- 1 bath size bar Ivory soap (4 oz.)
- 1 1/2 cups borax
- 1 1/2 cups soda ash
- 3 quarts cold water
Finely grate or shred the Ivory soap. In a large, dry pan (non-aluminum), mix the soap shreds, borax, and soda ash. Add cold water, mixing with plastic spoon while adding water. Place over medium heat. Stir constantly until soap shreds are completely melted. Pour into a bucket or other non-metal container. Add 3 more quarts of cold water. Mix well and allow to cool. This should be a very thick gel that will dissolve even in cold water.
Use 1/2 cup of this mixture per load of laundry.
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