3 Do It Yourself recipes

Homemade Laundry Recipe

How to do your own laundry.

List of ingredients :

• 20g of authentic Marseille horseshoe soap shavings
• 20g of baking soda (helps deodorize and give shine to your laundry)
• 7g of soda crystals
• 1L of boiling water

List of utensils:

• 1 kitchen scale (otherwise approximately 1 teaspoon for 5 g. 1 tablespoon for 15 g)
• 1 large container
• 1 or more glass bottles depending on the quantity you make

Steps :

1. Mix everything in a large container.
2. Let it cool, the detergent will thicken. Over time, if it shifts, mix before each use.

USE: pour 1 dose (75 ml) into the drum or bin of your laundry.

MACHINE MAINTENANCE TIP: Regularly descale your machine with a tablespoon of vinegar in the fabric softener tray (makes laundry soft and odorless) and from time to time turn your machine empty at 90°

INFO: With 750g of shavings you can do around 500 washes.

Scouring cream recipe

How to make your own scouring cream.

List of ingredients :

• 50g baking soda
• 10g green clay
• 5g of degreasing soda crystals
• 50g of black soap

List of utensils:

• 1 kitchen scale (otherwise approximately 1 teaspoon for 5 g. 1 tablespoon for 15 g)
• 1 large container, provide a lid as this will contain the mixture

Steps :

1. Mix everything in a large container.
2. Leave to rest for 24 hours. The dough will harden.

USE: Rub your damp sponge directly into the pot.

Deeply cleans all surfaces (ideal for kitchen sinks). Remember to rinse afterwards.

Dish Solid Recipe

How to make sturdy dishes.

List of ingredients :

• 6cl / 60ml boiling water
• 80g of authentic Marseille Fer à Cheval soap shavings
• 2 tbsp. tablespoons of soda crystals
• 2c. tablespoon of baking soda

List of utensils:

• 1 kitchen scale (otherwise approximately 1 teaspoon for 5 g. 1 tablespoon for 15 g)
• 1 silicone mold or an ice cube mold

Steps :

1. Heat over low heat (around 60°).
2. Mix well.
3. Pour into the silicone mold;
4. Leave to dry for 48 hours.
   If the soda rises, simply re-moisten.

USE: Unmold and rub your sponge or dishwashing brush.