Archive for the ‘Domestic’ Category

Craft: Dirty Hookers wear clean clothes

Friday, November 13th, 2009

Making this laundry detergent reminded me of running my hands through beach sand, without the danger of getting it stuck in my underwear. Use a wooden or plastic spoon if you don’t want to get your hands dusty.

For an ordinary load of laundry, use 1/8 cup per load. You can use any plain, nonscented soap. Most online recipes recommend Fels-Naptha. I couldn’t find it in my grocery store, so I used Octagon All Purpose Bar Soap, and it worked out well.

Laundry Detergent

1 part plain, unscented soap
2 parts Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda
2 parts Borax
essential oils or fragrance oils, optional

Grate the soap using a handheld or electric grater. Combine all ingredients and store in a plastic container with a lid.