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    My procedure for salting out

    I followed the steps in this process and was absolutely amazed at the results. I love soaping but oils can be expensive to just toss when something goes wrong. I can't justify junking something I put money and time in on making. To me the accomplishment of using this method and the results are...
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    Help! I need soap for hard water

    Won't a bit of Borax work also?
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    I want to make my own launrdy detergent

    If you read the whole blog on LHITS, she is a retired chemist. That's was actually how I found her site because I believe I Googled DIY Laundry Detergent by Chemist. When I was looking for my recipe, I thought who better to know how to make laundry detergent than a chemist. Another site that...
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    I want to make my own launrdy detergent

    That's where I got the most informative info myself. The components of making laundry detergent were broken down and it was explained what was necessary and what was not. I think she posted she was going to make her own enzymes to go with. I wasn't feeling that froggy..lol Many are going...
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    Tree Nut free oil recipe

    After speaking with his mother, this what I came up with and it turned out lovely. I did 5 oz. Grapeseed, 10 oz. Olive infused with Calendula, and 14 oz. Sunflower. Running it thru the lye calc., it took 3.70 oz. of Lye and 9.57 oz. of water. I subbed milk for soap. I also added a spoonful...
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    Tree Nut free oil recipe

    Aren't those both tree nuts also?
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    Tree Nut free oil recipe

    My new son-in-law is highly allergic to Coconut and tree nuts. At this point I still find him likeable and don't want to hurt him just yet...lol... I kid... I kid. I want a simple palm free, deep cleaning soap. My daughter and her new hubby are USMC and get quite dirty and sweaty on their...
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    I want to make my own launrdy detergent

    This is my version. I apologize in advance for the long post. Super Amp Laundry Powder with Tide® Power By Suzanne Nelson I spent hours on the internet looking for the best DIY laundry detergent recipe. I'm rather thrifty and didn't want to waste time or money and be left with something that...
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    what do you do when u think you bought bad oil

    Newb here..Could you please explain this process or point me in the direction of seeing it step by step ? Just getting started and I am trying to compile some need-to-know tips for future reference. I found this extremely interesting.
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