Allergic To Regular Soap? The Reasonable Alternative Is Easy To Make!

My Soap Container For My Own Soap Without Allergens

Like a lot of people, some days it seems like I am allergic to everything. There are lots of soaps out there that I can use, but they are expensive.  This is a frugal answer to a major issue. Homesteading is about self-sufficiency and this meets that goal nicely. This is an easy recipe, it works, and I have no issues using it. 

(works best in warm or hot wash water)

½ cup soap flakes or grated plain bar soap....I use those big wash bars for washing clothes from Walmart that are found near the washing soda and borax.  There is a white bar and a pink bar, both work equal.

½ cup borax

½ cup washing soda

1. Combine ingredients well, and store in a jar with an airtight lid.

2. Use ½ to 1 tablespoon per load. Use a little more for extra large loads and double for extra dirty loads.

My container is quite large, so I triple the recipe.
I mainly use cold water for my skirts and sweaters, so I run a little warm water in the washer and add soap. When dissolved, I continue using only cold water and it is not enough warm water to have any effect on the wash water temperature. 

This washing powder lasts a long time and comes out much cheaper than buying special detergents. I also sometimes make my own soap bars and add essential oils of my choice.  This adds a scent to the laundry. The other awesome point is that it makes up in minutes, for the busy homemaker. Enjoy the frugal life on the homestead!