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Originally posted by 1roosterhenhouse

Hi everyone

I'm getting ready to make my first batch of laundry soap, and was going to use the recipe which calls for Fels Naptha bar soap until I did some research on the soap. Did you know that it is made with naptha,a benzene solvent; this is a petroleum product,and is carcinogenic. So, I going to use Ivory soap instead. Are there problems with soap residue and not diluting in the water when using the dry mixture?

Thanks
Trish

Proverbs 31; Titus 2

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Originally posted by 1roosterhenhouse

Hi everyone

I'm getting ready to make my first batch of laundry soap, and was going to use the recipe which calls for Fels Naptha bar soap until I did some research on the soap. Did you know that it is made with naptha,a benzene solvent; this is a petroleum product,and is carcinogenic. So, I going to use Ivory soap instead. Are there problems with soap residue and not diluting in the water when using the dry mixture?

Thanks
Trish

Proverbs 31; Titus 2

You don't have to use Fels Naptha. Castile bar soap works well. Most bar soaps work well if you like the fragrance of a particular one, and don't mind the ingredients..You can substitute a few cups of liquid soap you already have to the borax, washing soda, water mixture you are using. I like Arm & Hammer liquid or powder. Or you can learn to make lye soap ( which is easier than it sounds). There is alot of freedom if you are fearless or even scared but willing to experiment.

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