Lye Soap

4 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 pt. water
  • 1 can lye
  • 6 lb. bucket
  • used grease, strained

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix lye in water.
  2. 2
    Be sure to use granite container large enough to leave soap in to harden.
  3. 3
    Add melted grease.
  4. 4
    Stir carefully.
  5. 5
    Let harden.
  6. 6
    When it is hard, cut it out in cubes. Grate it up and use as washing powder.
  7. 7
    You'll be surprised how white and clean your clothes are.

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