I'm glad people found the pics helpful. :grin:
@ newbie - I just use 100% coconut, 20 Mule Team borax, Arm & Hammer washing soda and baking soda for my batches. I think that's just a typical recipe. I did add a cup of brightener to this batch. I got the brightener from my sister and it's really old (like years old). She doesn't use it so I asked her if I could take it since I had forgotten to buy some oxiclean.
Also, I had to dissolve soap from the first batch I made of Mike's recipe in hot water before adding it to the washer. I figure I'll eventually have to dissolve this once the excess water evaporates out of it.
@ AngelMomma - I used the cap from a 50 fl oz container of All detergent. This cap equals a 1/2 measuring cup and the soap weighed a little less than 3 oz. I saw some small scoops at the dollar store which I might buy next time I'm there to use for the soap. They might work well.
BTW, the jeans that I washed with only 1/2 cup soap still have a greasy smell. So, now I know I have to use a cup for a load of jeans or else keep using store bought for them.
@ Sammi_552 - The no shred method is really easy. I just used the shreds for this batch because I didn't feel like grating up the entire batch to make laundry powder. Yes, I admit it. I'm a bit lazy when it comes to soapmaking.