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I absolutely LOVE this recipe and it saves $$!! I double the ingredients but increased the borax from what would be 1 cup to 2. I use 1/2 cup per large load unless its REALLY smelly/dirty laundry then I use a full cup. Cleans brilliantly and removes odors...even cat pee!  =D  It will be a semi soft gel once it cools.

4 Cups Hot tap water

2  Fels Naptha soap bars

2 Cup  Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda

2 Cup Borax

- Grate bar of soap and add to saucepan with water. Stir continually over medium-low heat until soap dissolves and is melted. (I added a little at a time to keep from getting big clumps)

-Fill a 5 gallon bucket half full of hot tap water. Add melted soap, washing soda and Borax. Stir well until all powder is dissolved. Fill bucket to top with more hot water. Stir, cover and let sit overnight to thicken.

-Stir and fill a used, clean, laundry soap dispenser half full with soap and then fill rest of way with water. Shake before each use. (will gel)

-Optional: You can add 10-15 drops of essential oil per 2 gallons. Add once soap has cooled. Ideas: lavender, rosemary, tea tree oil. (I had no luck with adding scent)

-Yield: Liquid soap recipe makes 5 gallons. (Lasts me 2+ months)

I found all ingredients at Walmart. Must be WASHING SODA not baking soda.