Ingredients:
2 bars (240g total) homemade laundry bar soap, grated
1 cup washing soda (sodium carbonate)
8 cups (2L) water, filtered
Liquid Laundry Soap:
Grate soap; combine with washing soda and water in a saucepan.
Heat on low-medium, stir until soap dissolves.
Let it cool covered for a day/overnight.
Pour into clean bottles; add essential oils if desired (20ml per 2L).
Gel Laundry Soap:
Dissolve grated soap in 2 cups water on the stove.
Separately, dissolve washing soda in 6 cups water.
Mix both solutions; add essential oils if desired.
Let it set into a gel, covered.
Usage:
1/4 to 1/2 cup per laundry load.
Adjust for machine type, load size, soil level.
Less soap may be needed for front-loaders.
Vinegar Rinse:
Instead of fabric softener, use a vinegar-water mix in the dispenser.
Helps soften fabrics and keep the machine clean.