{"product_id":"cottage-laundry-bar","title":"Cottage Laundry Bar","description":"\u003cp\u003eOld linens lay among the wood barrels near the slow \u0026amp; steady river. Her hands are pink with cold, but the lather of each scrub is a reminder of the blessings she holds that are worth the work. She keeps going. Scrubbing, humming, \u0026amp; full of gratitude. She hangs her garments \u0026amp; sheets on the line in the gentle sunlight, thankful for another provision we often take for granted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saponified Coconut Oil, Water, Rosemary Essential Oil (to preserve)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*  Each batch is made with sodium hydroxide \u0026amp; fully saponified, cured, \u0026amp; PH tested. There is no lye left in the final product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are 2 different recipes for you! The first is liquid, \u0026amp; the second is powder (easier method).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIQUID:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e* 10 Gallons of laundry soap\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItems needed:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Bar of the Cottage Laundry Bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 cup of Super Washing Soda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 cup of Borax\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 gallon bucket with lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaucepan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirections:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fill a 5 gallon bucket just under halfway with hot water. Add in the Super Washing Soda \u0026amp; Borax, stirring until dissolved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grate the soap bar (carefully!) \u0026amp; add it to a pan with 4 cups of water. Melt this over medium heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once the soap is melted, add it to the bucket \u0026amp; stir! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the bucket \u0026amp; let this sit 24-48 hours. It will thicken into a gel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. \u003c\/strong\u003eOnce the solution has gelled, fill the bucket up the rest of the way with water. You now have 5 gallons of \u003cem\u003econcentrated \u003c\/em\u003elaundry soap!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eK\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eeep the bucket of laundry detergent covered in your laundry room \u0026amp; simply stir the solution before each use. For extra cleaning power, add a scoop of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/a.co\/d\/0giou5LP\" title=\"Laundry Enzyme Booster\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eenzyme laundry booster\u003c\/a\u003e per load.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMake it easy! \u003c\/b\u003eUse a smaller jar that has already been diluted 50\/50 \u0026amp; is ready to pour into a load of laundry (I use a glass jar!). Use 1\/2 cup per load (up to 3\/4 if it's a big load!). Note that separation is natural \u0026amp; stirring is necessary before use (as well as to refill the diluted container if you're using one).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePOWDER:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItems needed:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Cottage Laundry Bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.5 cups washing soda\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.5 cups borax\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainer\/jar large enough to hold 4.5 cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e1. Carefully grate 1 cottage laundry bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e2. Add to a food processor along with the 1.5 cups of washing soda \u0026amp; 1.5 cups borax.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e3. Pulse until formed into a fine powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e4. Keep in a dry container, use 2 tbsp. of powder per load of laundry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFor extra cleaning power, add a scoop of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/a.co\/d\/0giou5LP\" title=\"Enzyme Laundry Booster\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eenzyme laundry booster\u003c\/a\u003e per load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnother tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buy 2 bars! Use one as a laundry detergent, \u0026amp; keep the other in bar form. The second bar can be used as a \"stain stick\". Simply wet the fabric with the stain, \u0026amp; scrub the area with the stain stick for a bit before throwing it in the wash.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Honey Woods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54178907685232,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1033\/0017\/0096\/files\/1020386.jpg?v=1787872702","url":"https:\/\/thehoneywoodsapothecary.com\/products\/cottage-laundry-bar","provider":"The Honey Woods Apothecary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}