In Cútar one makes soap from olive oil as soon as the oil is a year or two old. Actually, one can even make it from oil that has been used for deep frying... And, any soapy water left from cleaning up after making the soap can be saved and used in the washing machine. Waste? That doesn't exist.
How to:
5 liters olive oil, old or new. Add 1 kilo caustic soda dissolved in water, add more water. Total amount of water: 5 liters. Stir for one hour. Pour into a form. Let sit over night. Cut. Let sit in a shady place a couple wks. The longer you wait the better the consistency of the soap. If you want a scent, add just before pouring up.
Contrary to what the pictures below illustrates, the caustic soda is very corrosive, and protective clothing, especially gloves and eye protection, is a very good idea. Click below to start slide show.
5 liters olive oil, old or new. Add 1 kilo caustic soda dissolved in water, add more water. Total amount of water: 5 liters. Stir for one hour. Pour into a form. Let sit over night. Cut. Let sit in a shady place a couple wks. The longer you wait the better the consistency of the soap. If you want a scent, add just before pouring up.
Contrary to what the pictures below illustrates, the caustic soda is very corrosive, and protective clothing, especially gloves and eye protection, is a very good idea. Click below to start slide show.
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