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I have noticed that all soaps start to build up in a washing machine, and to keep the germs down and debri and scum off the washer, i clean it once a month as described above. Works like a charm! Thomas

The recipe said i should have just over 10 lbs of mix, minus water weight. I got 17 bars out of the recipe. I Am thinking in the half pound range each. 6-8oz. Ill weight them when i get home and let you know! I just made ae batch of lard soap, ad had some issues. I will start a new thread...

Here is a recipe ive been working on. I use fels naptha bar soap, but am going to try my own bar soap instead next time. Ill use lard or coconut oil. 2 gallon bucket 6 cups water 1/2 c washing soda 1/4 c borax 1/2 bar fels naptha 35 drops lemon EO Water to fill bucket Fill bucket...

To clean my washing machine i do two cycles. The first one is hot water, full load, with one quart bleach. Let agitate and before it drains spin it back so it soaks longer and agitates longer. Let rinse clean and drain. Second load hot water, full load, with one quart vinegar. For hard water...

Venessa i had purchased this soap at a local bulk foods ( smart and final ), in anticipation of making soap. Its 100% olive oil, but a blend of all the cheapest ones they can find im sure. At 10 a gallon i couldnt resist it when i saw it. Looking at my ratio of oils and superfat level, should i...

Surprisingly enough it came out exactly how i wanted it to. The bars a bit big, but im thinking i can cut them in half on a diagonal and they will be a good size. Hopefully as i get a little more experience at this, my bars will get to be pretty like everyone elses. I plan on making a few molds...

Thanks Thanks, will post a few pictures of the bars in just a minute. I sourced my lye online. Whats the weather like up there? Here sunny high 60's all day ;-) -Thomas

Hello SMF! My name is Thomas and i live in southern nevada. I have been using liquid and bar Dr. Bronners unscented soap for a while and decided to try my hand at soap making! I am a hairdresser as well, and an avid DIYer. Heres the recipe i used for my soap, just oils i had on hand. 50.5 oz...