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Here is a short to our film by actress and presenter Nicola Kelleher in which we learn how to make laundry soap from English ivy (Hedera helix). You can see the full film here, https://youtu.be/Tt8LAOImojA.

As English ivy can cause skin irritation for some people, it is recommended that you wear gloves and always wash your hands thoroughly after handling it.

Please note, that this film is specific to English ivy only. There are many types of ivy, and some can be extremely toxic such as poison ivy in the US. Always make sure you are 100% positive in your identification of English ivy and check with several different sources of information. If you go foraging for English ivy following this film then it is at your own risk.

Also remember to make yourself aware of any countryside laws relating to foraging specific to your area.