Homemade Laundry Soap

I've been using this recipe for years because it is simple, effective, and cheap: 

Powdered Laundry Soap

• 1 cup grated Fels Naptha Soap
• 1/2 cup washing soda
• 1/2 cup Borax

The only tools you'll need are a cheese grater, a bowl, and a plate.

First I grate the Fels Naptha--this is the only "hard" part. I recommend wearing a dampened bandana over your face as you do this so as not to inhale the particles of soap. If you had a real mask that would be even better, but, I do not.

My not-so-helpful but certainly beautiful assistant watches the whole process...

I didn't have exactly 2 cups to double the recipe, but I doubled it anyway. You can't really go wrong with it. 

Mix everything together....and voila! Your own homemade laundry soap for pennies.

Use 2 Tbsp. for normal loads and 3 Tbsp. for larger/dirtier loads.