The classic bars of soap that you can find in the supermarket were until recently the only option to wash clothes strictly by hand. Over time and the arrival of new technologies, such as washing machines, their use has increasingly decreased, but they have not disappeared completely.
There are those who still use soap bars today, especially those from Marseille, since they are more effective in treating localized stains. In this article we will explain how to convert a bar of soap into 3 liters of liquid detergent .
Liquid detergent is not only recommended to protect your hands, but also to avoid leaving residue on clothes and because its use with the washing machine is more convenient and versatile. It has only one defect: the cost, which is sometimes very high.
You need :
- 1 bar of Marseille soap
- 120 ml white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 3 liters of water
- kitchen grater
- clean bucket
Procedure :
- Grate the bar of soap into the bucket.
- Pour a liter of water until the soap is completely covered and let it sit overnight.
- The next day, pour the contents of the bucket into a saucepan, add the other 2 liters of water and mix with a wooden spoon. Then add the 120 ml of white vinegar and 1 tablespoon of baking soda.
- As soon as it starts to boil, turn off the heat and wait 10 minutes.
- Allow to cool for 20-30 minutes and then pour into the final container.
Use liquid detergent in the same way as industrial detergent. You will see how your clothes will be cleaner and more scented.