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Hello Greenies!!
Here is a lesson in why you shouldn't wait to make your homemade cleaners. I have been waiting to finish my store bought laundry detergent before I make my first batch of homemade detergent. Then the other day, I almost bought a new bottle because I know I am getting low. This made me realize that I should not wait until I am almost out, and to go ahead and make it now.
Today I bought bars of savon de marseille at Schlecker, so tonight I made my first batch of homemade dish soap and so far it turned out thin but great. Apparently it will be even thicker in the morning. I have already washed dishes with it and they were squeaky clean. I would like it to be a little thicker so we will see what I have in the morning.
Here is the recipe. I will also post it on the recipe post.
1/2 cup grated savon de marseille
4 cups water
2t lemon juice or white vinegar.
120gr grated savon de marseille
1L water
10ml lemon juice or vinegar
Mix grated soap and hot water together until melted. Do not let boil.
Let cool a little about 15 minutes
Once cooled add lemon juice or vinegar.
Let cool overnight.
Pour into bottle.
Makes about a liter so cut in half is you have a small bottle.
What I did:
I used a metal bowl over a boiling pot. Double boiler effect.
I used a metal knife to stir. Plastic would be fine also.
I was excited so I tested the soap while it was hot. It worked just fine.
I poured the soap into the bottle while it was still warm. Not sure that will make a difference.
Good Luck
Next up hand soap/body wash.
Here is a lesson in why you shouldn't wait to make your homemade cleaners. I have been waiting to finish my store bought laundry detergent before I make my first batch of homemade detergent. Then the other day, I almost bought a new bottle because I know I am getting low. This made me realize that I should not wait until I am almost out, and to go ahead and make it now.
Today I bought bars of savon de marseille at Schlecker, so tonight I made my first batch of homemade dish soap and so far it turned out thin but great. Apparently it will be even thicker in the morning. I have already washed dishes with it and they were squeaky clean. I would like it to be a little thicker so we will see what I have in the morning.
Here is the recipe. I will also post it on the recipe post.
1/2 cup grated savon de marseille
4 cups water
2t lemon juice or white vinegar.
120gr grated savon de marseille
1L water
10ml lemon juice or vinegar
Mix grated soap and hot water together until melted. Do not let boil.
Let cool a little about 15 minutes
Once cooled add lemon juice or vinegar.
Let cool overnight.
Pour into bottle.
Makes about a liter so cut in half is you have a small bottle.
What I did:
I used a metal bowl over a boiling pot. Double boiler effect.
I used a metal knife to stir. Plastic would be fine also.
I was excited so I tested the soap while it was hot. It worked just fine.
I poured the soap into the bottle while it was still warm. Not sure that will make a difference.
Good Luck
Next up hand soap/body wash.
The update on the dish soap.
1) Even though it looks really watery don't add more soap it will get thicker over night.
2) In fact I will use less soap shavings next time.
3) If it is too thick re heat it and add more water.
4) If it is too watery re heat it and add more soap shavings.
5) After it's cooled blend it in the blender or with a mixer to give it a smoother consistency.
6) It cleans really well but you do not get a lot of suds.
All in all I am very happy and proud of myself.