Soft Laundry Soap(Note: Use Rubber Gloves) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 can lye
2 1/2 pt. cold water
6 lb. clean lard or grease
2 c. or more powdered bleach
water softener powder (for hard water)

Preparation

Slowly empty contents of 1 can of lye into 2 1/2 pints cold water in an iron or enamel vessel. Stir occasionally until dissolved, being careful not to inhale too much.
Allow to cool to lukewarm.