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4. I make a similar detergent, and have for years.

I use Fels Naptha soap in it as well. It's very inexpensive to use, thought there's the initial cost of a box of washing soda and the borax. We get it all at the Wal Mart where my son works, thus getting an employee discount.

Takes a few minutes to make, but it will last a while and I think it cleans well. I like to let the soap dry out before grating it, as it will make a nice powder rather than the moist shavings. I used to make a liquid soap, but it's a pain and I hate having to store it.

We eat chili a lot here, or make it into nachos or burritos, or a casserole. I make up my own chili powder, to avoid a lot of preservatives and who knows what in the store bought. It's cheaper when you use it at least once a week.