1/3 C Fels-Naptha
1/2 C Borax
1/2 C Washing Soda
*All ingredients can be found in the laundry/cleaning section of your regular grocery store.
1. Grate Fels-Naptha and put it in an 8 quart pot
2. Add 6 C water, heat, and stir until melted
3. Add Borax and Washing Soda, heat, and stir until dissolved
4. Add 4 C hot water and stir until simmering
5. Add additional 1 gallon plus 6 C hot water, heat until just below a simmer, stir occasionally
6. Allow to rest 24 hours - detergent will become a gel consistency
7. Store in a large bucket and use 1/2 C per load of laundry