How I Make FIVE GALLONS of Laundry Soap For $1!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ส.ค. 2024
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Zote has long been a laundry staple in many households in Mexico. It is a laundry soap bar made from natural ingredients like tallow (animal fat), coconut oil and citronella. It also contains an optical brightener ingredient which bleaches clothing without fading or harming color. The Zote laundry bar was primarily used to wash clothing by hand, particularly in rural Mexican areas where washing machines were not available. Today, Zote is still popular for laundering clothes due to its cleaning properties and gentleness on delicate fabrics. You can use it in a variety of laundering situations.
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Are you serious? That’s all there is to it??? And I’ve been spending a fortune? You, madam, are a genius.
I add a cup of Borax and 1 cup arm and Hammer, soda soap. To 5 gallons H20
I remember my neighbor only using this laundry soap and a bucket of water. She shredded the soap and poured it in the bucket. Add warm water. That's it. This was back in 1970
Thank you 🙏🏼 I have had this soap that I bought out of the blue for at least four or five months sitting in my closet… I decided to use it but didn’t know what to do ….thank you so much I just made my first tub of soap concentrate ! 😊 I am very excited because we go through a lot of laundry detergent. This will save me lots of money thank you so much!!!!!
Thank you very much. I use this same soap on hand washables and it cleans well. I did not know you could do this way! Wonderful and thank you again!
Love the info. I was lucky to get stocked up when times were tough but when I use it up I now know how easy it is to make my own.
Thank you for your time and help. I will try with Zote
Thank you for all the info on making your own laundry soap. Sharing this type of info with other people, is really wonderful. THX.
🎉Thank you for sharing this video on how to make Laundry Detergent. It was very informative and helpful to me. I had no idea that it was this simple and cost effective.
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Thanks for the information, I use this bar soap for hand washing
Love making laundry soap at home; usually powder... but, its always good to have the items on hand for liquid laundry soap, as well :)
Yes! Just $1 bars, & I already keep a hefty stash of oils on hand.
Thank you for sharing this!! This is great and much cheaper than buying it!!
You are most welcome💋✌🏼
Thank you. Just bought this soap for no particular reason however I am gonna try and make the soap and use it
Good idea! I might do that. I just bought the Zote flakes. I mix half soap and vinegar and I like the fragrance and how it cleans and how gentle it is on my clothes so far! I also love no plastic waste! :D
Just so you know,
Vinegar is an acid and laundry soap is rather alkaline. If you add an acid to any soap you’re actually defeating the purpose of the soap of cleaning if you add them together at the same time. You’re decreasing it’s cleansing power.
Hi where did you get the Zote flakes from and thanks
@@danielle5113I found at regular grocery stores
Thank you so much for this ! I'm making our own for our family of five so this soo helpful !
Not only is this cheap as biscuits, you cut out the water weight of transporting liquid soap through the supply chain and you cut out single use disposable plastic. Life doesn’t have to be as complicated as it is!
I believe this is what they use in the cleaners
Genius idea, thank you so much!
I did this before but added a cup of borax. People need to kbow also that it leaves your clothes smelling fresh & clean. This is without the added scents. Love this!
I used borax too, but it seems to form clumps of slime in the solution. At least that's what happened using castile soap and soda ash.
Bright idea, thank you for sharing.
I appreciate you & absolutely loved your video !!!!! I hope there's more videos like this on your channel as i just subscribed !!! Thank You & Hava Wonderful Day !!!!!
Thank you for sharing.
Great video, thank you for sharing it with us. How about body soap bar, can it be used on the same way to make liquid body soap?
Awesome video!! The more you know! 😄
Thanks for stopping by!❤️
Thanks for bsharing this video...love from Meghalaya ❤️❤️❤️
Great video! Hugs, Patricia
great video can you show more instructions. For instance I would like to convert laundry bar soap to detergent.
Thank you!
I thoroughly enjoyed this video that I $hared it with 99 friends.
Awesome video Champ😎❤😎
God bless you for this video. I love you
So this is probably what the person did that sold me a 5 gallon bucket of detergent 😮
Thanks for sharing 👍
Only takes me about 40mins to make it after I boil water on stove I use a drill to mix it plus I add washing soda and borax and your pretty much done you do have to keep mixing it constantly before you use it in the washing machine
I also separate then in containers usually any size gallon that more durable than a milk jug
Hi There ..... Have you ever made laundry tabs , if so what is your recipe ???? I make the liquid alot and have made tabs as well but wanted to see if you had a recipe as well .... Thank You & As Always Please Hava Terrific Day !!!
Never tabs. Do tell!!
Thanks for the video! Question for you - Can you just use the concentrate directly in the washer since you use water already? If so, how much concentrate would you recommend per load?
As far as I understand, the concentrate needs to be diluted, then used. But to be honest, I don’t see why it couldn’t be used alone. I used one laundry cap full of diluted concentrate, so maybe try half of a cap of just concentrate. Thanks so much for stopping by❤️
@Yolanda Avila
this was what i thought too. Have you tried it? And how was the outcome?
Just found this video. The lady in this Video did not dissolve the soap but used the grated soap 🧼 directly for her laundry (1-2 tablespoons for a whole large laundry) and she also uses the soap for the dishes. God bless everyone! 🌻
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@@RoostRescue great video by the way! Thank you so much for your effort and God bless you abundantly. Keeps you safe, healthy and protected as well!🌻🙏❤️
@@momentsoftruth-artandpoetr4616 Aww, thank you!💋✌🏼
Nice 👍
Do you use this for dish soap or do you have a different formula for that?
Thanks for the video! How much oil would you recommend for the 5 gallons? If using?
Essential oils? 20 drops won’t do much, so if you don’t wanna exhaust one bottle, I suggest doing 20 drops of each kind you want, using 3-4 different oils. I like to use lemon, peppermint, lavender, & eucalyptus!
@@RoostRescue thank you so much!🙂
Can any bar of soap be used as I live in Europe?
I used castile soap. Not sure how it compares to Zote soap. However, both soaps use a vegetable oil as its base- olive and palm, respectively. Palm oils in homemade soap bars are used to make firmer bar.
How much laundry soap do you use for a full load?
Kelly, where can I get that soap from and the oils? And is there a certain liquid soap to compare this to? I always buy Gain or Tide.
Walmart, laundry aisle. Or on Amazon. Oils are in 15mL bottles at Walmart for $5 per bottle.
Thoose Mars of zote are 2 dollars or more in our state
You made this look so easy think you😂
I watched a bunch of videos on this subject and found that many folks retracted their recipes due to concerns about homemade laundry soap not doing a good job. Thoughts?
Been using homemade laundry soap since my 4th child in 2010. We used it for newborn clothing, regular wear, towels & linens, & even tough stains like car grease. No issues here. Water type plays a huge role in effectiveness. Hard water will destroy your soap's power.
@@RoostRescue good to know thanks!
@@RoostRescue I have very hard water. Can I still make this? And if so what else can I use to soften my water? For my laundry. TIA
@@lisagaines4278 if your water is very hard you need a water softener.
@@joanbelmont5450 That’s what I figured. Thanks 😊
Is it safe to use in HE high efficiency washers?
To be honest, I wouldn’t. Those machines are so fickle.
Great videoo are you from the states. I would like to convert a similar laundry soap to detergent. Can you provide more insight on it. After you stir it, how long do you leave it on the fire
Do you have to use arm and hammer washing soda or other? I added baking soda to mine and bath salts with fragrance and some white vinegar.
So I've made your soap & it gelled up nicely the next day, how much am I using per load of laundry? 1/4 cup? Too much & it could be an irritant and won't wash out, too little & it won't clean, thanks.
The gelled version is your concentrate. To that, you want to add the extra water as I spoke about in the video. I use a regular cap full in my loads. 2 caps if the load is mega soiled.
Could this cause damage to your machine at all ?
Never did anything to mine…
Is there other laundry soaps that you can add to this laundry soap?
Good job just wanted to know if it sit for 24 hours by adding water does it become foaming thanks
The concentrate sits for 24 hrs & becomes thick & gel-like. After whisking that & adding your water, it’s just liquid soap. Runnier than your store brands, but just as efficient.
Is there a difference between the white and pink zote bar?
I think more chemicals are added to the pink for scent, but that’s just my guess!
@@RoostRescuegood to know. Thank you
I did not hear how much of the final mixture is to be used per load. Can you tell me? Similar to regular liquid detergent?
I use a capful, sorry I didn’t elaborate that!🖤
Do you just use a lid of detergent from your reused containers? Just like if your bought it from the store?
Yep! After I make mine, I transfer the liquid into my empty store containers & cap it into my machine!
How much do you use per load ? 1 cup 1/2 cup ?
A regular laundry cap full.
Do you have a simple recipe for dish soap or do you just use this recipe ???
I’ve made dish soap & tbh, it isn’t cost-effective at all. Soaps like Seventh Gen are cheaper.
@RoostRescue Thank You !!!
Hi can you use on high efficiency front loader washing machines. Thank you
To be perfectly honest, I have no idea. I am very unfamiliar with the front loaders.
@@RoostRescue ok thank you for the quick response
Is this soap healthier?
I have been making frugal swaps for awhile now trying to build up my savings. My husband is termianlly ill. So I am trying to prepare for the future. I made dish soap today, I am going to have to tweek with the recipe some, not to happy how it turned out. I have read some things about homemade soap possibly harming your washer?!? Since it it soap and not detergent . What are tour thoughts on this? I would really like to try this once I run out of the laundry soap I stocked up when it was on sale for 1.99. I have like 6 or 8 months worth lol.
I’ve used this for about 13 years now. I’ve never had it ruin a machine. The only type of machine I never used it in was the front-loading type, but I just whipped my sister up this recipe & she’s been using it in hers without any issues.
I’m so sorry about your husband. Breaks my heart for you! Reach out if you ever need to chat! Roostandrescue@gmail.com 🖤
I have never seen zote that small
7oz bars & 14oz bars
I really need to start making this. Do u have to whisk daily until it's broken down into other bottles. Also if I use a 5 Gallon bucket how many bars of soap?
Thank u so much.
For my 3 gallon minnow bucket that I make my soap in, I grate a 7oz bar of Zote. Then add 3 more gallons of water to that concentrate. If using a 5 gallon bucket, use the 14oz Zote bar to make your concentrate. Then add 5 more gallons of water once it solidifies, & you’ll have 10 gallons total soap made! Have a great day!
Will this work with Irish Spring?
No, Zote or Fels Naptha. I tried Ivory & it made my laundry feel greasy.
@@RoostRescue - oh no, I met want that.. Thank you for replying back! 🙏
How can I make shampoo and body wash for $1.00?
Those are both 2 totally different recipes. I only ever made dish soap & laundry soap.
what is washing soap pls? thks for great video!!!
Washing Soda is essentially baked baking soda. I’ve made it before myself, but you can find it in your laundry aisle at almost any grocery store.
Did you end up putting that white powder in it?? Or just the pink bar of soap??🤗🤗🤗 that laundry agent stuff?? I forgot the name of it 🙃🙃🙃
Washing soda is an add-in that boosts cleaning power. I’ve made & used with or without it. If adding, use 1 CUP washing soda.
Why not just leave the concentrate the way it is and just add that to your wash? You would save having all the empty containers in the house. Maybe I am missing something?
I’ve left the concentrate & used it to wash & it leaves fabric feeling SUPER greasy & gross.
How much soap to use per load?
I use a regular capful like with store-bought. 2 caps for extra soiled loads.
@@RoostRescue Sounds like about 1/2 cup for a full load, like others have recommended with their recipes. I like to use a little more, but you can experiment.
I have a question. Can you add fabric softener to this soap as it's sitting?
I don’t use fabric softener myself, but as far as I’m aware, you add that separately (??) during the wash cycle. My guess would be no…? 😄
Thank you so much for reply back. I love 💕 your recipe on making this laundry soap 🧼 first time ever making laundry soap it came out perfect won't be buying from the store anymore save me some money.
@@jmleggett8666 I’m so glad! We’ve made it for years & years! Came in extra handy when the shelves went bare in 2020 & everybody scrambled for things like their fancy laundry soaps. I was stocked on my Zote & didn’t suffer😉
This time i made it , i accidentally used a 14.5 ish oz bar 😅 it will be uber concentrated 😅 will letcha kno how it turns out 2mro 😂
Hahaha! 14oz bars make 10gl. 7oz for 5😉
Would this possibly ever grow mold? I have a 14 oz. bar so that, according to your instructions, would make a LOT of concentrate/detergent.
14oz bar makes 10gl total of laundry soap (5gl concentrate-5gl water). I honestly have no idea if it’d ever mold. We go through it so quickly having 12 of us to do wash for, hahaha!
@@RoostRescue I open the bar and WOW, it smells strongly of citronella which I loathe (the pink bar). I just bought a white one but haven't opened it up yet. The pink one went straight into the garbage. I don't want the smell of my clothes making me ill lol. Thank you for responding!
@@dvh3113 Aww, hahaha! The scent never bothered me. But it doesn’t transfer to your clothing. There’s actually no scent on our clothes after.
@@RoostRescue no doesnt mold my bucket for lows last for like 4 months
It's never went bad or molded on me
How much do I use for a large, med. & Small load of laundry?
I use this the same way I do regular laundry soap. One capful & a splash of vinegar.
Can you just use zote soap and nothing else? I'm a beginner
I use Zote & water, with some essential oils by choice. I’m sure you can Google other ways to use Zote (or other laundry bars), this is just the way I make mine😊
I am concerned about it messing up our energy efficient washer. Does anyone have any experience with this?
I’ve had lots of folks ask about this, & I’m just not familiar. I’m old-fashioned when it comes to machines, lol. I like my old washer with agitator. 😅
It wont mess it up its low sudsing
How much of the soap do you put into each wash and what temperature is the wash done on please?
I personally use a regular laundry jug capful per large load, 2 caps if the load is terribly soiled. I wash all my laundry in cold water. I’ve used less, I’ve also used more. Do what works for you. Hope this helps!
So all you did was 1 bar of soap? No borax, washing soda … etc?
I do not use borax. Washing soda is a BOOSTER, but unnecessary. I’ve made it with AND without.
Do I need a preservative ?
No
As there is 60 of thi gs needed
What is the shelf life.
To be honest, no clue! I’ve never let it sit longer than a few months, & that was just because I make in bulk & fill my laundry jugs. So the soap sits longer in some of them before use. The longer it sits, the more solid it becomes. So just give it a good shake or re-whisk it before using.
Those bars of zote are at least 2 dollars a bar in our state not cheep
Each state/area is different. I do not pay that here. Either way, $2 is a lot cheaper than $15.
The amount of soap used per load is going to be so minimal and diluted it won't clean.
I’ve used this soap over a decade for 10 stinky, dirty kids. Think what you want.
If you have concerns about cleaning power use washing soda, borax or oxyclean to your soap. It will clean and freshen so good.
@@patricedixon2634 I’ve added Borax & washing soda to this recipe. I find that this soap cleans the clothes just as good without it, so I choose to save money by omitting. But absolutely, you can add extras! I add essential oils.
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Can I use any other laundry bar apart from Zote bar?
Fels Naptha, & I’ve used Ivory
@@RoostRescue these laundry bars aren't available in my nation Nigeria. Can I make use of any laundry bar, or to get this particular result I must use the ones that you recommended?
@@greeniribomam5263 this soap is just lye and oil. I'd recommend looking into making Lye from wood ash on TH-cam and then you can make your own soap ✨
How much per load ?
I use a regular laundry cap full per load plus a splash of vinegar (my preference). Two cap fulls if load is extra soiled.
Is this HE machine safe?
This I do not know. We’ve never had those machines.
@@RoostRescue we just had to get one this year as our older machine stopped working.
Rip off 23.00 for 3 little bars
Prices vary by location, I’ve noticed. Prices also fluctuate online.
Fades my clothes
Zote has optical brighteners in it. Might be why. I’ve used this recipe over a decade & I typically wear all black. Never faded mine.
Will dove soap work?
No. Fels Naptha or Zote.
Is this baby skin friendly?
We actually started making this because we had kiddos with sensitive skin!