Due to the fact that Cassie has a LOVELY reaction to food dyes and scents...we have decided to make our own liquid hand soap. Todd emptied all the soap dispensers back into the big refill bottle and then cleaned out the dispensers. I grated, melted and stirred the new mixture. The finished product is different than we are used to, but it works and is inexpensive.
For the original recipe go here.
DIY Liquid Hand Soap
1 bar Tom's of Maine soap (or other natural bar soap)
10-11 cups of water
essential oil for smell
grater
empty bottle to store excess soap in
Place water in large pan on stove. Boil water. Grate the bar of soap onto a plate or in a bowl. Add soap to boiling water. Reduce heat to med/hi and stir until all soap is melted. Add a few drops of your favorite essential oil/s to the mixture. Mix well. Remove from heat and let cool. I eventually just walked away from it. Once it's cooled it may be very thick. Using a hand mixer, mix the soap mixture up. If it's still too thick add one cup of warm water at a time and mix with the mixer until you have the desired thickness. After the first time or two making the soap you will know how many cups of water you like to have in it. Adjust the recipe accordingly. Pour cooled soap into dispensers and large bottles.
Enjoy!!!
