How to use castile soap so that you have a low-cost all-purpose cleaner on hand? Here we present 10 alternative uses, reminding you that "real" Marseille soap means olive oil-based soap prepared according to traditional methods, which can also be replicated at home, using only three ingredients: water, caustic soda and, of course, olive oil.
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How use the castile soap so you have a low cost multipurpose cleaner? I saw that I had a presentiment 10 alternative uses, reminding you that "real" Marseille soap means the olive oil based soap prepared according to traditional methods, which can also be replicated at home, using only three ingredients: water, caustic soda and, of course, olive oil.
It is also found on the market, especially in natural and organic products stores, but you have to be careful check carefully the list of ingredients and not to confuse it with industrial laundry soap passed off as Marseille soap. You will get yours homemade Marseille soap following the recipe proposed here, replacing the frying oil with normal olive oil, for a finest soap.
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Shampoo
One part of castile soap can be left to dissolve in three parts of boiling water, after having carefully grated it. In this way you will obtain a liquid shampoo to be used normally and to be followed by rinsing with water and vinegar to rebalance the pH of the hair.
Laundry detergent
Common laundry detergents can be replaced by normal Marseille soap to be reduced into flakes with the help of a grater. For normal laundry, three or four tablespoons of soap flakes are enough to pour directly into the washing machine drum.
Otherwise it is possible prepare a liquid detergent with the same method used for shampoo, also adding a spoonful of bicarbonate to the washing machine drum for the laundry of whites. Liquid laundry detergent can be scented with a few drops of lavender essential oil.
Here you can find other recipes to self-produce i Marseille soap-based laundry detergents.
Liquid hand soap
You can prepare a liquid hand cleanser based on Marseille soap by dissolving 100 grams of soap reduced in flakes in 500 ml of boiling water, in which also pour a tablespoon of olive oil and a tablespoon of vegetable glycerin (this' last ingredient is optional).
You can increase the doses and help yourself in the process with a immersion blender, always maintaining the ratio 1 to 5 between soap and water. The liquid soap can be transferred to a container with a dispenser, even better if it is a recovery one. If the detergent appears to be too liquid, add more soap flakes.
Dish soap
With the same process used for the liquid hand cleaner, you can get a liquid dish detergentthe. You can add it with a few drops of lemon essential oil or with a spoonful of lemon juice. To use it, apply it to a normal hand dishwashing sponge.
Also read the recipe for making ecological dish detergent with vinegar and lemons.
Bubble bath or shower gel
Liquid Marseille soap prepared for hand washing also works great as a shower gel or body wash. It is possible to perfume it with a few drops of an essential oil suitable for coming into contact with the skin, such as that of lavender. Otherwise for body washing you can use without problems directly the soap.
Antibacterial hand cleanser
If you are often away from home and in contact with unclean environments, it may be useful to bring one with you homemade bar of soap or of the dliquid hand cleanser in the preparation of which a few drops of lemon and tea tree essential oil have been added for their antibacterial effect.
Multi-purpose home cleaning spray
Uno multipurpose spray for cleaning the house it can be obtained by dissolving two tablespoons of liquid Marseille soap or flakes in half a liter of boiling water. To obtain a disinfectant power and to perfume, add to the preparation 10 drops of lemon essential oil, eucalyptus or tea tree. Pour the detergent, once it has cooled, into a spray container and use it to clean the tiles and washable surfaces throughout the house, including the bathroom and kitchen.
Floor cleaner
Dissolve 50 grams of soap flakes in a liter of boiling water, mix, let it cool and use the liquid obtained to immerse the cloth you will use for the floor cleaning. You can add a total of 10 drops of lavender essential oil, eucalyptus, lemon or tea tree. You can also dilute 100 milliliters of directly in a liter of cold water liquid detergent based on Marseille flakes.
Shampoo for animals
The same recipe proposed for our natural Marseille soap-based shampoo can also be used for the animal washing, in small quantities and with particular reference to dogs. It is important in this case not to add essential oils to the preparation of the product.
Recovered laundry detergent
If you prepare the your homemade castile soap using olive oil, caustic soda and water, you can use how much of the soap mixture remains on the bottom of the pot, after having poured it into the molds, to obtain a laundry detergent to be used in the washing machine directly in the drum right away.
Just dilute the leftovers in 500 milliliters of water and transfer them to a bottle or bottle with a cap. This procedure can be carried out even if you have decided to add essential oils to the preparation of your soaps, while it would be better to avoid it if you have used dyes, even natural ones, to avoid the risk of staining the laundry.
Marta Albè
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