I thought this link was pretty cool. Its a tutorial how to make your own washing machine with a plunge and a five gallon pail and a basic soap recipe. (Borax, washing soda, and soap) but still worth the read I think
http://www.off-grid.net/2010/04/22/diy- ... ndry-soap/
http://www.off-grid.net/2010/04/22/diy- ... ndry-soap/
