Step-By-Step Guide On How To Make Liquid Soap In Nigeria
What’s even better? You can learn to make liquid soap at home, saving you money compared to store-bought brands. Here’s a detailed guide to help you get started.
Before diving into the recipes, let’s understand why making your own liquid soap is a great idea. Homemade soap allows you to control the ingredients, ensuring a product tailored to your preferences and needs.
Moreover, it’s a cost-effective alternative to commercial options. You can use homemade liquid soap for various purposes, including hand washing, cleaning utensils, laundering clothes, and household cleaning.
Recipe 1: Liquid Soap Like Morning Fresh
Ingredients:
– 1kg Ungerol
– 0.5 litres of Ufacid
– 1kg industrial salt
– 10g caustic soda
– 30g CMC (Carboxymethyl cellulose)
– 10g food colour
– 25ml perfume
Equipment:
– 30-litre bucket
– Extra large cooking stick for stirring
– Calibrated measuring jug
Procedure:
1. Gather all equipment and ingredients in a well-ventilated area. Wear gloves.
2. Pour Ungerol into the 30-litre bucket. Add CMC and mix for a minute.
3. Add industrial salt, dissolve completely. Gradually add water while stirring.
4. Incorporate Ufacid and caustic soda, stirring vigorously for three minutes.
5. Add food colour, mix well. Pour remaining water and stir until foamy and lump-free.
6. Add perfume and mix. Let the soap rest for up to six hours.
7. Transfer the soap to clean jerrycans or bottles.
Recipe 2: Alternative Liquid Soap Recipe
Ingredients:
– 1 cup C.M.S (Antisol or Nitrosol)
– 1/2 cup SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulphate)
– 1 cup soda ash (Sodium carbonate)
– 1/2 cup STPP (Sodium Tripolyphosphate)
– 2 litres Sulphonic acid
– 1/4 cup Texapon
– 1/2 cup Caustic soda
– 2 tablespoons preservative
– 25ml perfume
– 10g colourant
– 20 litres water (plus extra for cleaning up)
Equipment:
– Hand gloves
– Nose mask
– Long spatula
– Measuring spoon
– Funnel
– Plastic bowls or buckets
– Bottles for packing
– Towel for wiping and cleaning
Premixing the Chemicals:
1. Dissolve Antisol in 2 litres of water (24 hours resting time) or Nitrosol (no prior preparation).
2. Ferment caustic soda in 1 litre of water overnight.
3. Dissolve soda ash in 1 litre of water (overnight).
4. Dissolve STPP in 1 cup of water (use on the day of soap-making).
5. Dissolve SLS in 1 cup of water (use on the soap-making day).
6. Dissolve Texapon in Sulphonic acid.
7. Dissolve colourant in 1 cup of water.
Soap Making Process:
1. Combine caustic soda with Texapon mixture, stir well.
2. Gradually add Sulphonic acid, stirring gently as it may foam heavily.
3. Add water while stirring until the mixture turns whitish.
4. Add STPP, SLS, and soda ash, stirring after each addition.
5. Pour the mixture into Antisol or Nitrosol, stirring until thick.
6. Stir in dissolved colourant, avoiding excessive foaming.
7. Allow the mixture to rest before adding fragrance and preservative.
8. Package the soap into bottles after a few hours.
The recipes shared above provide step-by-step instructions for creating liquid soap with essential ingredients easily accessible from the market. By understanding the science behind the components, you can create high-quality liquid soap for various household uses, contributing to a cleaner and healthier environment.
