12 Uses of Castile Soap That Nobody Knows About.
I buy my Castile soap wholesale.
It must be said that I love homemade household products: that's why I consume a lot of this natural soap.
But don't worry, it also sells in small quantities!
A few months ago, I did not know what "Castile" soap was. Be aware that this moniker simply describes a style of soap, not a brand.
It is made from 100% vegetable oils (no animal products like tallow, which appear in most commercial soaps).
It is also a real soap, not a chemical detergent, which makes it fully biodegradable and very environmentally friendly.
Also, keep in mind that this is a very economical product. Imagine what you can do with a bottle of soap like this!
Here is a list to know how to use this soap well in your daily life.
You just have to choose from this list the uses that you like!
Not to mention that you can add various essential oils to personalize and diversify your Castile soap.
You may like orange blossom for cleaning your tiles, peppermint for dishes. Most people prefer lemon for the bathroom. As for me, I love lavender for my laundry.
As you know, each essential oil will bring its own virtues. For example, eucalyptus is a very active antimicrobial, and chamomile a relaxant. The possibilities are endless and it is oh so fun to experience them!
1. In shampoo
Give your scalp a break and banish overly aggressive shampoos for a while.
Just mix the Castile soap with water for a ratio of 1 volume to 3 water.
Add the essential oil of your choice to flavor your product.
To discover : My Home Recipe a Gentle And Natural Shampoo
2. In laundry
You can make your own laundry with simple ingredients.
And in addition, save a lot of money while respecting the environment. It's a win-win!
Discover the recipe for homemade laundry here. The recipe uses Marseille soap but you can easily replace it with Castile soap.
3. Scouring powder
Make yourself a homemade scouring powder with Castile soap and the famous baking soda. To do this, fill a spray bottle with a dilution of 1/3 soap and 2/3 water.
Sprinkle baking soda on the area you want to clean. Spray the Castile solution on it. Scrub with a sponge or scrub brush and watch the stains disappear under your eyes. It also works on a very dirty stove!
4. By cleaning floors
Use 2 or 3 tablespoons of Castile soap in a bucket full of water.
Run it over your floor with a mop. You will get a shiny and perfectly glossy floor!
It also works for tiling.
5. As a hand soap
You can make dish soap or liquid hand soap by simply mixing Castile soap with water (half / half).
6. Dishwasher liquid
Making liquid dishwasher detergent is very easy. Just mix Castile soap and water.
It is inexpensive and environmentally friendly.
7. As a refill for hand soap
You can refill your hand soap dispenser with 1 part soap for 4 parts water.
8. In shower gel
You can use this soap as a very gentle but effective shower gel for the body and your skin.
Castile soap is sold in a bar, but if you want to use it in liquid form, you can do it yourself. Just dilute it with water (half / half).
9. In dog shampoo
If it's good for you, it's even better for your pet!
Follow the recipe above to make your own homemade dog shampoo.
10. In toothpaste
You can actually use the soap instead of your toothpaste.
Did you know that pure soap is much better for your teeth than the chemicals in commercial toothpastes?
Just add a few drops of soap directly to your wet toothbrush. It works wonderfully, you just have to get used to the taste a bit.
11. As a vegetable cleaner
Easily make your vegetable cleaner (or to wash any other product) yourself with Castile soap.
Simply add 1 tablespoon of Castile soap to 2 cups of water.
You can keep the mixture in a spray near the sink so you can use it whenever you need it.
12. By carpet cleaner
You can make it an effective carpet cleaner. Mix 1/4 cup of Castile soap in 1 cup of water. Place the solution in a blender.
Mix until you get a thick foam. Apply as you would any other carpet cleaner.
Your turn...
And you, what is your favorite use for Castile soap? Leave us a comment below. We can't wait to read you :-)
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Make Your Own Dishwashing Liquid.
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