is not required by law to be biodegradable - read more about how to be more sustainable when buying soap. Therefore, it is a good idea to know how to make liquid soap for washing clothes. Homemade liquid soap avoids the use of the traditional model, it is more economical and even more profitable.
How to make liquid soap for washing clothes
Ingredients
- 1 bar soap, coconut or preferably homemade (How to make sustainable homemade soap)
- 3 tablespoons of baking soda
- 3 liters of water
- Lemon essential oil or any other flavor you prefer
Necessary equipment
- 1 large pot
- 1 grater
- 1 filter or sieve
Method of preparation
Grate 200 grams of bar soap. Then heat a liter of water in the pan and add the zest. When the zest has dissolved, add three tablespoons of baking soda and mix, letting it rest for an hour. After that, add a liter of warm water and pass the mixture through a filter or fine sieve to remove the undissolved pieces. Once this is done, apply ten drops of lemon essential oil or any other of your choice (if you don't have it, see how to make your own essential oil) and add it with a liter of cold water.
After the procedure, shake the mixture well. Leave to rest a little longer and divide into smaller jars to use when washing clothes with the machine. Ready!
The amount of liquid soap needed for washing clothes depends on the amount of clothes and how much you think is needed for the desired cleaning. Usually an American cup (about 200 ml) is enough for a full washing machine.
And don't forget, like all cleaning products, keep out of reach of children and pets. It is also wise to identify your homemade liquid soap in the container, to prevent the mixture from being confused with other products that previously occupied the packages used.
