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Did you know you can learn how to make liquid soap at home?

The best way to make homemade liquid soap in Nigeria is to identify a recipe that looks appropriate to you.

To ensure consistency when producing liquid soap in bulk, it is important to measure your ingredients accurately and follow a standardized production process, you do not need too many ingredients. The essential raw materials for crafting high-quality liquid soap are;

Ingredients

1kg Ungerol

0.5 litres of Ufacid

1kg salt

10g caustic soda

30g CMC

10g colour

25ml perfume

1/2 cup olive oil or coconut oil

Equipment

30-litre bucket

Extra large turning stick for stirring

Hand gloves

Nose mask

Measuring cup

Step by step procedure

Wear protective gear (gloves, goggles, long-sleeved shirt) and work in a well-ventilated area.

Assemble all the equipment and ingredients in a free, open area and put on gloves.

Take the Ungerol and pour it into the mixing 30-litre bucket.

Add the CMC powder into the same basin and mix with the Ungerol with the stirring rod for about a minute.

Add the industrial salt and mix until all the salt is dissolved.

Add half a litre of water into the mixture and stir well until all the ingredients blend well.

Add two litres of water and stir for at least 1 minute. Repeat this until you have used about 10 litres of water.

Add the Ufacid and caustic soda and stir for at least three minutes.

Add the food colour and stir well to dissolve and distribute it in the thick mixture.

Add the remaining 10 litres of water and continue stirring until the soap is foamy and thick. Stir until there are no lumps.

Finally, add the perfume and mix well.

Leave the soap in the bucket to rest for up to six hours, Once rested, pour the soap into a clean jerrycan or bottles.

Learning how to make liquid soap is not a difficult task, and many Nigerian households have embraced it because it is more economical.

This is a basic recipe, and you can customize it by adjusting oils, adding colors, or using different fragrances. However, always follow safety guidelines and use protective gear when working with lye. If you're new to soap-making, consider consulting expert resources or taking a workshop to ensure safety and success.