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Home-Made Laundry Detergent

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Abstract

In this activity, learners will make their own natural detergent with very low cost and discover their effects on body, nature and ecomony. This activity can be applied in a group of pairs or individually at class or can be applied individually at home. Learners will learn some simple materials to make laundry detergent and make it themselves. Teachers can observe learners during application and pose some questions if in class. After the preparation of laundry, learners will be allowed to use it at home and discuss the results.

Home-Made Laundry Detergent

Source (https://www.mrshappyhomemaker.com/homemade-liquid-laundry-detergent-plus-a-free-printable-label/)

 

 

Learning Outcomes

The learners will learn how to use daily materials in order to make their own natural detergent.

  • Define the materials to make laundry detergent
  • Tell the harmful effects of chemicals to body and nature.
  • Find different type of recipes to make natural cleaners or hygiene products.
  • Apply the recipe to make home-made laundry detergent
  • Make use of non-chemical products to apply recipes
  • Categorize the effects of chemicals
  • Developing time management skill
  • Compare the effects of chemical and natural products on body, nature and economy.
  • Improve variety of recipes to apply
  • Plan what and how to do the product

Other Instructions

In 7 simple steps you will realize the experiment:

  • Grate the soap so that it dissolves easily in water.
  • Add 1.5 liters of hot water into a large and deep pot.
  • Add of grated soap to hot water and mix.
  • Mix your soap and melt it well.
  • Then add 250 ml of washing soda and add (optionally-250 ml) borax and mix.
  • If you want your detergent to have a nice scent, drop 10-15 drops of a vegetable oil in your favorite scent.
  • Finally, you can store your detergent in a lidded jar or a plastic bottle with its mouth closed. You can use it immediately after waiting for 24 hours to identify your detergent thoroughly.

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Author

Fatma EROĞLAN
Fatma EROĞLAN

Language

English

Main Topics

Arts, Science

Keywords

chemical mixture environmental impact natural properties