Odor Free Laundry Detergent Soap

Abstract

An odor free detergent soap includes Diatomaceous Earth, Olive oil, Borax, Coconut oil, Palm oil, Shea butter, Sodium Hydroxide, Water, Sodium 5 Bicarbonate, Carbon Dioxide and preparation method thereof. Further, the odor free detergent soap is bio-degradable and non-toxic insect killer. The food grade diatomaceous earth is used because it would not harm to the skin and also would not harm to the pet. The odor free laundry detergent soap is good for the washing clothes of people having sensitive skin.

Claims

1. An odor free detergent soap suitable for a laundry purpose, comprising predetermined amounts of diatomaceous earth, olive oil, borax, coconut oil, palm oil, shea butter, sodium hydroxide, water, sodium bicarbonate, and carbon dioxide.

2. The odor free detergent soap of claim 1, comprising 2 cups of diatomaceous earth per 5 gallons of water, 18.5 ounces of olive oil, 12.5 ounces of coconut oil, 9 ounces palm oil, 1 ounce of shea butter, 5.8 ounces of sodium hydroxide, and 13.5 ounces of water.

3. The odor free detergent soap of claim 1, wherein said diatomaceous earth includes particles having a particle size in a range between about 3 m to more than 1 mm.

4. The odor free detergent soap of claim 1, wherein said diatomaceous earth includes particles having a particle size in a range between about 10 m to about 200 m.

5. The odor free detergent soap of claim 4, wherein the borax is taken from a group consisting of sodium borate, sodium tetraborate, and disodium tetraborate.

6. The odor free detergent soap of claim 1, wherein said sodium bicarbonate, when heated becomes a washing soda consisting of sodium carbonate and carbon dioxide and water.

7. The odor free detergent soap of claim 6, wherein said sodium carbonate is a detergent having an alkaline pH.

8. The odor free detergent soap as in claim 1, comprising an aqueous solution having insect killing properties.

9. An odor free detergent soap, comprising one bar of grated bar soap, 2 quarts of water, a clear solution of the bar soap, about 4.5 gallons of hot water, and about 2 cups of diatomaceous earth.

10. The odor free detergent soap of claim 9, wherein the bar soap is odorless bar soap.

11. A method of manufacturing an odor free detergent soap suitable for a laundry purpose, said method comprising: a) selecting one bar of a bar soap of a type used for bathing and that is odorless; b) grating said one bar of the bar soap; c) adding two quarts of water to the grated one bar of the bar soap so as to form a soap solution; d) heating and stirring the soap solution until the grated one bar of the bar soap is dissolved; e) adding about 4.5 gallons of hot water to said soap solution; and f) adding two cups of food grade diatomaceous earth to said soap solution.

12. The method of claim 11, further comprising adding a predetermined amount of olive oil to the soap solution.

13. The method of claim 12, further comprising adding a predetermined amount of coconut oil to the soap solution.

14. The method of claim 13, further comprising adding a predetermined amount of palm oil to the soap solution.

15. The method of claim 14, further comprising adding a predetermined amount of shea butter to the soap solution.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] FIG. 1 is a flow chart of the preparation method of odor free laundry detergent soap according to an embodiment of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

[0023] In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings which form a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention, and it is to be understood that the embodiments may be combined, or that other embodiments may be utilized and that structural and logical changes may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The following detailed description is, therefore, not to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0024] People with sensitive skin should avoid laundry detergents with fragrance because fragrances are common skin allergens. For people with sensitive skin it is recommended All Free and Clear detergent. Some natural cleaning ingredients like citrus and lavender can be allergens too. Fabric softeners and antistatic drier sheets are loaded with fragrance and should be avoided. To remove all detergent residue from washed clothing it is also recommendation for sensitive skin patients to rinse their cloths twice and avoid packing the washer too full because clothes in an over full washer are not rinsed as well. This same advice generally applies to parents with young children, as babies tend to have sensitive skin and may react negatively to the allergens.

[0025] The present invention provides a novel and innovative odor free laundry detergent comprising components for insect killing. The odor free laundry detergent of the present invention comprises different ingredients which are having some beneficial and/or important properties. Some of the main ingredients are:

[0026] Diatomaceous Earth

[0027] Diatomaceous earth also known as D.E., diatomite,is a naturally occurring, soft, siliceous sedimentary rock that is easily crumbled into a fine white to off-white powder. It has a particle size ranging from less than 3 m to more than 1 mm, but typically 10 to 200 m. Depending on the granularity, this powder can have an abrasive feel, similar to pumice powder, and has a low density as a result of its high porosity. The typical chemical composition of oven-dried diatomaceous earth is 80-90% silica, with 2-4% alumina (attributed mostly to clay minerals) and 0.5-2% iron oxide. It is used as a filtration aid, mild abrasive in products including metal polishes and toothpaste, mechanical insecticide, absorbent for liquids, matting agent for coatings, reinforcing filler in plastics and rubber, anti-block in plastic films, porous support for chemical catalysts, cat litter, activator in blood clotting studies, a stabilizing component of dynamite, and a thermal insulator.

[0028] Borax

[0029] Sodium borate, sodium tetraborate, or disodium tetraborate used for detergent. Borax, also known as sodium borate, sodium tetraborate, or disodium tetraborate, is an important boron compound, a mineral, and a salt of boric acid. Powdered borax is white, consisting of soft colorless crystals that dissolve in water. This purpose serves as the base of the laundry detergent.

[0030] Sodium Bicarbonate

[0031] Sodium bicarbonate (IUPAC name: sodium hydrogen carbonate), commonly known as baking soda, is a chemical compound with the formula NaHCO.sub.3. It is a salt composed of sodium ions and bicarbonate ions. Sodium bicarbonate is a white solid that is crystalline but often appears as a fine powder. It has a slightly salty, alkaline taste resembling that of washing soda (sodium carbonate). The natural mineral form is nahcolite. It is a component of the mineral natron and is found dissolved in many mineral springs. Simply, when baking soda (Sodium Bicarbonate) gets heated, it turns into washing soda (Sodium Carbonate)+Carbon Dioxide+Water. A white crystalline compound used in beverages and as a leavening agent to make baked goods. In medicine, sodium bicarbonate is used as an antacid and cleanser and to replenish electrolytes. This chemical combination creates the washing soda.

[0032] Sodium Carbonate

[0033] Sodium carbonate, Na.sub.2CO.sub.3, (also known as washing soda, soda ash and soda crystals, and in the monohydrate form as crystal carbonate) is the water-soluble sodium salt of carbonic acid. Sodium carbonate is also used as a relatively strong base in various settings. For example, it is used as a pH regulator to maintain stable alkaline conditions. It acts as an alkali because when dissolved in water, it dissociates into the weak acid: carbonic acid and the strong alkali: sodium hydroxide. By far the largest consumption of sodium carbonate is in the manufacture of glass, paper, rayon, soaps, and detergents. It is also used as a water softener, since carbonate can precipitate the calcium and magnesium ions present in hard water.

[0034] The present invention discloses an odor free detergent soap. The odor free detergent soap comprises diatomaceous earth olive oil, borax, coconut oil, palm oil, shea butter, sodium hydroxide, water, sodium bicarbonate, and carbon dioxide. The odor free detergent soap can be in the liquid form or it can be in semi-liquid or in powder or in solid form. The odor free detergent soap comprises Diatomaceous earth, 18.5 ounces Olive oil; 12 ounces Coconut oil; 9 ounces Palm oil; 1 ounce shea butter; 5.8 ounces Lye (i.e. sodium Hydroxide) and 13.5 ounces water. The presence of diatomaceous earth helps having insect killer properties in the laundry detergent and also provides moisturizing. The coconut oil provides good lather properties. Preferably, the quantity of diatomaceous earth included in any mixture according to the present invention is at a rate of about 2 cups per each 5 gallons of water.

[0035] Further, FIG. 1 depicts a flow chart illustrating a method of preparing the odor free laundry detergent soap according to one of the embodiments of the present invention. Step101the preparation method of odor free laundry detergent soap starts by selecting and obtaining one bar soap available in the market. The bar soap can be any bar soap used for the bathing purpose, example Dove, Ivory, or any similar one. The bar soap must be odorless. Grating of the bar soap with cheese grater or food processor is performed in the next step 102. Then take a sauce pan and add the grated bar soap and add two quarts of water as shown at step 103. In a next step 104, the mixture of water and grated bar soap is heated with continuous stirring until the bar soap is completely dissolved. Then turn-off the heat and place a clear solution of the bar soap separately. Then put 4.5 gallons of hot water to a 5 gallon bucket as shown at step 105. Add two cups of Borax and two cups of washing soda with stirring to the hot water step 106. Stir the solution till the ingredients are dissolved. In next step 107, add two cups of food grade diatomaceous earth (as described in the mixture above). The food grade diatomaceous earth is used because it would not harm to the skin and also would not harm to the pet. Next take the earlier prepared soap solution, in step 104, in to the five gallon bucket (in which we have solution with all ingredients) step 108. Stir the mixture very well step 109. Next, cover the bucket and leave it for overnight step 110. Then next day, stir the laundry detergent soap solution very well till it becomes smooth step 111. Then pour the laundry detergent soap to the gallon jugs or any small size containers like pouches, jars, pods, etc step 112. The novel odor free laundry detergent can be used now for the laundry purpose. Use cup for smaller loads and 1 cup for larger loads step 113. Then drying of the cloths can be performed either in a dryer or hanging it out to dry step 114. During the drying, the diatomaceous earth is activated. The cloths washed with the odor free laundry detergent soap of the present invention, are very comfortable to the skin and also it provided insect free. The insects are killed by using the odor free laundry detergent soap of the present invention. The odor free laundry detergent soap is exemplified as in the liquid form; however, this can be made in the semi-liquid or powder.

[0036] It is understood that additional components may be added to the soap solution that is formed according to the method of manufacturing described above. More particularly, the olive oil, palm oil, coconut oil, shea butter, and the like may be added to the soap solution described above so as to impart the benefits of each.

[0037] It is to be understood that the above description is intended to be illustrative, and not restrictive. For example, the above-discussed embodiments may be used in combination with each other. Many other embodiments will be apparent to those of skill in the art upon reviewing the above description.

[0038] The benefits and advantages which may be provided by the present invention have been described above with regard to specific embodiments. These benefits and advantages, and any elements or limitations that may cause them to occur or to become more pronounced are not to be construed as critical, required, or essential features of any or all of the embodiments. While the present invention has been described with reference to particular embodiments, it should be understood that the embodiments are illustrative and that the scope of the invention is not limited to these embodiments. Many variations, modifications, additions and improvements to the embodiments described above are possible. It is contemplated that these variations, modifications, additions and improvements fall within the scope of the invention.