Marseille soap flakes

How to use

Hand washing
Dissolve 1 handful of soap flakes in 2 litres of hot water. Wash and then rinse thoroughly. (Use cold water for woollens).

Machine washing
Make your own Marseille soap washing liquid.

• Dissolve 2 handfuls of soap flakes in 1 litre of very hot water (use a bottle or an old liquid detergent container). Shake well.
• Pour a cupful into the washing powder compartment of your washing machine.
• You can make your Marseille soap washing liquid in advance so that it’s ready when you need it. Simply shake well (until smooth) before use.

Practical hints
If your water is hard, add a cupful of white vinegar in the fabric conditioner compartment at regular intervals.
For a scented fragrance, add a few drops of essential oil to your washing liquid (e.g. lavender, tea-tree or citrus).
For a whiter than white effect, add a tablespoon of bicarbonate of soda or a small handful of soda crystals.