Foods to Stock Up on -- or Not

Yahoo Shine ^ | 3/25/13 | Elizabeth Sheer

[yorkiemom]

Instead of grating it cut it into pieces and cook in the microwave til it is puffy (about 3 mins), put it in a bag and run a rolling pin over it. It turns into a powder and actually works better in most washing machines.

Sounds great. I hate using my food processor on the soaps, since it sounds like it's ruining the (expensive) blades.

[sheana]

Yeah I tried all the other stuff, grinder, blender, etc. Was not satisfied with the results or with having to clean up the machines later. I use paper plates in the microwave and a plastic grocery bag and throw them all away when done. Be sure to let the zote or fels naptha cool all the way after ‘cooking’.

[yorkiemom]

Thanks - can’t wait to try it.

I’ve made the liquid version of the detergent because I didn’t want to have to ruin my processor or blades on the soap, so melting the soap was the easiest way.

I’m happy to just be able to mix powders and be done with it ;)