Hard Water Fabric Gel Soap 2 cups pure soap flakes
1 1/2 cups Borax
6 cups warm water
1/2 cup glycerin
2 t essential oil either lavender, lemon or eucalyptus
In med pan, stir soap flakes, borax, & water. Heat slowly, stir til mix is clear. Add glycerin, set aside to cool. When cool, add essential oil, stir well. Pour in mason jar or other container, cover til needed.
To use, add 1 cup Gel per load of clothes, making sure soap is dissolved well before adding clothes to water. This gel works best w/warm water, or dissolve it in qt warm water before adding it to the wash.