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October 8, 1867
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
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A farmer's wife in Virginia describes the 'cold process' for making soap using a barrel of strong ley and unmelted grease, stirred periodically over weeks, avoiding boiling.
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SOAP MAKING—COLD PROCESS.
In Virginia there is a mode for making soap, adopted by the country people, which they call the cold process, that deserves to be generally known. It is thus described by a farmer's wife:
"I put my barrel—a common fish barrel—in the cellar where it is intended to stand, and fill it nearly full of strong ley; then add as much grease, without melting it, as I think sufficient, stirring it once every day or two. In a few days I can tell whether I have put too much or too little grease, and add ley or grease as the case may require. In two or three weeks it becomes excellent soap. We get rid of the trouble and risk of boiling, and can make it as suits our convenience, or occasion requires."
In Virginia there is a mode for making soap, adopted by the country people, which they call the cold process, that deserves to be generally known. It is thus described by a farmer's wife:
"I put my barrel—a common fish barrel—in the cellar where it is intended to stand, and fill it nearly full of strong ley; then add as much grease, without melting it, as I think sufficient, stirring it once every day or two. In a few days I can tell whether I have put too much or too little grease, and add ley or grease as the case may require. In two or three weeks it becomes excellent soap. We get rid of the trouble and risk of boiling, and can make it as suits our convenience, or occasion requires."
What sub-type of article is it?
Instructional Guide
Household Tip
What keywords are associated?
Soap Making
Cold Process
Virginia
Ley
Grease
Barrel
Where did it happen?
Virginia
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Virginia
Story Details
A farmer's wife explains the cold process soap-making method: place a fish barrel in the cellar, fill with strong ley, add unmelted grease, stir every day or two, adjust as needed over a few days, and it becomes excellent soap in two or three weeks, avoiding boiling.