MrsMac and I were in the grocery store yesterday buying what we needed for the week AND additional preps. I noticed that Fels Naptha-soap was only 99? a bar. I also noticed that there was only 6-bars left in a spot could have housed 48-bars. I bought all six bars. Mmmmm, I wonder if others are thinking like I am.
My grandmother use to tell me stories of the Great Depression as I grew up. One of the stores was using Fels Naptha-soap.
She told me that she use to whittle off a palm full of the soap with a penknife she kept for this function next to the washing machine, and throw it into the washing machine. Then add to that a 1/2 cup of 40-mule team Borax and or a similar amount of baking soda- About 1/2 cup. Viola, she had soap for her Monday wash. She told me that they sold regular clothes machine soap at the grocery store, but it was far more expensive than her soap formula.
As modern day clothes machine soap goes up in price at the same rate as petrol, I am preparing to still have clean clothes. Here from
Origional Homesteading is a bit different recipe than my Grandmother used. I like the idea of adding a scent. Maybe, 'doe in heat urine' during hunting season.
SMALL BATCH Amounts:
> 1 Bar of Grated Soap
> Borax - 2 Cups
> Super Washing Soda - 2 Cups
> Oxi-Clean or Store Brand - 2 Cups (optional)
> 40 drops of Essential Oils (optional)
For Hard Water add 2 Cups of Baking Soda
Carefully mix to combine and store in a sealed jar or container
Remember, cleanliness is next to Godliness. During your next trip to the grocery store, pick up some for your preps.
