Multi Purpose Cleaning Paste (Laundry Butter) Recipe
Introducing an age-old gem in the realm of cleaning solutions: the versatile and awesome Laundry Butter recipe.
Resembling a velvety buttercream once whipped up, this concoction holds immense cleaning power across a range of surfaces—though I must emphasise, it's strictly for cleaning, not for consumption!
There are two methods for making this wonderful paste, which we go through, but the ratio of ingredients is the same.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1/2 cup Coconut Soap Flakes
- 1/2 cup of Washing Soda
- 1/2 cup of Borax
- 3-4 cups cup of water
MAKES
Roughly 1 to 1.5 litres of paste
TOOLS
- Bowl
- Mixing Spoon
- Measuring Cups
- Large heat proof pot
- Hand mixer or masher
- Airtight storage container
Method 1: Recommended for larger amounts
In this method you will use a pot on a stovetop, make sure it's large enough to hold your mix.
- Heat water in a large pot on the stove, but do not bring to the boil
- Combine the powder ingredients in a bowl taking care not to breathe in any raised particles.
- Slowly add he mixture to the pot of water, stirring constantly, until the ingredients are fully melted and combined.
- Once your mixture is fully combined, remove it from the heat and allow it to cool. The mixture will thicken as it cools.
- Once it has solidified, blitz it with a stick blender/masher to create a buttercream textured paste
- Transfer it to a container for storage.
Method 2: Recommended for smaller amounts
In this method you simply turn on the the kettle and add boiling water to your mix.
- Combine the powder ingredients in a large heatproof bowl taking care not to breathe in any raised particles.
- Add boiling water, stirring constantly, until the ingredients are fully melted and combined.
- Once your mixture is fully combined, allow it to cool. The mixture will thicken as it cools.
- Once it has solidified, blitz it with a stick blender/masher to create a buttercream textured paste
- Transfer it to a container for storage.
TIPS
- To boost your 'laundry butter,' add a small amount of Sodium Percarbonate and boiling water to your paste before use.
- You can also add essential oils to your paste for added benefits
IMPORTANT: Do not add percarbonate when making the paste, only add to paste that is made and when you are ready to use it. Dispose of any unused paste with activated Percarbonate, as it’s not stable for storage.
