Bottle of citrus essential oil (bergamot, grapefruit, lemon, orange, etc.)
Instructions
Grate the bar of soap over a large pot on low heat – you can split it into two batches if you don't have a large enough pot.
Add 5 cups of water.
Turn the heat up to medium-high, stir until dissolved.
Add OxiClean, Washing Soda, and liquid soap to the mixture and stir until dissolved.
Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes before moving to the next step.
Pour 4 cups of hot water into each of the 3 jars.
Evenly distribute the soap mixture and 40 drops of your favorite citrus oil to each jar.
Stir, then add enough cool water to fill each bucket.
Let each bucket thicken overnight.
Remember to shake, open the container, and stir before each use. The detergent can stick to the bottom because it may get lumpy or gelatinized, so this step will loosen any particles.
Notes
Depending on whether you have a high-efficiency washer, you should use between ¼ – ½ cup scoop per load.