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There comes a time where the small chips of soap bars are difficult to use and often get thrown away (or stuck to some corner in the shower). These bars can be turned into liquid soap saving you money and allowing you to recycle them.

1. Gather up your old used soap bars into a ziploc bag until you have a bunch.
2. It is best when you mix them according to attractively mixed scents and colors. White and pale yellow bars tend to look a little yucky once turned into liquid soap. To avoid this add soap colorant or a colored bar of soap to the mix.
3. Once you have grouped your soap you can place it in a small pan with about two cups of water. Add a tablespoon of an oil of your choice (I often add vegetable oil, it is cheap and always available).
4. Melt your soap. Stir it often with a wooden spoon.
5. Once the soap is melted you will want to let it cool. After it has cooled check the consistency. If it is too thick add another cup of water and reheat. If it is too thin then boil it for twenty minutes or so to reduce the amount of water in the soap.
6. Remember to keep it liquid soap! If you want you can add soap fragrance or colorant for a different look.
7. Let cool thoroughly and place in a storage bottle (a hand soap refill bottle is perfect!). You can then add it to your soap pumps for new liquid soap from your old leftovers.

This is a good way to have a good smelling house as well. The soap will smell good as it heats up. Plus you save money and make something new.