So, youve just made that first batch of wonderful homemade bar soap. Youre giddy with accomplishment, and have it prominently displayed in every bathroom. But why stop there?
Each little scrap of soap youve made, from the imperfect bar that youre not sure what to do with, to the crumbs and shavings left over, can be turned into valuable cleaning products for your home.
How much do you think you could save each year if you no longer had to buy laundry soap? Beyond the financial savings you could reap, there are some serious health benefits as well. Virtually all laundry soap on the market today is a petroleum-based detergent, the vast majority containing dyes and perfumes that can aggravate allergy problems. After all, when you lay your head down to sleep at night, you have your nose pressed up against pillows, pillowcases, and sheets all washed in these chemicals. If you think this cant cause problems, let me tell you about my son.
For over a year my ten-year-old son suffered from severe allergy problems. He lived his life completely congested and was constantly on antibiotics for sinus infections. Finally his adenoids became infected and were...