(left) My batch of DIY laundry soap started out as a liquid (not shown) but then turned into this solid white form hours later; (right) melting down the amount I needed in a sauce pan reduced it back down to its original state as a liquid in minutes. An update: more research into this and I learned that the DIY liquid versions of laundry soap are a little more complicated than I first thought - keeping them liquid that is. I had my suspicions as commenters to some of the po

As I continue to find new ways to detox the house replacing store bought cleaners with homemade versions, I recently decided to try a liquid laundry soap. There are many recipes available with ingredients you might already have in the house although what I have discovered is the recipes are not always as they appear to be. Often, what I see demonstrated online works better in the reel than for real, so a little trial and error is still needed. A dry power laundry soap works

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